Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor’s relationship is on the rocks, and tensions are running high in the upcoming Vanderpump Rules spinoff, The Valley. In a recently released trailer, it’s clear that their marriage is crumbling, and doubts about Taylor’s attraction towards Cartwright are being expressed.
The teaser begins with a lighthearted tone, but it quickly takes a heated turn when Tom Schwartz, a star from Pump Rules, warns Taylor about an impending divorce and a life of misery. It all starts when Taylor dismisses Cartwright’s desire for another child, expressing his concerns about bringing another human being into their relationship. This comes as a blow to Cartwright, as the couple already shares a 2-year-old son, Cruz.
Taylor’s true colors are revealed when his wife becomes emotional during a tense conversation. Instead of offering support, he coldly tells her not to cry, leaving her feeling invalidated and unable to express her emotions. Cartwright confides in co-star Janet Caperna, admitting that she doesn’t feel desired by Taylor and that they rarely have sex. Rumors of Taylor’s infidelity begin to circulate as he expresses the difficulty of managing marriage, parenting, and starting a business.
The tension between the couple reaches its peak in a screaming match in front of their friends. Cartwright confronts Taylor, accusing him of trying to make her look like a bad person, while Taylor responds with dismissive remarks. Their relationship appears to be at an all-time low.
This teaser comes shortly after Cartwright announced last month that she and Taylor had separated. In an emotional statement on their joint podcast, When Reality Hits, she revealed that they were taking time apart for the sake of her mental health. She chose to move into another home to create space between them. The details surrounding their separation remain private, as it is still a difficult topic for Cartwright to discuss.
Despite their separation, Bravo cameras resumed filming for The Valley following their breakup announcement. Cartwright mentioned on their podcast that they had filmed from July to September, wrapping up the show before picking up cameras again to update viewers on their current lives. It is clear that a lot has changed since the show wrapped, and fans can expect to see the aftermath of their separation in the upcoming episodes.
The Valley is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 19 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. Viewers will be able to stream new episodes on Peacock the following day. It promises to be an intense and emotional journey as we witness the unraveling of Cartwright and Taylor’s once-solid relationship.
