Mr. Jax Taylor has formally severed his business affiliation with the Los Angeles-based bar known as Jax’s Studio City, a hospitality venture which he co-founded alongside his estranged spouse, Ms. Brittany Cartwright, in October 2023.
Speculation regarding Mr. Taylor’s withdrawal from the establishment emerged after observers noted the removal of the venue’s exterior signage. Subsequently, a representative for Mr. Taylor confirmed to TMZ that he had terminated his partnership interest in the business. The representative characterized the action as a “carefully considered and necessary step to prioritize his sobriety and mental health.”
Mr. Taylor, aged forty-six (46), has been vocal in recent weeks about his intention to focus on personal recovery and co-parenting obligations, following his announcement on July 16, 2025, that he would not return for Season 3 of The Valley.
Ms. Cartwright, aged thirty-six (36), has publicly addressed the couple’s ongoing separation, describing their co-parenting dynamic as strained and alleging a lack of meaningful financial and domestic contributions by Mr. Taylor since their split.
Prior to the official confirmation of Mr. Jax Taylor’s departure from the Los Angeles establishment Jax’s Studio City, pop culture commentator Mr. Ryan Bailey—host of the podcast So Bad It’s Good—publicly observed a notable development at the location.
Mr. Bailey shared a photograph of the bar on his Instagram account, in which the venue’s signature lightbulb-illuminated signage had been removed. In the accompanying caption, he credited the image to user @britacular and posed the following inquiry: “The sign has come down. Are they putting up a new sign, rebranding, or something more?”
This observation preceded the official announcement, released later that day, confirming that Mr. Taylor had formally ended his partnership with the business in order to focus on his sobriety and mental health.
The dissolution of Mr. Jax Taylor’s business partnership with Jax’s Studio City follows his recent public declaration that he will be stepping away from production on Season 3 of the Bravo reality series The Valley.
In a formal statement issued to Us Weekly, Mr. Taylor stated:
“After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I’ll be stepping away from the next season. Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and co-parenting. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself — especially for our son, Cruz.”
This announcement comes amid on-screen revelations concerning Mr. Taylor’s personal struggles. During a recent episode of The Valley, Ms. Brittany Cartwright, Mr. Taylor’s estranged spouse, alleged that he had resumed alcohol consumption just days after completing a one-month inpatient rehabilitation program.
Sources close to production, as reported by Daily Mail, indicated that Mr. Taylor’s departure was the result of “mutual discussions” with Bravo executives, and that the network “respects and supports his decision.”
The same episode featured a filmed encounter between Mr. Taylor and Ms. Cartwright at her temporary residence. The purpose of the meeting was to establish clear co-parenting boundaries for their four-year-old son, Cruz. However, the conversation deteriorated into a verbal altercation, reflecting ongoing tensions between the parties.#newsafro_
