Jax Taylor Temporarily Exits The Valley to Prioritize Sobriety, Mental Health

Jax Taylor has announced a temporary exit from the reality show The Valley to focus on his sobriety, mental health, and co-parenting following a turbulent season marked by his divorce from Brittany Cartwright. He described the decision to pause his participation in season 3 as mutual with producers and emphasized that it is not a permanent goodbye, citing the difficulty of reliving past drama on camera which hinders his healing process. Taylor has publicly struggled with cocaine addiction but stated that substance use is currently under control, and he is actively attending AA meetings while seeking a new therapist to address his mental health. His departure surprised the cast, who were reportedly blindsided and had expected him to continue filming. Fellow cast member Scheana Shay and host Andy Cohen have expressed support for Taylor’s decision, recognizing the importance of prioritizing recovery. Despite mixed fan reactions, including petitions calling for his removal, Taylor’s focus remains on becoming the best version of himself for his son and family.