There has been speculation about the cast of The Valley Season 3 due to the messy situation between its stars. Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright are going through a contentious divorce, and Jesse Lally and Michelle Lally are also going through a brutal split. Some changes needed to be made to prevent the show from becoming toxic, as the relationships between its cast members would have created filming challenges. But no one expected Jax to announce his exit from the show after Season 2.

Still, this is what happened when Jax made a statement to Bravo’s The Daily Dish on July 16, revealing that he would be exiting the show. But why did he choose to step away from reality TV, and what do fans think?

Jax Taylor Makes A Statement About His Exit

Jax shared his reasons for exiting The Valley after Season 2 in his statement: “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,” he shared. “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.”

Season 2 will not be the last time fans see Jax, as it has been confirmed that he will also appear on the reunion, which was filmed in May 2025. Jax has been on reality TV for a long time, first with Vanderpump Rules and later with the spinoff show, The Valley. However, his problems have also been captured on camera, and fans and costars have previously expressed concern for him.

“It’s night and day,” Jax told Deadline. “I watch a lot of reality TV [and] I don’t think I’ve ever seen a season like this in my life, especially for me — [this has been the] hardest year in my life. The last thing I want right now is for people to see what they’re about to see.” He continued, “You’re going to see me at my most vulnerable state. You’re going to see me at rock bottom. You’re going to see me hanging on by a thread. It was very, very tough for me. That first episode is bad. Episode 2 — [it’s] really bad, really bad.”

How Do Fans Feel About Jax Taylor And ‘The Valley’?

Stassi Schroeder, who previously starred on Vanderpump Rules, said in an appearance on the Disrespectfully podcast with Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan that she had stopped watching The Valley because it was too “dark.”

And many other people feel the same way!

The news of Jax’s exit was shared on the official Bravo Instagram account, giving fans a chance to react. Many fans appear to feel this is the right decision. “As he should, last nights episode was hard to watch between he and Brit,” a fan wrote. “He has some work to do and he can’t do it or shouldn’t with cameras in his face. I truly hope you get the help and work on things to be the dad and man you need to be. sending positive vibes.”

“Honestly, I wish him well. I hope he gets his issues worked out and he can live a peaceful life,” another shared.

Others have expressed their sadness, noting that Jax was the “Best character on the valley” and he will be missed.