“Vanderpump Rules” alum Brittany Cartwright is finally speaking out after her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, was spotted getting cozy with their longtime, shared publicist.
Pictures of Taylor, 47, embracing Lori Krebs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, hit the internet last week and riled up members of the Bravoverse.
While Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor are in the process of divorcing, Taylor’s headline-making moment with Krebs has put a spotlight squarely on the reality TV duo.
Cartwright broke her silence on the matter while speaking with her “Valley” co-star, Zack Wickham, on an episode of her “When Reality Hits” podcast. During the conversation, Cartwright made a brief comment about the pictures, but vowed to share more down the road.
“All I’m going to say about this at this moment is I will be speaking my truth — the truth — on this matter very soon whenever I’m ready,” she said. “As of right now, I am focusing on me and the most important thing in my life, which is my beautiful son. And as of right now, I’m just trying to protect my son and my peace, and very soon I will be telling [my story].”
Jax Taylor Was Spotted With Krebs During A Birthday Getaway To Mexico In Early July 2026
Cartwright’s comments come days after Taylor, known for his villainous ways on “Vanderpump Rules,” “The Valley,” and “House of Villains,” was seen getting awfully close with Krebs—his and Cartwright’s longtime publicist.
According to The Blast, pictures of them sharing a loving embrace in Hotel Mousai’s infinity pool were posted online, sparking much conversation. Other pictures showed them wrapped tightly in each other’s arms, and according to a witness, they gave everyone a show with much PDA.
A source claimed that Taylor was there with Krebs celebrating his early July birthday along with a much larger group of friends.
Brittany Cartwright Reportedly Thought Something Was Going On With Krebs And Jax Taylor ‘For Years’
Although Cartwright seemed calm about the moment on her podcast, a source told Us Weekly that the reality star and mother of one made her quite upset and even “sick to her stomach.”
Cartwright, who married Taylor in June 2019, had reportedly been suspicious of Krebs and Taylor for years; however, she let her guard down because she believed Krebs had her best interests at heart. According to the insider, Cartwright heard the rumors about Taylor and Krebs, but she always dismissed them because she “trusted” Krebs. “They were very good friends and did not have a typical professional relationship,” the source added.
Regarding Taylor and Krebs’ surprising romance, the source added that the pair’s connection developed over the past several months as they grew closer to one another “through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.”
“What began as a longstanding friendship gradually evolved into a relationship. There was never a romantic relationship before that, despite years of speculation,” they added.
Taylor Was Accused Of Inappropriate Conduct With Female Staffers At His Bar
This isn’t the first time that Taylor has been in the headlines for something negative. According to a previous report from The Blast, the Bravo reality star had previously been accused of engaging in inappropriate relationships with female staffers at his Los Angeles Bar, Jax’s Studio City.
A source at the time said that Taylor had reportedly used his position of power and outgoing personality to persuade female employees to connect with him, allegedly love bombing them with intimacy and other claims before tossing them to the side.
Other women who worked at the bar claimed that Taylor pursued them and used manipulative tactics, and that his behavior wasn’t isolated. Another employee alleged that Taylor was involved in relationships with “multiple” staffers.
“I thought I was the only one he slept with [from work],” she said “But after everything ended, I found out he told the same things and used the same tricks on a few of us.”
Taylor Is No Longer Employeed By Bravo
The ongoing drama between Taylor and Cartwright hasn’t been featured on Bravo this year due to Taylor’s firing from “The Valley” in 2025. Per The Blast, Taylor was reportedly asked to leave the show after displaying concerning patterns and behaviors that put himself and others at risk.
He released a statement, saying, “After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I’ll be stepping away from the next season of The Valley.” Continuing, Taylor said his primary focus moving forward was on his sobriety and caring for his son, Cruz.
