The tide has turned — and Vanderpump Rules fans are no longer mincing words.
A new wave of furious viewers is calling out Bravo for what they say is a “blatant double standard” in the way the network treated Tom Sandoval versus longtime bad boy Jax Taylor — whose own record of cheating and manipulation is being dragged back into the spotlight with shocking new force.
Over a year after the explosive Scandoval rocked the Bravoverse — when Sandoval’s affair with Raquel Leviss while dating Ariana Madix made headlines — fans are now asking: Why did Jax Taylor walk away from his decade of chaos almost unscathed?
“Let’s be real — Sandoval’s a villain, sure. But Jax Taylor was the blueprint,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter), gaining over 15,000 likes in 24 hours.
The comparison has sparked a full-blown reckoning among Pump Rules loyalists. Many argue that Jax — who infamously cheated on Stassi Schroeder, then Brittany Cartwright (even during her pregnancy, as one source alleged), and countless others — managed to brand himself as a “reformed dad” and cash in on his bad behavior without ever facing a similar cultural cancellation.
“He’s a narcissist, a serial liar, a gaslighter — and we gave him a redemption arc because he smiled and made jokes?” one Reddit thread asked. “Sandoval lost everything in months. Meanwhile, Jax has a new show, sponsors, and nobody's holding him accountable.”
THE CHEATING TIMELINE THAT NEVER ENDS
While Sandoval’s affair lasted seven months, Jax’s indiscretions span more than a decade. From his early betrayal of Stassi with her best friend Kristen Doute, to the SUR cheating scandal with Faith Stowers caught on audio, to rumors he was messaging other women while Brittany was pregnant with their son Cruz — his timeline reads like a case study in chronic infidelity.
And yet, fans point out, Bravo gave Jax a gentle exit from Vanderpump Rules in 2020. Then, just three years later, he was handed a redemption story in The Valley, complete with “dad mode” marketing and teary confessions that now feel — to some — “calculated and convenient.”
'THE REAL VILLAIN'
“Jax was worse — but Bravo made him lovable. They made Sandoval unforgivable. It's manipulation of the narrative,” said a former VPR crew member, speaking to DailyMail+ on condition of anonymity.
That sentiment has grown louder in recent weeks, especially after the leak of a The Valley storyline showing Jax losing his temper, screaming at Brittany, and storming out during a therapy session — moments that feel all too familiar to long-time fans of his behavior.
In parallel, Sandoval — now appearing on Special Forces and The GOAT — has slowly tried to rebuild his reputation. But while he continues to be referred to as the “ultimate villain” by press and podcasts alike, Jax is busy launching bar businesses, podcast tours, and appearing on Bravo panels with little controversy.
“Why did we cancel Sandoval and not Jax? That’s the question. Bravo owes us an answer,” one fan wrote under a viral TikTok comparing the two.
BRAVO CALLED OUT
Now, calls are mounting for Bravo to take responsibility.
A leaked petition with over 20,000 signatures — titled “Hold Jax Taylor Accountable” — was circulated online this week. It demands that the network either address Jax’s past behavior with the same intensity as they did Sandoval’s or acknowledge their inconsistent handling of toxic male figures.
Several VPR alumni have subtly chimed in. Scheana Shay liked a tweet calling Jax “ten times more manipulative than Sandoval,” while Kristen Doute posted a cryptic Instagram Story reading: “Some demons just wear dad hats.”
Even Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen has been dragged into the fray, with fans flooding his comments asking why Jax has not been made to answer for his actions in a reunion-style grilling.
“This isn’t about redemption. It’s about accountability,” one fan wrote. “If we burned Sandoval to the ground, Jax deserves the same — times a thousand.”
