Drama On and Off Screen: Whispers of a Falling Out Between Noah LaLonde and Ashby Gentry Ignite Buzz for ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ Season 3
As the dust settles from the explosive Season 2 finale of Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys, fans are already dissecting every frame, theorizing about the unraveling Walter family, and eagerly awaiting the 2026 premiere of Season 3. But while the on-screen drama sees the beloved ranch family teetering on the brink of collapse—with betrayals, health crises, and a love triangle more tangled than ever—rumors of real-life tension between stars Noah LaLonde (Cole Walter) and Ashby Gentry (Alex Walter) are adding an extra layer of intrigue. “Drama on and off screen,” as one viral X post put it, capturing the sentiment swirling across social media. With production underway and a teaser trailer dropping hints of family chaos, these whispers of a “falling out” between the actors who play the feuding brothers could either be method acting bleeding into reality or just the fuel fans need to keep the hype alive.
For the uninitiated, My Life with the Walter Boys—adapted from Ali Novak’s Wattpad sensation—chronicles the life of Jackie Howard (Nikki Rodriguez), a sophisticated New York teen orphaned and relocated to a chaotic Colorado ranch teeming with 12 Walter siblings. The core conflict revolves around Jackie’s impossible choice between the sensitive, bookish Alex and his brooding twin brother Cole, whose sibling rivalry has been the show’s heartbeat since its December 2023 debut. Season 1 racked up over 50 million views in weeks, spawning endless #TeamCole vs. #TeamAlex debates on TikTok and X. Season 2, which premiered on August 28, 2025, intensified the stakes: Jackie returns from a New York internship, recommits to Alex after rodeo camp toughens him up, but Cole’s unresolved feelings simmer beneath the surface. Subplots explored the ranch’s financial woes, Katherine Walter’s (Sarah Rafferty) unyielding matriarch role, and George’s (Marc Blucas) hidden stresses.
The Season 2 finale, a masterstroke of cliffhangers, left viewers gasping. In a rain-drenched confrontation, Jackie confesses to Cole that he ignites something in her Alex never could, just as Cole reciprocates with a raw declaration of love. But Alex, lurking nearby, overhears every word, his face crumpling in betrayal. Before the brothers can clash, George collapses from what appears to be a heart attack, sirens wailing as the family rushes to his side. Showrunner Melanie Halsall, in a post-premiere Netflix Tudum interview, called it “a revelation we can’t ignore,” teasing that Season 3 will force Jackie to “stop bouncing between two boys” while grappling with the fallout. The just-released teaser trailer for Season 3, dropped on September 10, 2025, amplifies this unraveling: grainy footage shows a hospital vigil for George, Jackie tearfully hugging Katherine, Alex glaring daggers at Cole during a tense family meeting, and flashes of Jackie packing bags amid whispers of “leaving for good.” The 30-second clip ends with Cole’s voiceover: “Family’s supposed to stick together… but what if it’s all falling apart?” No premiere date beyond “2026” yet, but with filming starting in June 2025 and wrapping by December, mid-summer vibes seem likely to match the show’s ranch aesthetic.
This on-screen implosion has fans theorizing wildly. Will George’s condition force a fragile truce between the brothers, only for the love triangle to explode later? Or does the patriarch’s crisis unearth deeper secrets, like the ranch’s debt or buried resentments among the siblings? Halsall hinted at expansions beyond the book, including more on Hayley (ZoĂ« Soul) and Joanne (Janet Kidder), while Rodriguez told Variety that Jackie’s student body president arc will collide with the personal chaos: “She’s trying to lead while her world’s crumbling.” Gentry, in a Hollywood Reporter sit-down, elaborated on Alex’s evolution: “He’s not the nice guy anymore; betrayal changes everything. If this was my friend, I’d say, ‘Bro, what are you doing?’ But Alex is done being second.” LaLonde, playing the vulnerable bad boy, added that Cole’s growth involves “facing the pain he’s caused,” potentially redeeming his arc amid the family turmoil.
