FOR EIGHT seasons, Jax Taylor was a series regular on Vanderpump Rules.
However, the Bravo personality was dismissed from the hit reality show.
Why was Jax Taylor fired from Vanderpump Rules?
On December 4, 2020, Bravo confirmed Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright were not returning for any additional seasons of Vanderpump Rules.
Regarding his termination, Jax told his Instagram followers: "The last 8 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life.
"Although this is difficult to share, Brittany and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules.
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"We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors.
"Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything."
Days before their announcement, 90 Day Fiancé star Ashley Martson had spoken out to fire Jax for a past "racist" comment he made about her husband, Jay Smith.
She posted on Instagram: "Did y’all see bravo fired four cast members?"
"Well, @bravotv don’t leave out old Jax Taylor who harassed us when our show first aired.”
VPR alum Billie Lee, who is transgender, has also accused him of being transphobic.
Billie tweeted at the network: “What about Jax Taylor?"
“He refused to film with me because I was trans and called him out on his white cis privilege."
“Stop celebrating his disgusting actions,” she said, along with a “cancel Jax Taylor” hashtag.
Is Brittany Cartwright returning to Vanderpump Rules?
Like Jax, the TV star's wife Brittany announced that she would not return to the show.
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Brittany was seen on seasons 6 through 8 of the show.
She wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption: “The last 5 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling years of my life."
“Although this is difficult to share, Jax and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules.”
Brittany shared her post first with a series of throwbacks from her time on the show, including wedding photos with Jax from last year.
As for what’s in store for them in the future, the pregnant star shared: “We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors."
“@bravotv, @evolutionusa, and our Vanderpump castmates will always remain close to our hearts."
“Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you. Stay tuned!”
When did they have their baby?
In September, the couple announced they were expecting a baby due in April 2021.
"Mom & Dad. The love of our lives is coming soon," Brittany shared on Instagram, with Jax adding, "Sooooo, I am gonna be Dad."
A week later, they revealed the sex of their baby on social media.
"It’s a BOY!!!!" Brittany posted about the couple's first child, along with photos from their gender reveal event.
Jax added, "IT’S A BOY!!!! I am so happy!!!"
The couple had their baby boy, Cruz Michael Cauchi, on April 12, 2021.
On February 29, 2024, Brittany revealed she and Jax decided to separate.
When are Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright returning to Bravo?
On January 17, 2024, Bravo announced that Vanderpump Rules, a spinoff of the Real Housewives franchise, would be getting a spin-off series of its own.
The Valley is set to hit the network in the spring of 2024, likely coinciding with the Vanderpump Rules season 11 finale.
The show will feature Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and fellow ex-VPR star Kristen Doute.
In addition to Taylor, Cartwright, and Doute, The Valley will also feature Doute's boyfriend, Luke Broderick, and fellow couples Danny and Nia Booko, Jesse and Michelle Lally, and Jason and Janet Caperna.
The show will also feature the cast's friends, Jasmine Goode and Zach Wickham.
As reported by Entertainment Tonight, the show will follow the cast "as they navigate businesses, families, and adulthood in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley."
The show also "promises a surplus of drama that fans have come to expect from the Vanderpump universe" despite most of the cast "being happily married with children."
Jax Taylor shared the spin-off news on social media, posting a teaser trailer of the upcoming show on his Instagram.
"Hey neighbor, did you miss me? The valley is coming this spring," he captioned the post, alongside a purple smiling face with horns emoji and the hashtag #thevalley.
Most Vanderpump fans were happy to hear the news, sharing their thoughts in Jax's comments.
"Here for this!! I have been rewatching early Vanderpump Rules episodes and they are so much better with you guys on the show!! I know the valley will be great!! Congratulations!!" wrote one user.
"OMG NO WAY. Don't get me wrong. Happy about Jax, Brittany, and Kristin but the others??? IDK guess we'll see," commented one user.
"Here for it. I wish Stassi and Beau would’ve signed on," wrote one user.
"The haters are JEALOUS! Your people who MAKE THINGS HAPPEN! I admire your attitude! Congratulations on the opening of your successful bar," commented another user.
