Jax Taylor’s Bold New Venture Has Fans Buzzing—Here’s What You Need to Know

Reality-TV lightning rod Jax Taylor has confirmed he will not return for season 3 of Bravo’s spin-off “The Valley,” ending a two-season run that reignited the former “Vanderpump Rules” star’s fame. Multiple network insiders say Taylor chose to step back after tense on-camera clashes and mounting fan backlash over his behavior, opting to “focus on family and new business opportunities.” Taylor’s departure comes just 11 months after he and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright announced a separation, a storyline that dominated season 2. Off-screen, the pair continue to co-parent three-year-old son Cruz while negotiating the division of their Valley Village townhouse; Taylor recently criticized Cartwright’s renovation choices on social media, fueling tabloid speculation of a colder-than-publicly-portrayed split. Bravo sources say producers were still open to featuring Taylor in a reduced capacity, but the 45-year-old reportedly rejected a “friend of the show” contract. Instead, he is doubling down on the couple’s lucrative “When Reality Hits” podcast, which he claims generates “about a million dollars a year,” and eyeing a potential Las Vegas bar venture with former cast mate Tom Schwartz. With Taylor out, cameras are now refocusing on Cartwright’s post-breakup glow-up and the widening rift between “The Valley” core couples. Industry analysts predict the shake-up could mirror “Real Housewives” refreshes that boosted ratings, while SEO data already show surging searches for “Jax Taylor exit,” “The Valley season 3 cast,” and “Vanderpump spinoff drama.” Fans hoping for a classic Taylor redemption arc may have to tune in elsewhere: insiders hint the polarizing Bravolebrity is shopping a fatherhood-centric digital series and a men’s grooming line slated for a fall launch. Key takeaways for viewers: • Jax Taylor leaves “The Valley” ahead of season 3 filming. • Focus shifts to co-parenting, podcast revenue, and new business deals. • Brittany Cartwright to remain on the Bravo roster, with production emphasizing her single-mom storyline. • Expect casting announcements and a premiere date from Bravo later this summer.