Jax Taylor's return from rehab leads straight into divorce drama and wild revelations.

On Tuesday, June 17, the Valley had a memorable milestone when Jax Taylor (45) completed his 30-day stay in treatment. He was available for mental health and addiction issues. His friend and co-star, Jesse Lally, picked him up. "I didn't think I'd be able to, but I did it," Taylor informed Lally in the car. He felt a variety of emotions, knowing he was "walking into an s--- storm." He realized he needed to remember what he'd learnt and approach it differently.

"My anger has been such an issue my whole life," he was saying. He felt that life had hit him hard shortly after leaving the facility. He needed to recall everything he'd learnt before moving into his new home. He needed to meet his son and confront everyone. It was overwhelming to take in all at once. He simply did not want to return to his former behaviors because it is simple to slide. Taylor described his time as a "really eye-opening experience." He was careless with himself and in utter denial. He found it incredibly humiliating to comprehend what he had done.

Taylor began discussing his former family home after he left. "I'm not taking anything from his home," Taylor informed Lally. "Brittany should be aware that this house must be put on the market immediately. A five-bedroom, seven-bathroom house is unnecessary for any lady. You're a lady with a child; buy a three-bedroom that's manageable for a woman." He appeared to have huge plans for Brittany Cartwright (36), her life after he was gone.

Jax Taylor's New Home And The Shock Of Getting Divorce Papers On Camera

Tom Schwartz is there to help his friend through this difficult and public moment.

Later in the episode, Taylor revealed his new condo to his friend and new neighbor, Tom Schwartz. "It's been ten years since I lived by myself," Taylor stated. He felt both excited and nervous. He viewed it as his "dream scenario." He had just gotten out of rehab and was attempting to rehabilitate himself. He felt he needed someone there to talk to and rely on. He could not imagine a better individual than Tom Schwartz. He called Schwartz his best buddy.

Then, a process server arrived at Jax's new residence with divorce papers. Fortunately for Jax, Schwartz (42 years old) was right there to help him figure out what they meant. Schwartz reviewed the papers and informed Taylor that Cartwright requested that their divorce be settled "amicably," "expeditiously," "out of court," and at "minimal cost to both parties." "Dude, this is great," Schwartz exclaimed. "Getting things done quickly and outside of court is huge. In terms of divorce, that is a love letter."

Taylor found it difficult to deal with. "Imagine coming out of a facility, dealing with your mental health issues and then being slammed with divorce papers," he told me. "And then, on top of that, it's made public before you've ever had time to process it. It is challenging." He acknowledged that "getting those divorce papers, it's devastating." He stated that they were both deeply hurt and had caused significant harm to one another in recent years. He believed there was nothing left between them. The episode concluded with Taylor making a melancholy allusion to the Vanderpump Rules theme music. He went on: "It's safe to say that these are no longer the best days of our lives."

Brittany Cartwright Exposes Jax's Embarrassing Fake Instagram Account and Her Own Plans

The messy split continues with online antics and a mom's frustrations.

Brittany Cartwright provided another unexpected depth to their breakup when she playfully discussed Jax Taylor's online activities. She informed her friend Janet Caperna that she saw a strange comment Jax wrote to himself on a false Instagram account he uses. "Oh my god, did I tell you I found another comment that he did to himself on his burner account?" Brittany asked. It was under a post titled "Jax Taylor Ready to Be the No. 1 Guy in the Group." Jax had written about himself, "He's a legend," on his false account. Then someone responded, "In his own mind." Brittany thought it both "cringey" and humorous. She claimed to have known about Jax's false account "Frank Dremon" for a long time. He used it to look at things online and even complimented himself.

The situation became even odd when Brittany discovered a direct message from "Frank Dremon" that sounded identical to Jax. "He accidentally DM'd me from it!" she informed Janet. They both chuckled over their mistake. The message read, "Please answer the phone as I did for you." "I'm dead." Brittany had undeniable proof that it was him. Janet felt "secondhand embarrassed" for him. Brittany said it was hilarious. Janet said it was "equally cringey and sad" since he was defending himself. She envisioned him sitting on his toilet, saying, "He's a legend." Brittany chose not to inform him she knew so she could "keep trolling him."

This humorous moment provided a much-needed relief from the drama. Jax had finally transferred his possessions from their Los Angeles house. "The house, as of right now, is under both of our names, but I am taking the house," Brittany told me. She was looking forward to renovating and replacing all of the locks. She longed to "get rid of the nasty, nasty s--t that Jax has done there." She intended to sterilize everything and burn old sheets and photographs. Brittany also acknowledged her dissatisfaction with Jax's parenting following rehab. "He's saying to everybody, 'Brittany is keeping my son from me,'" Janet was telling her. She mentioned that Jax was having haircuts and Botox, and asked whether these were his priorities. She said that she had unblocked him, but he had not contacted her once.

A look back at Jax and Brittany's turbulent relationship history.

