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Vanderpump Rules fans have known Jax Taylor for years. The reality TV villain became one of Bravo’s most iconic stars after multiple seasons of nothing but drama. From cheating on his girlfriend to fist fights with his best friends, every new year, it seemed like things for Jax only got worse.
Eventually, he met his then-wife, Brittany Cartwright, and things began to change. Of course, he was still in the middle of the chaos due to his cheating and aggressive outbursts. But for the most part, it looked like Brittany changed him. The pair later got married on the show, and several seasons later, they walked away to focus on other projects.
They came back in 2024 as part of a new show called The Valley. The latter features some familiar faces, including VPR star Kristen Doute. During Season 1, Brittany and Jax showcased their new life away from the bars and busy streets. However, things were not all peaches and cream. In fact, their days were filled with arguments, tears, and a ton of booze. The contestant fighting got so bad that Jax had to check into a mental health facility over the summer, and now, he’s talking all about it.
Jax’s Friends Forced Him To Go Get Help for His Anger
Although Bravo watchers have seen Jax Taylor go through difficult times on Vanderpump Rules, the reality star said his stint in a mental health facility was the “hardest thing of my life.” As he continued, Jax described the place as “very scary” before saying his friends forced him into going. “They kind of had an intervention,” he said.
As Jax continued his story on Bravo’s Hot Mic Podcast, the reality TV veteran said a heated argument he had with Brittany after an intense gym workout caused him to fly off the rails. The argument was so explosive that Jax recalled seeing “red” and going “crazy,” which led to him damaging furniture inside his home. After that, Jax’s friends and manager said it was “time for you to go.”
“It was really, really bad. I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t go to this institution,” he explained.
Once the clip of Jax’s comments hit social media, fans jumped in to share their opinions about his statements. “He’s such a liar,” one person commented on X. “I can’t believe anything that comes out of his mouth.”
Will Brittany Ever Get Back Together With Jax?
Since Jax and Brittany officially announced their plans to split, there have been rumors that the pair are secretly trying to work it out. Recently, Brittany came under fire after posting a photo of her with Jax on Instagram. She explained the situation during an episode of her podcast, saying she was with Jax for an event at her son’s school. However, according to her, that doesn’t mean she wants to get back together with him.
Because the pair share a son named Cruz, Brittany has been clear about wanting to protect his privacy and well-being. During the explanation on her podcast, Brittany said she’d be cordial with Jax to keep the peace. “But I never want anybody to think I’m being fake or that I’m lying about something,” she said. “That is not what was happening here.”
Brittany, 35, went through a lot (as the fans saw) during her marriage to Jax. Although they kept most of it under wraps during the filming of Season 1, the upcoming batch of episodes will reveal it all. So, be sure to stay tuned for what’s coming next.
