JAX Taylor was ‘forced to quit’ The Valley as a way to ‘avoid’ getting fired after his ‘vile’ behavior was ‘too much’ for fans, The U.S. Sun can reveal.
Bravo viewers have called for the network to fire the reality TV villain all season after his dangerous and violent behavior toward ex wife, Brittany Cartwright, was captured by cameras.
On Wednesday, Jax, 46, made the shocking announcement that he was not returning to The Valley due to his problematic comments and actions.
According to a production source, The Valley producers were in a “tough position” because they “knew they couldn’t bring Jax back after his behavior.”
“Jax still has the support of certain production members like Alex [Baskin], who didn't want to kick him while he's down,” the informant said of the longtime The Valley and Vanderpump Rules executive producer.
The insider continued: “They have a deep history and have known each other for years too so this wasn't easy.
“It was not a unanimous decision but it was ultimately decided that if he didn’t walk away, they’d have to let him go.
“So he basically was forced to resign to avoid getting fired. His future with Bravo isn't done.
“They have already had open talks about certain steps he can take for him to come back. The door is open if he can get healthier.”
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Bravo and Jax’s rep for comment.
On Wednesday, Jax announced in a statement that after two seasons of The Valley, he was stepping away from the show to focus on his own health.
"After an incredibly challenging year and may honest conversations with my tam and producers, I'll be stepping away from the next season of The Valley.
"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," he stated.
Exes Brittany and Jax share four-year-old son, Cruz, together.
JAX'S SPIRAL
The second season of The Valley highlighted Jax's alarming behavior to viewers, before, during, and after he checked into rehab for cocaine addiction.
While in rehab, Jax rage texted Brittany, and spied on her without her knowledge through their Los Angeles home's cameras - monitoring and listening to her every move.
Jax also admitted that he refused to pay the family's mortgage and other bills for months despite a prior agreement.
Meanwhile, Brittany accused her estranged ex of physical abuse, claiming he left her bruised after he threw a table at her during a fight over her texts with another man during their separation.
Jax attempted to defend his actions during the domestic violence incident, saying, "I lost all control. I saw all red.
"I had an out-of-body experience. But show me a guy that wouldn't handle the situation the way I handled it."
Jax went on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live in early July and publicly apologized for his abusive behavior.
"First of all, I want to apologize to everybody who's watching this right now," he said.
"It's just, the stuff that was shown is pretty triggering to a lot of people and I'm watching it back, I watch the episodes now, which is a first.
"You watch it back and it's just, like, I'm utterly embarrassed of my actions. Nobody should ever have to deal with the way I acted.
"Nobody should ever have to deal with, you know, verbal abuse from anybody. I'm really sorry that people had to see all that."
Alex Baskin, the executive producer of The Valley, told Variety in June that he included the details about Jax and Brittany's tumultuous relationship because he wanted to "tell the full story."
Previously, The U.S. Sun reported that the producers were struggling with firing Jax - and even claimed the "entire show" would change without his presence.
