He texted me during the custody hearing — to ask about podcast downloads’ — Brittany Cartwright’s fury explodes as Jax Taylor blindsides her with shocking business move amid bitter split - suong

Brittany Cartwright thought she’d seen the worst of Jax Taylor — until the day he texted her during their custody hearing. Sitting in a mediation room, fighting for the future of her three-year-old son Cruz, Brittany stared at her phone in disbelief as a message from Jax popped up on the screen. It wasn’t about their child, their home, or even the legal battle they were both paying thousands to fight. Instead, it was a casual inquiry about Spotify analytics. Jax wanted to know if their joint podcast, When Reality Hits, was still making money — and if so, whether he was entitled to a cut.

According to sources close to Brittany, this wasn’t a one-off. Jax had allegedly been pushing behind the scenes for access to old podcast revenue, despite Brittany retaining rights after their split. The timing, however, left Brittany completely blindsided. “She was in the middle of a custody negotiation, talking about parenting schedules and visitation rights, and he texted her about downloads,” a friend of Brittany revealed. “She literally dropped her phone. She couldn’t believe even Jax would be that insensitive.”

Brittany has fought hard to maintain her composure throughout what friends describe as the most emotionally draining period of her life. She’s accused Jax of withholding financial support on their mortgage, misrepresenting their assets in court filings, and, perhaps most cutting of all, mocking their split in public. Just weeks ago, Jax reportedly told a Las Vegas crowd during an appearance that he was “getting half custody, half the house, and all the tequila.” Brittany saw the clip online before she even heard it from him. That, friends say, was the moment something inside her broke. “She said, ‘I was his wife, not his marketing tool.’”

Adding fuel to the fire is Brittany’s new romance with musician Will Gittens. While friends describe their relationship as casual and private, insiders claim Jax has already started spreading rumors that Will is only with Brittany for exposure. It’s a bitter irony not lost on those closest to her. “Jax is accusing Will of exactly what Jax did to Brittany — using her for fame and relevance,” another source said. Brittany, however, seems unfazed. She’s been quietly stepping back from the Bravo spotlight, focusing on Cruz, attending single mom support groups in Los Angeles, and even adopting a new puppy, something friends say has brought her genuine happiness for the first time in months.

Behind the scenes, though, the tension is far from over. The final divorce proceedings are scheduled for July 21, and sources close to production say Bravo is gearing up for explosive scenes as Brittany and Jax prepare to film together for The Valley Season 2. Insiders hint that Brittany is no longer willing to play the supportive ex-wife or Bravo’s “good girl” narrative. “She’s rewriting the ending,” a friend explained. “She told us, ‘He can have the podcast. I’ll take my peace of mind.’”

Whether Brittany’s next chapter involves more reality TV, a deeper relationship with Will, or simply reclaiming her life on her own terms, one thing is certain — she’s done being anyone’s storyline but her own. And as one source close to production warned, “Jax thought he could control this narrative. But Brittany? She’s about to break the fourth wall — and his ego.”