Overview

• On July 16, Jax Taylor announced he will not return for Season 3 of The Valley to focus on his sobriety, mental health and co-parenting responsibilities.
• He recently celebrated 200 days of sobriety after disclosing an on-again, off-again cocaine addiction spanning more than two decades.
• His exit surprised fellow castmates who received no prior warning of his decision to step back.
• Bravo has declined to comment on Taylor’s departure as production moves forward without him.
• Taylor is still set to appear on the already filmed Season 2 reunion before taking time off to devote himself to recovery and family.