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The Valley, which is currently in its sophomore season, has become one of the most controversial shows on Bravo. Jax Taylor is at the center of this online discourse. Now, a new petition has been launched against the reality TV bad boy, seeking to have him removed from the series. Despite this, all indicators suggest Bravo has no plans to sever ties with him. There’s also a chance that the network could be held responsible for his actions.
Jax, 45, has been a bit of a reality television villain since his days on Vanderpump Rules. However, many agree that season two of The Valley has taken things to new levels, and many viewers find it uncomfortable to watch his actions. This includes his several disrespectful arguments with his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, 36. Some fans have also highlighted the scene where it seemed their son was fearful of Jax.
The previously mentioned petition to have Jax removed from The Valley is hosted on Change.org. The petition begins, “Jax Taylor, a prominent figure in reality television, particularly known for his role in the popular series Vanderpump Rules, has repeatedly exhibited behavior that is deeply concerning and offensive.”
It goes on, “His actions have not only disrespected individuals and communities, but they also perpetuate harmful stereotypes, bullying, and negativity that have no place in today’s progressive society. It is crucial that networks and producers take responsibility by disengaging from promoting such behavior.”
The petition then discusses his various controversies from the last several years. This includes “making racist and homophobic remarks, problematic drug and alcohol abuse, as well as demonstrating a lack of respect for women.” The statement then says, “This kind of conduct sets a poor example for viewers and embodies values that are inconsistent with those of an inclusive and diverse media landscape.”
The petition continues, “We call upon television networks to take a strong stand against this by firing Jax Taylor and ensuring future programming aligns with values of respect and integrity. By doing so, media influencers will understand that their words and actions have consequences, and a more respectful entertainment environment can begin to flourish.”
The Change.org petition currently has more than 12,500 supporters. Many of the comments on the petition come from people who are survivors of abusive relationships and see the danger in platforming Jax.
One person said, “It took me 8 years to leave an abuser who also punched walls, controlled my finances, and gaslit me. It took being tracked with an AirTag and physical violence to even begin to try to leave, and it took 7 times. Stop paying this abuser, and stop hiding behind the statement ‘it’s good reality TV’ or ‘his actions are on film’. This is DANGEROUS.”
As mentioned, Bravo has not expressed any plans to fire Jax or even to put him on pause. The U.S. Sun spoke to Jamie E. Wright, a top attorney, and she said the network is “playing with fire” by not taking action against him over his abuse that has been caught on camera.
According to the legal expert, “Bravo is playing with fire, let’s call it that. They continue to roll cameras while witnessing a pattern of increasing, documented abuse, manipulation, and psychological warfare.”
Jamie continued, “When does amusement become a liability? You’re not only recording chaos when your network shows footage of a man who confesses to hurling furniture at his child’s mother, setting up illegal surveillance equipment, and delaying mortgage payments out of resentment.”
Additionally, Bravo becomes more vulnerable the longer they ignore the situation. Legally speaking, Bravo might be held partially accountable if it is established that they were aware of the abuse, witnessed it happening in real time, and took no action to stop it,” Jamie added.
Jamie also pointed out that Bravo is essentially making money “off of a man’s breakdown, and possibly escalating that breakdown for ratings.” She also mentioned that the network had previously fired Jax for exhibiting bad behavior.
