Jax Taylor to Exit In-Patient Mental Health Facility After 30 Days

Mar. 15, 2025

Jax Taylor on March 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Michael Simon/Shutterstock

Michael Simon/Shutterstock

Jax Taylorwill soon exit the in-patient treatment center hechecked into in late July, PEOPLE confirms.

“Jax has spent the last 30 days in treatment and will be heading back home later this week,” a representative forThe Valleystar confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday, Aug. 19.TMZwas first to report the news.

On Tuesday, July 30, news broke thatTaylor, 45, had entered a mental health facility.

Along with returning home, Taylor will return to filmingThe Valley, which began production for its sophomore season earlier this summer, per TMZ. The outlet also said Taylor intends to open up about his in-patient stay when he’s comfortable and audiences can expect an emotional new season.

A representative for Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information about Taylor returning to filming.

Jax Taylor at Jax’s Studio City, in Los Angeles, California.David Laffe

David Laffe

“Jax has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast. He has made the decision to seek in-patient treatment,” a representative for theVanderpump Rulesalum told PEOPLE when he first entered treatment weeks ago.

“This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter,” the statement concluded.TMZfirst reported the news on July 30.

Taylor’s treatment comes amid his separation from his estranged wife, Cartwright. The former coupleannounced their separationin February after four years of marriage.

When Cartwright announced the news on her and Taylor’s joint podcastWhen Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany, she explained that she “made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of [her] mental health.”

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor on ‘The Valley’.Casey Durkin/Bravo

Casey Durkin/Bravo

The former couple first met nearly a decade ago in 2015. Since then, their relationship has been documented onVanderpump Rules, their spinoffJax & Brittany Take Kentuckyand most recentlyThe Valley. They tied the knot on June 29, 2019. Nearly two years later, they welcomed their son,Cruz Michael Cauchi, on April 12, 2021.

The news of their split broke ahead ofThe Valley’s premiere earlier in February, where Cartwright revealed to PEOPLE that she felt “a little bit of relief” since separating from Taylor, adding that she “needed this space.”

Taylor explained to PEOPLEthat the couple thought this was “best for [their] family” because they have “been going through some things for a while now.”

Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor.Felix Kunze/Bravo

Felix Kunze/Bravo

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The Valleyis currently filming its second season. Season 1 is available to stream on Peacock.

If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

source: people.com