From cheating scandals to separations and ongoing divorce battles

Jax and Brittany's relationship has always been an emotional rollercoaster. Jax Taylor cheated on Brittany Cartwright with former SUR waiter Faith Stowers in 2017, years before their marriage. "This isn't my first time being caught cheating," Jax said at the time. Despite her heartbreak, Brittany reunited with him months later. They eventually got married in 2020. However, the signals of problems were obvious before their marriage. Brittany announced their split in February 2024. She mentioned on their podcast, When Reality Hits, that they were spending time apart. She moved to another house for her mental wellness. "I'm taking one day at a time," she explained. "I don't know what the future holds, but right now my focus is on being the best mom to Cruz."

The fissures in their marriage became even more evident when the trailer for The Valley was released. "I don't feel like he's attracted to me; we never have sex," Brittany stated in the preview. Jax went on, "It's so hard to be married sometimes." Co-star Janet Caperna even alluded to reports of Jax cheating online. Jax dismissed the rumors in March 2024. He claimed they were simply experiencing "communication issues." He said there was "no cheating" or "infidelity." Brittany later revealed that adultery was not the cause of their breakup. She claimed they had a bad disagreement, and she moved out in January. She was doing it for her "mental space" and felt confident in her decision.

Despite the drama, Jax and Brittany agreed to prioritize their son Cruz (age 4). "He's no. 1 and we both agree on that," Jax joked. Brittany didn't want their son to grow up believing it was normal to live with continual conflict. Brittany stated in March that "there's always hope" for reconciliation. But she needed Jax to do the task. She thought no one would ever adore Jax the way she did. She had stood beside him through everything. She suggested that if he made "certain changes," they may get back together. Lisa Vanderpump wasn't surprised by the breakup. She stated that everyone predicted it when they married. Their longtime pal Scheana Shay believed the split was "for the best." She thought Brittany deserved a mate who would treat her with respect. Kristen Doute concurred, pleased of Brittany for establishing boundaries for herself.

Jax Taylor's Health Struggles And Family History Of Mental Health Issues

His Cocaine Confession And Brittany's Doubts About His Current Progress

Jax said in July that he was seeking inpatient therapy for mental health difficulties. Brittany had been asking him to go to treatment for years. He attributed his professional help primarily to his son Cruz. "Working on getting better for you buddy," Jax posted on Instagram in July 2024. In March 2025, Jax revealed for the first time that he was newly sober. This followed a decades-long struggle with cocaine addiction. He claimed to have been drug and alcohol-free for about three months. Brittany's response was doubtful. "I pray that one day he completely knocks this addiction, but I'm skeptical," she said in a statement. "His behaviors are still alarming and his treatment plan seems to be the bare minimum."

During a June 12 episode of his podcast, In The Mind Of Jax Taylor, he discussed his childhood. He believes his upbringing played a significant role in his outbursts. Jenny Cauchi, Jax's sister, also joined the chat. Jax believed there was an explanation for his hatred and anger. He believes that someone in their lives contributed to this. Jenny agreed. She stated that there was a family history of mental illness. They probably always had it but didn't know how to deal with it. Jax feels his "exaggeration of the truth" stems from a specific family member. His sister agreed "100 percent." She claimed he was never held accountable, and excuses were made for him. She suspected it might be because he was the first-born grandchild. She also mentioned that even when he was older and on TV, someone always helped him. His mother and sister had gotten him out of trouble and lied for him. They had enabled his actions.

Jax pondered why he was "so more fcked up" than his sister, given their shared history. Jenny responded that their parents most certainly affected how they were raised. They did not really chat about anything. They would simply pretend that problems had not occurred. Jax once said on Vanderpump Rules that he has "no mom." He stated that they had not communicated much since his father's passing. Prior to his father's illness, his parents' marriage was failing. He felt his mom tried to protect them but he should have been able to say goodbye to his dad. Jenny added that Jax showed signs of being a "narcissistic" child. Jax ended the conversation saying his "self-destructive, screaming, yelling, going, coming, like being verbally abusive was from drugs and alcohol. That is 100 percent."

Seven months after announcing their separation, Brittany made their breakup official. She filed for divorce in August 2024. She asked for primary legal and physical custody of their son Cruz. She wanted Jax to have child visitation. In October 2024, Jax asked for Brittany to have sole legal and physical custody of Cruz. He also surprisingly checked a box saying they "never legally married or registered in a domestic partnership." His representative later said these were errors and would be fixed. Brittany responded, "We are legally married. I'm guessing paperwork is hard for some people."

In November 2024, Brittany confirmed she had a fling with one of Jax's friends. She was not apologizing for it. She told Bravo's Hot Mic they did not have a "no dating in the friend group policy." She felt she knew him and trusted him. Jax called this a "slap in the face." He revealed his shock about their romance. He said he would not have been bothered if it was someone he did not know. He also said he caught her in "a couple of lies."