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Jax Taylor didn’t warn anyone about his departure from The Valley!
On Wednesday, the 46-year-old reality star announced he would be “stepping away from the next season” of the hit reality show to focus on his sobriety, mental health, and co-parenting his son Cruz with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.
He said in a statement:
“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. Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and co-parenting relationship. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz.”
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Fans were shocked (but also thrilled) about the news. Many of them had wanted Jax kicked off the Vanderpump Rules spin-off show since the start of Season 2, all because of his toxic behavior.
But as for his castmates? Well, it turns out the announcement a HUGE surprise to them! A source told People that the “cast was absolutely blindsided by this news.” In fact, everyone thought Jax would return to film at the end of the summer with the rest of them because he never even hinted to a single person that he’d be leaving! The insider said:
“They were not given any advance notifications about his exit. Most of the cast were notified that filming was going to begin at the end of the summer, and they expected Jax would be a part of the new season because — even as lately as yesterday — he hadn’t said otherwise. This is a huge surprise.”
…Wait!!!
Did Jax not even tell Brittany that he was leaving the show?! We can maybe understand why he never informed Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Daniel Booko, Nia Sanchez, Jasmine Goode, Zack Wickham, or Janet and Jason Caperna ahead of time. His life, his health, his mindset, his well-being, not their business, blah blah. But not saying anything to Britt is a CHOICE! The ex-couple has a kid together! He at least should have given his baby momma a heads up about a huge decision like that!
Not for nothing, but The Valley is a big part of their income. And that’s all money that helps provide for Cruz. So, yeah, it’s a big deal that Jax just up and left the show seemingly without notifying Brittany first!
At this time, she still hasn’t spoken out about his departure, but we are sure she’ll share her opinion on the matter soon.
What are your thoughts, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments!
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