Jax Taylor shocks fans with horrific marriage insult directed at estranged wife Brittany Cartwright

Jax Taylor stunned viewers on Watch What Happens Live Tuesday night with a blunt confession about his crumbling marriage to estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.

The Valley star, 45, reflected on his behavior during their rocky final months, many of which played out on camera—including multiple explosive fights with Brittany, 36, who filed for divorce in August 2024. 

The pair share a 4-year-old son, Cruz. 

'Nobody should ever have to deal with the way I acted,' Jax admitted. 'Nobody should ever have to deal with, verbal abuse from anybody. I’m really sorry that people had to see all that.'

But the real bombshell came when he looked back on their marriage—and dropped a line that fans quickly slammed as a cruel dig at the mother of his child.

'My biggest regret is not ending this marriage sooner,' Jax said.

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Jax Taylor stunned viewers on Watch What Happens Live Tuesday night with a blunt confession about his crumbling marriage to estranged wife Brittany Cartwright; (seen in February)

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The Valley star, 45, reflected on his behavior during their rocky final months, many of which played out on camera—including multiple explosive fights with Brittany, 36, who filed for divorce in August 2024; (seen in February 2022)

 

Jax responded simply: 'Yeah.'

Fans were quick to comment on social media. 

'Watching Jax is a straight up trigger for me, I had a panic attack watching the episode tonight. He should not have a platform to make this kind of behavior seem normal. He is disgusting!' wrote one. 

Faiza from Ottawa added, 'Jax Taylor should be in jail. Not on our tv screens. What message is bravo sending? That they dont support women and support abusers time and time again? Absolutely disgusting.'

Many fans chimed in on social media as well, including @maxhadid30, who said, '#TheValley #WWHL (The Valley producer) Alex Baskin and Bravo will be complicit when Jax eventually seriously hurts/kills somebody. It's disgusting that Bravo and Alex insist on platforming and enabling a dangerous abuser like Jax Taylor.'

Erin Moon Honey Davies (@erinheartscoco) added, 'It’s gross that Jax Taylor is going to be on #WWHL tonight. Why is he still being given a platform? Extremely disappointed by this for many reasons but the #1 is that he hit his wife and #2 is that his child was present for it @Andy @BravoWWHL @NBCUniversal #TheValley.'

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'My biggest regret is not ending this marriage sooner,' Jax said

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He didn't stop there: 'And I think I can speak for Brittany, this should have been over a long time ago'

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Fans were quick to comment on social media

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In March, Jax revealed he had been addicted to cocaine and sought treatment at a rehabilitation facility—twice; (Jax, Brittany and Cruz in 2023)

In March, Jax revealed he had been addicted to cocaine and sought treatment at a rehabilitation facility—twice.  

Taylor also admitted to blowing a staggering amount of money on drugs and alcohol since his early 20s. 

'I could probably buy a house for the amount of money I’ve spent on drugs,' he told USWeekly. 'It’s sickening to me. My parents did not raise this kind of person.'

The candid interview comes after Cartwright admitted she was 'skeptical' about her ex's ability to turn his life around.

'I'm glad that he finally admitted to what was really going on,' she shared to People.

'For the first time, I can speak openly about the extent of trauma he's instilled on our family over the years,' she continued. 'I've tried desperately to help him without success. 

'I pray that one day he completely knocks this addiction, but I'm skeptical,' she added. 'His behaviors are still alarming and his treatment plan seems to be the bare minimum. 

'I'm trying to navigate this as best as I can for my son and I, but every day is still a challenge and very difficult,' Brittany concluded. 'Jax has caused an enormous amount of damage and I have very little trust in him at this point. My only hope is that one day, he will be a better person for his son.'

The couple first crossed paths in 2015, with their turbulent relationship playing out on Vanderpump Rules and their short-lived spinoff, Jax & Brittany Take Kentucky.

They tied the knot in 2019 with a lavish wedding at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky.

After being fired from Vanderpump Rules in late 2020, Jax and Brittany eventually made their reality TV comeback as main cast members on The Valley in 2024.

In the midst of it all, they welcomed their son, Cruz, in 2021.