Scheana Shay Reacts To Jax Taylor’s Choice To Depart The Valley: ‘Sensible’

Whereas showing on the “So Unhealthy It’s Good” podcast, the previous Vanderpump Guidelines star referred to as Taylor’s current transfer a “smart move.”

“For Jax, I feel that’s a smart move,” the 40-year-old stated. “I feel that’s a wholesome resolution.”

“I feel he does must concentrate on his psychological well being and his sobriety proper now. Being in rehab, attempting to movie a TV present and having the FOMO [fear of missing out] and all of that. None of that was wholesome for him.”

She added: “I feel it is a very sensible and mature resolution of him to concentrate on his sobriety. I hope he continues on that path for not simply himself, however for [his son] Cruz and for Brittany.”

The shock announcement by Taylor got here after a tough season as he entered rehab and is within the means of divorcing spouse Brittany Cartwright — all whereas viewers referred to as for him to be kicked off the present, accusing the community of “platforming an abuser.”

The Valley star introduced he will not be returning for the upcoming third season of the Bravo spinoff, citing private causes in a assertion final week.

“After an extremely difficult 12 months and lots of sincere conversations with my staff and producers, I will be stepping away from the following season of The Valley,” Taylor revealed.

Taylor, who shares 4-year-old son Cruz with estranged spouse and fellow forged member Brittany Cartwright, defined that his resolution comes after taking inventory of what actually wants his consideration proper now: his son and his sobriety.

“Proper now, my focus must be on my sobriety, my psychological well being, and coparenting. Taking this time is important for me to turn out to be the perfect model of myself, particularly for our son, Cruz,” he added.

The information comes amid continued drama for Taylor and Cartwright, who’re within the throes of divorce.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2019 after years in entrance of the digital camera on Vanderpump Guidelines, hit a tough patch earlier this 12 months amid renewed allegations of infidelity and Taylor’s struggles with substances.

Throughout an look on Watch What Occurs Reside with Andy Cohen this week, Cartwright was grilled on all issues Jax, with Brittany being requested a sequence of questions in a section referred to as: “We Britt-Have to Know.”

When host Andy Cohen requested if she was “privy” to the announcement and her ideas on Jax’s exit, Brittany stated, “I discovered the evening earlier than, and I used to be like, ‘That was an awesome resolution by … everybody.'”

Cartwright confirmed she had moved right into a separate residence earlier than formally submitting for divorce throughout the summer time of 2024, citing “irreconcilable variations,” with cameras catching the Kentucky native’s official submitting because the present filmed for Season 2.

On Tuesday, Brittany gave an replace on her divorce from Jax, revealing whether or not or not it has been finalized.

“He [Jax] stated your divorce was set to be finalized July twenty first, which was yesterday. Are you now formally divorced?” Andy requested Brittany, who replied, “Sadly no.”

When requested why, Brittany admitted with amusing, “We each, like, didn’t ship in all of our stuff on the proper time.”

“It is numerous stuff that occurred,” she continued. “So, October 15 is the brand new date, and it may occur.”

The Bravo star went on to disclose the place she presently stands along with her ex amid their divorce.

“Horrible,” Brittany advised Andy. “No belief in anyway.”