Yet, as the trailer stokes excitement for the Walters’ unraveling, off-screen whispers threaten to mirror the sibling strife. Rumors of a falling out between LaLonde and Gentry surfaced in late August 2025, shortly after Season 2’s release, fueled by eagle-eyed fans noticing subtle shifts in their social media interactions. LaLonde, 27, and Gentry, 26, had been the bromance backbone of the cast’s promotional tour—joking in interviews about learning Catan on set, sharing churro props for TikToks, and even attempting viral trends together. A BuzzFeed quiz from September 5 showed their easy banter, with Gentry quipping about LaLonde’s “serious” answers contrasting his own humor. But post-finale press, things reportedly soured.
It started with a Teen Vogue cover story on August 27, 2025, where the trio—Rodriguez, LaLonde, and Gentry—discussed fan discourse. LaLonde admitted to “doom scrolling” TikToks and taking social media breaks to cope with shipping wars, while Gentry laughed off the intensity: “Some of the stuff we see is crazy.” Fans interpreted Gentry’s lightheartedness as tension, especially after LaLonde’s comment on the love triangle: “I saw Ashby on the first day of Season 2 shooting and said, ‘Well, there goes Team Cole.’ This guy!”—praise that now reads as backhanded amid rumors. By September, X posts amplified the speculation. One user tweeted a clip from a Yahoo interview where Gentry and LaLonde “spill all” but noted Gentry’s “forced smiles” during a Challengers costume discussion, calling it “awkward AF.” Another viral thread claimed Gentry unfollowed LaLonde on Instagram after a Calgary Stampede event in July, where photos showed them apart despite the group’s presence.
Insiders whisper the feud stems from method acting spillover. Playing rivals whose brotherhood fractures over Jackie, the actors immersed deeply—Gentry told THR his initial confusion over #TeamCole fans turned to understanding after watching the chemistry, but “it hits different when you’re living it.” LaLonde, in a People interview, joked about the “torture” of fan theories but hinted at on-set intensity: “We’re like family, but families fight.” Some speculate jealousy over off-screen rumors: LaLonde and Rodriguez have been dogged by dating speculation since a flirty TikTok (which LaLonde first tried with Gentry, he clarified), leaving Gentry feeling sidelined. A Cosmopolitan piece on September 2 dissected event photos from the New York photo call, noting Gentry’s “distant” pose next to the pair. X users piled on, with one post reading: “Noah and Ashby beefing IRL? The trailer has Alex side-eyeing Cole hard—coincidence?”
Neither actor has addressed the rumors directly, but their silence speaks volumes in an era of constant connectivity. Gentry, who keeps his personal life private, posted a cryptic Story on September 12: a ranch sunset with the caption “Sometimes family tests you,” quickly deleted but screenshotted by fans. LaLonde, more active, shared workout clips sans mentions of co-stars, a departure from their usual group posts. Castmate Rodriguez, caught in the middle, told InStyle on September 5 that the trio is “solid,” but her praise for both felt diplomatic: “Noah and Ashby bring the fire—on and off screen.” Halsall, ever the protector, emphasized in Tudum: “The cast’s bond is what makes the show magic; rumors are just noise.”
This off-screen drama mirrors the show’s themes of fractured families and tested loyalties, turning Season 3 into a meta spectacle. Fans on Reddit’s r/MyLifeWithWalterBoys argue it’s publicity gold, boosting trailer views to millions overnight. One thread posits: “If Noah and Ashby are really feuding, it’ll make their scenes electric—real emotion!” Critics, however, worry it could overshadow the narrative. Marie Claire noted on September 8 that while the renewal is “glad tidings,” cast tensions might delay post-production. Yet, with Netflix’s track record—think Stranger Things cast spats fueling buzz—this could be the spark Season 3 needs in a crowded YA field.
As production chugs along in Alberta, the Walters’ on-screen unraveling promises heartbreak and healing, but the LaLonde-Gentry whispers add a tantalizing unpredictability. Is it a genuine falling out, or savvy PR amplifying the brothers’ rivalry? Either way, it’s giving My Life with the Walter Boys the fire it needs. Fans, saddle up—the ranch is burning, and no one knows if it’ll rise from the ashes.
