Jax Taylor will not return for ‘The Valley' in order to focus on sobriety and mental health
"After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I'll be stepping away from the next season of 'The Valley,'" Taylor said in a statement provided by his representatives to NBC News.
"Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and coparenting relationship," Taylor said. "Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz."
US Weekly first reported Taylor's departure.
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere in April, Taylor revealed his on-and-off battle with cocaine addiction for more than two decades. The ongoing journey with sobriety and mental health has been a significant plotline of the current season of "The Valley" for the 46-year-old, as well as the fallout of his split with Brittany Cartwright, with whom he shares a 3-year-old son, Cruz.
Taylor's behavior throughout Season 2 has spurred concern from fans, including a heated on-camera argument with Cartright before he checked himself into a mental health treatment facility. While at the facility, Cartwright and the other castmates received angry texts from Taylor.
"I don't even recognize who you are anymore," Cartwright said during the argument before Taylor's departure to the treatment center. "Jax, you scared me!"
Representatives for Taylor did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bravo said they had no comment.
Taylor's decision to leave 'The Valley' is not the first time the reality TV star has left a Bravo show due to his conduct. After eight seasons on 'Vanderpump Rules,' where Taylor was known for his brash and toxic behavior, he was ousted from the reality show. Cartwright, who was pregnant at the time, also did not return for Season 9 of 'Vanderpump Rules.'
"The last 8 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life," Taylor said in a December 2020 post on Instagram alongside photos from his time on the show. "Although this is difficult to share, Brittany and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules. We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors.'
"Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you," he added at the time.
Cartwright ultimately filed for divorce in 2024 while filming Season 2 of "The Valley," citing 'irreconcilable differences.' The Season 2 finale is set to air on July 22 on Bravo. Taylor is set to appear at the show's reunion.
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