While promoting the next season of “House of Villains” on “Watch What Happens Live,” Sandoval discussed how Taylor has been doing since the conclusion of season 2 of “The Valley.”. Article continues below advertisement. Tom Sandoval Gives Bravo Viewers An Update On Jax Taylor. Bravo | Charles Sykes. Speaking with Andy Cohen, Sandoval told the Bravo figurehead that despite both men being fired from “Vanderpump Rules,” he is still in contact with Taylor.. “I talk to Jax,” he said. “I talked to Jax last night, yeah.”. According to Bravo’s Daily Dish, Sandoval spoke with the publication in November 2025 about his relationship with Taylor, confirming that he and Taylor speak more than people likely realize.. The pair’s third musketeer, Tom Schwartz, also opened up about Taylor’s recovery process during an episode of his “Detox Retox” podcast.. “I don’t want to speak for him, because I think he’s been keeping a low profile. But I’ll say based on what I’ve seen, he’s doing really well,” Schwartz said.. Article continues below advertisement. “He’s very, he’s dialed in on his sobriety,” he added. “And yeah, man, he’s put a lot of work into himself. But I don’t want to say too much because he’s been purposefully keeping a low profile.”. Article continues below advertisement. Jax Taylor Announces Departure From ‘The Valley’ After A Controversial Season. APEX / MEGA. Taylor has tried to stay out of the public eye since his controversial second season of “The Valley,” which included his aggressive behavior toward his soon-to-be ex-wife, Britany Cartwright.. Taylor announced his departure from the season shortly after the reunion concluded.. “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,” the father of one said. “Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and coparenting. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz.”. Article continues below advertisement. Jax Taylor Previously Opened Up About His Addiction Struggles. APEX / MEGA. Before season 2 aired on Bravo, Taylor revealed he had been struggling with addiction for two decades.. “I have substance issues—primarily with cocaine. It’s hard to say out loud,” he said before revealing he struggled with this battle “since I was 23 and now I’m 45.”. Taylor continued, “There were times where I would stop doing it, but then there were times where I’d go heavy on it.”. The “House of Villains” alum also discussed how difficult dealing with addiction has been.. “I’ve never said this in my life,” he said. “So, to come out and say that I have an addiction [and] that I have a sickness that I have to work on the rest of my life is a really big deal for me.”. Article continues below advertisement. Taylor’s Exit From ‘The Valley’ Shocked Everyone, Including His Co-Stars. Bravo | Koury Angelo. Cohen commented on Taylor’s departure
