The drama at The Valley is escalating beyond the realms of reality TV as Jax Taylor – once known as the “uncontrollable bad boy” of Vanderpump Rules – is now at risk of being booted from the show by Bravo after a series of actions that fans have criticized as “dangerous, toxic and out of step with the times.” In a shocking behind-the-scenes development, Andy Cohen suddenly mentioned “serious discussions” taking place within Bravo about Jax’s future at The Valley, sparking speculation that the scandalous star could be fired sooner than expected.
It all started when in recent episodes of The Valley, Jax’s behavior became increasingly out of control, including threatening words towards his co-stars, emotional outbursts that were considered “staged to create waves” but actually hurt those involved, especially his ex-wife Brittany Cartwright and former best friend Zach Wickham. Clips of Jax screaming at Brittany in the middle of a bar, swearing uncontrollably and calling Zach a “slutty little bitch” have caused Twitter to explode and led to a series of articles analyzing “how dangerous Jax is when given constant airtime on national television.”
Under pressure from public opinion, Andy Cohen – who usually stays away from the ongoing controversy – suddenly spoke up on the podcast “Radio Andy” with a shocking statement: “I think it’s time to ask whether it’s appropriate for Bravo to continue to film someone who is constantly acting like a troublemaker. I know there are a lot of conversations going on, and I’ll let the producers make the final decision.” Although he didn’t mention Jax Taylor by name, everyone knew who the main character of this sentence was.
A source exclusively confirmed to DailyMail that Bravo is indeed having internal discussions to assess the image risk if it continues to cooperate with Jax. “There is a behavioral assessment document that has been compiled that lists all the controversial situations Jax has been involved in since the beginning of the season. Bravo is being very cautious because they know that the audience reaction now carries more weight than ever.” The source also revealed that several female cast members have officially filed for additional protection while filming with Jax, citing concerns about his “erratic temperament and violent threats.”
Meanwhile, on social media platforms, the #FireJaxTaylor wave is spreading strongly. Many major accounts in the Bravo fandom expressed their tiredness with “Bravo continuing to favor bullies” and called for decisive action like the way they handled Stassi Schroeder or Kristen Doute. A viral TikTok video of Jax refusing to leave a shoot party when asked, with a “menacing” look directed at his co-star, has racked up more than 3 million views in just 24 hours.
Bravo has yet to make an official announcement, but insiders say a decision on whether Jax will remain a part of The Valley will be made before filming begins in the coming weeks. In the meantime, Andy Cohen has remained silent since his shocking comments, while Jax has continued to share self-recorded clips of himself saying he “feels betrayed” and “doesn’t need anyone to accept him” – words that are believed to be indirect responses to calls for his firing.
One thing is for sure: whether Jax Taylor leaves the show or not, Bravo is facing a major turning point in its image and social responsibility – and the choice they make this time will clearly show whether they want to protect the drama or the dignity of viewers.
