Jax Taylor is one of the most talked about alumni of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” having been on the show for eight seasons until 2020. After a hiatus, the network tapped him to be part of the cast of the “VPR” spinoff series, “The Valley.” However, towards the end of the show’s second season, he announced that he would not be returning, leading many fans to assume that he had been fired. Now, a new report says the controversial reality star has turned her life around amid her divorce from Brittany Cartwright.
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New Report Says ‘Valley’ Alum Jax Taylor Is Doing Really Well
“The Valley” premiered on Bravo in March 2024, with Taylor and Cartwright among the cast. The series generated considerable buzz, but many agree that it became too dark in its second season, in part because of Taylor. Now, several months after announcing he would not participate in season three, a source told US Weekly that things are looking up for the father of one.
The source said, “He’s doing great. Jax has been sober for over a year and three months. He even stopped smoking weed, and it’s been six months.” The insider said he has since moved to a new home but is staying close to Cartwright and their young son.
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They also said he had “completely turned his life around,” noting, “He doesn’t go out and is very intentional with who he spends his time with.” [He] lives a very quiet life and spends a lot of time with Cruz [his son] and close friends who are following a similar path. The insider added that the “Valley” alum is “the healthiest he’s ever been” and that others in his inner circle have noticed positive changes.
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The former Bravo star recently confirmed her decision
Taylor reportedly moved out of the home he shared with Cartwright in August 2024. However, as the insider noted to US Weekly, the former “Vanderpump Rules” star recently moved again. He confirmed the news on Instagram in February 2026, posting a video of the move and highlighting the company he used for assistance.
Taylor said in the post’s caption: “New chapter. Thanks to @roadwaymoving for making this move smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Here’s to a new beginning.”
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Fans are happy to see Taylor again on social media
Fans reacted not only to this decision, but also to seeing Taylor active on social media again. One person said: “I’m so happy to see you posting again, I was wondering how you’re doing. Someone else wrote: “Brother looks so healthy! After broadcasting reality TV for the last decade, he deserves people to wear his furniture.”
Another person said: “Jax, I need to see you on ‘Traitors’! I missed the number one guy in the group on my TV.” Someone else wished him well, saying: “As you end this chapter and begin another, I hope you feel surrounded by strength and comfort. Stay strong. Sometimes the most beautiful things come after the hardest transitions. Good luck!”
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Finally, another fan said, “Good luck @mrjaxtaylor in this new chapter, encouraging you, your boy and Brittany that everything is going well as co-parents.”
The reality TV star announced her exit from “The Valley” in 2025
The second season of “The Valley” concluded in August 2025, however, in July, before the finale and reunion, Taylor announced that he would not return for the third season of the series. Per Bravo, he said in a statement: “After an incredibly difficult year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I will be stepping away from the next season of The Valley.”
He added, “Right now, I need to focus on my sobriety, my mental health and my co-parenting. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself – especially for our son, Cruz.” This came after fans of the series called for its removal, including with a Change.org petition.
Since then, the actors have filmed the third season of the series, which is scheduled to air in 2026.
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Brittany Cartright recently gave an update on co-parenting
Cartwright filed for divorce from Taylor in August 2024. Since then, she has been open about the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-husband. However, according to Bravo, she recently made a more positive point on the “California Live” podcast.
The “Valley” star said of motherhood: “I feel like I’m thriving as a single mom. My son is so amazing and I feel like…I’ve always wanted to be a mom. He’s so cute. He’s my little everything; he’s my best friend, and, you know, honestly, I love having him with me all the time. I love it.”
She also noted that, despite the ups and downs of co-parenting with Taylor, “I think we’re getting better at it.” Cartwright added: “I pretty much take care of everything myself, so, you know, [Jax] It’s better and a lot of things like that. He really loves his son, but, you know, I’m just getting things done.”
