Compatriot Bravo Og, who joined “VPR” during season 1, recently commented on Jax Taylor’s great revelation and admitted that she had an idea of her off -screen behavior. In addition, Shay shared his reflections on Taylor’s relationship with his future ex-wife, Brittany Cartwright, and their three-year-old son, Cruz, and said that the villain of reality TV put them “through a lot of pain.
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Jax Taylor comes specific to his cocaine dependence of two decades
While appearing on an episode of the Podcast “Hot Mic” by Bravo with the producer of “Vanderpump Rules”, Alex Baskin, Taylor, who is known for his scandalous buffoonery in the series, opened his difficulties with dependence.
“I am a drug addict,” said Taylor before saying that he had trouble with “substance problems – mainly cocaine … Since I was 23 years old and now I am 45 years old.”
The star of reality continued: “There [were] Moments when I stopped doing it, but there were times when I was booming. “”
Taylor admitted how difficult it was to discuss this aspect of his life so freely.
“I never said that in my life,” he said. “So, to go out and say that I have an addiction [and] That I have an illness that I have to work on the rest of my life is a big problem for me. “”
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The father of the one also tackled his relationship with alcohol, explaining that he had also cut her in his life.
“I can’t make cocaine without drinking,” he said. “So I just abandoned both. I’m proud to say that I’m sober 83 days right now, which is the longest I have ever been in my life without either.”
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Shay says Jax Taylor put Cartwright and his son “through many”

During an interview PEOPLEShay, who has just finished his race on “The Masked Singer”, opened Taylor, Cartwright, and their son, Cruz.
“Brittany and Cruz have always been my priority in this situation,” she said before explaining how she knew “everything” that was going on with their relationship with Taylor. “I just want her to have a peaceful life. I want Cruz to grow with two parents who put her as a priority,” she added.
In response to Taylor’s revelation that he was a “drug addict”, Shay apparently suggested that she was aware of her struggle.
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“I think it was long to come”, she said. “Jax has it a lot and herself, and I’m glad he finally takes care of him and sober. I just hope that he continues on this path, not only for himself but for Brittany and for their son. »»
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Other stars “ VPR ” share their feelings on the story of Taylor

Taylor’s best long -standing friend, Bravo Peer, Tom Sandoval, applauded him for talking about his trip with dependence in an episode of “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen.
Sandoval, who played in season 3 of the very acclaimed series of Peacock “The Planors”, called the moment of Taylor “incredible” before revealing how “him”.
The 42 -year -old man, who became a number one public enemy among “VPR” viewers after his seven -month affair with the best friend of his girlfriend (Ariana Madix) (Raquel Leviss) was discovered in season 10 in 2023, also shared if he was aware of Taylor’s out -of -camera behavior.
“Yes, I was a little aware of his dependence problems saidAdding: “I went with him over the years, of course.”
Cartwright talks about Jax Taylor and his dependence

Cartwright, which features in the new TV show by Bravo “The Valley” alongside Taylor, shared that she was “happy” the father of her son was able to “finally” admit “what was really going on” behind the scenes.
She said it was “the first time” that she could share “openly on the extent of the trauma he instilled in our family over the years.”
Elsewhere, during his conversation on the podcast “Mic Hot Mic”, Taylor revealed that he was “83” sober days; However, Cartwright admitted that she was “skeptical” of her recovery journey.
“His behavior is always alarming and her treatment plan seems to be the bare minimum,” she said.
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Cartwright asked for divorce

For those who do not know the situation of Taylor and Cartwright, the pair is currently in the process of a disorderly divorce that started in August 2024.
Cartwright listed “irreconcilable differences” as a reason for their separation after five years of marriage and also discussed their relationship on his podcast, “when reality strikes”.
“I don’t know what the future has in store for us, but right now, I’m focusing on being Cruz’s best mom, and I love you guys. Pray for us, and everything will be fine,” she said.
Although season 2 of “The Valley”, that the producers and distribution comrades have teased as “GRIPPING”, does not yet have an air date, this will highlight the drama in progress in Cartwright and Taylor while also attacking the difficulties of the latter with drug addiction.