JAX Taylor’s fate on The Valley has been revealed after fans demanded that the ‘dangerous’ star ‘must be fired’ over his problematic behavior.
The Vanderpump Rules alum has had a tough season on the Bravo spinoff as he goes through a nasty divorce from wife Brittany Cartwright and gets treatment in rehab for cocaine addiction.
Jax Taylor films season 2 of The Valley[/caption]
The Valley star cries in a video recorded from the rehab facility[/caption]
While many fans assumed Jax’s behavior would become healthier when he was in the treatment facility, Bravo cameras showed him continuing to spiral.
At one point while filming a scene with Brittany, 36, this season, Jax, 45, texted producers from inside the rehab center and admitted to spying on his ex through in-house cameras and recording devices.
Due to his problematic behavior, fans have called for the TV villain to be fired; however, a source has told The U.S. Sun that he won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
“The fallout has been worse than [Jax] thought. I think he thought that if he prefaced this season by warning everyone his behavior was bad, he thought it would all be swept under the rug.
“That’s not the case. The cries to get him fired have been louder than he was prepared for.
“It’s been a blow to his podcast, it’s impacted other business ventures he had in the works.
“Bravo hears the outrage loud and clear but there have been no talks to fire him yet,” the insider claimed.
They added: “Quite frankly, it would be a different show without Jax so producers are trying to figure out what the future of the show looks like and what’s best for everyone.
“Getting rid of Jax completely is not yet something they’re willing to do.”
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Jax’s rep for comment.
TROUBLED ROAD
Earlier this season on The Valley, while Jax was already checked into a treatment facility, Brittany was discussing her relationship struggles while the camera crew was present.
In the middle of taping the scene, a producer got a text message from Jax, who showed the phone to Brittany.
“Make sure you get that on film. I can hear everything. Childish behavior,” the message read.
Startled by the revelation he could hear what she was saying, as she didn’t realize she was being listened in on, Brittany in a panic cried to a producer: “He can’t hear. You can’t hear anything.
“Do you think that he put a bug in here? How does he know I’m here?”
In a confessional, she added: “Unless he put some little secret devices around this house, our interior cameras don’t have sound.
“But, we are speaking about Jax Taylor here. I don’t put anything past him anymore.”
The Kentucky native then got up and placed stickers and paper over the camera lenses.
The Cast of The Valley
Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley has attracted fans with its drama-filled episodes and entertaining cast. The reality show, which airs on Bravo, features some familiar faces from VPR and others as they manage their work and personal lives in California. Here is the cast of The Valley:
Jax Taylor, 44: former VPR star who is married to Brittany Cartwright, but is currently going through a separation
Brittany Cartwright, 35: former VPR star who is married to Jax Taylor, but has moved out of their marital home as they work through their issues
Kristen Doute, 41: former VPR star who is dating Luke Broderick and previously dated VPR’s Tom Sandoval and James Kennedy
Luke Broderick, 32: Kristen’s boyfriend who spends his time in The Valley and also in Colorado where he enjoys outdoor activities
Danny Booko, 40: Nia Booko’s husband who is from Michigan and works as an actor and voiceover artist
Nia Booko, 34: Danny Booko’s wife who is from Sacramento and hosts the podcast, Hold My Crown
Jesse Lally, 44: Michelle Lally’s ex-husband who is from Boston and is now a luxury real estate broker in Los Angeles
Michelle Lally, 35: Jesse Lally’s ex-wife who was born and raised in Beverly Hills and works as a real estate broker
Jason Caperna, 40: Janet Caperna’s husband who is from Los Angeles and works as a lawyer
Janet Caperna, 34: Jason Caperna’s wife who is from Ohio and formerly worked as an executive assistant
At the beginning of the season, Jax also recalled a time when he was so furious with Brittany, he threw furniture inside their home while their son Cruz, 4, was in the next room.
Brittany claimed the force of his throw made the table hit her, turning her knee “black and blue.”
Jax‘s behavior during this season has been worrying enough for fans demanding Bravo that he’s a “danger” and need to be axed.
“I’m all for reality trash TV but the situation with Jax shouldn’t be in that category. He’s stalking his own family with hidden cameras, he’s clearly unwell and the guy is promoting his bar IN REHAB and Bravo is letting him. It’s uncomfortable to watch,” one viewer wrote.
“Brittany & Jax are rapidly turning from toxic marriage to Dateline special in the making. At what point does Bravo intervene and say this isn’t entertainment anymore, it’s actually a dangerous situation?” an X user asked.
“Why hasn’t Jax already been fired from Bravo? This is uncomfortable to watch,” another begged the question.
“Can we fire Jax? He’s such a dark cloud on this amazing season,” another begged.
While Jax‘s spot on the show appears to be safe for now, other business ventures took a hit – including his podcast tour getting canceled.
Jax Taylor films a heated scene in The Valley[/caption]
Brittany Cartwright walks the runway at the Cupshe show during Paraiso Miami Swim Week on May 30, 2025[/caption]
THE VALLEY season 2 cast pictured: (l-r): Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Jesse Lalla, Jax Taylor, Danny Booko, Luke Broderick, Nia Booko, Kristen Doute, Jasmine Goode Self, Michelle Lally, Zack Wickham, Brittany Cartwright[/caption]
