# Jax Taylor divorce, romance, and career feud > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jax-taylor-divorce-and-romance-rumors > Updated: 2026-08-08T01:09:34.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 7. In mid-July 2026, photos from a Puerto Vallarta resort showed former *Vanderpump Rules* star Jax Taylor with his ex-wife’s publicist Lori Krebs, prompting romance rumors while the couple were finalizing their divorce. Taylor confirmed the relationship on July 29 via an Instagram comment, and ex-wife Brittany Cartwright, who shares a five-year-old son Cruz, expressed feeling betrayed, cutting ties with Krebs on her podcast and later describing life without Taylor as a “breath of fresh air.” Legal and personal disputes have intensified. Taylor’s attorney alleged Cartwright’s side delayed settlement by withholding financial documents, while Taylor accused her of sabotaging a fake Smartwater partnership. Additionally, cast member Katie Maloney alleged Taylor has a history of fabricating brand-deal claims. Cartwright has worked to block Taylor's return to the Bravo spin-off *The Valley*, calling him a “mommy-seeker.” At the Season 3 reunion on August 6, cast members highlighted Taylor’s unresolved $1.2 million tax debt, borrowed against the family home, and confirmed Cartwright is still paying down the loan while the divorce remains unfinished; finalization will remove Taylor’s name from the mortgage. The reunion also clarified that Brittany holds primary custody of Cruz and accused Taylor of using anonymous online accounts and Reddit to post disparaging remarks about participants. Following the reunion, Taylor affirmed his romance with Krebs, stating it improved his mental health. Cartwright retaliated by labeling Taylor a narcissist and accusing him of missing scheduled parenting time due to the new relationship. Taylor denied these claims, asserting he has never missed time with his son and accusing Cartwright of "weaponizing" their child. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Jax Taylor disputes Brittany Cartwright's claims amid new romance Reality star Jax Taylor is disputing allegations by ex-wife Brittany Cartwright regarding his new relationship with her former publicist and claims of missed parenting time. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylor-disputes-brittany-cartwrights-claims-amid-new-romance ### 2026-08-05: Jax Taylor’s $1.2 Million Tax Debt Spotlighted at The Valley Reunion At *The Valley* reunion, Jax Taylor’s $1.2 M tax debt and pending divorce were discussed, with Brittany Cartwright covering the loan and holding primary custody of their son, while cast members accused Jax of a 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylors-12-million-tax-debt-spotlighted-at-the-valley-reunion ### 2026-08-04: Jax Taylor's New Romance with Lori Krebs Triggers Public Feud with Ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright Jax Taylor confirmed dating former publicist Lori Krebs, prompting Brittany Cartwright to publicly wish them misery and accuse him of betrayal; Katie Maloney also exposed his fake brand‑deal claims. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brittany-cartwright-blocks-jax-taylors-realitytv-return-after-new-relationship-rumors ### 2026-08-01: Jax Taylor Accuses Ex Brittany Cartwright of Sabotaging Career Over Fake Smartwater Deal Jax Taylor alleges ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright is sabotaging his career by publicly exposing a fake Smartwater brand deal amid their bitter divorce, claiming a pattern of humiliation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylor-accuses-ex-brittany-cartwright-of-sabotaging-career-over-fake-smartwater-deal ### 2026-07-29: Jax Taylor Confirms Relationship with Publicist Lori Krebs Jax Taylor confirmed he is dating former publicist Lori Krebs after Instagram comment, sparking reactions from ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright who feels betrayed. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylor-and-brittany-cartwright-dispute-divorce-delay-claims ### 2026-07-17: Jax Taylor’s alleged romance with publicist Lori Krebs prompts response from ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright Jax Taylor was photographed with publicist Lori Krebs in Mexico; ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright says she’ll share her side soon, while reality star Paulie Calafiore calls the publicist unprofessional. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylors-alleged-romance-with-publicist-lori-krebs-prompts-response-from-exwife-brittany-cartwrig ### 2026-07-13: Jax Taylor seen with publicist while Brittany Cartwright says she feels safer without him Jax Taylor was spotted with publicist Lori Krebs in Mexico, while ex‑wife Brittany Cartwright says she feels safer now that he is out of her life. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jax-taylor-seen-with-publicist-while-brittany-cartwright-says-she-feels-safer-without-him --- Cite as: Jax Taylor divorce, romance, and career feud. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jax-taylor-divorce-and-romance-rumors