Reality TV’s favorite human tornado, Jax Taylor, has officially confirmed what most Bravo fans have suspected since approximately forever—he’s been riding the white pony (a.k.a. cocaine) for over two decades. The former Vanderpump Rules star spilled his guts on Alex Baskin’s Hot Mic podcast, delivering shocking revelations, unnecessary details, and enough drama to fuel a three-season Bravo spin-off.
Let’s break down the juiciest bits, because why suffer through the whole podcast when you’ve got me?
1. Jax Taylor: ‘Surprise! I Was on Cocaine!’
For the first time ever—though let’s be real, not a single person on this planet was shocked—Jax admitted to his cocaine addiction.
“I am an addict,” he solemnly declared, as if this were some groundbreaking plot twist and not the most predictable revelation since finding out Lisa Vanderpump owns a pink dog.
Jax explained that his battle with the booger sugar started at 23 and, like a Vanderpump Rules storyline, just refused to end. “Sometimes I stopped, sometimes I went heavy on it,” he confessed.
Translation: Sometimes he was chaotic, sometimes he was extra chaotic.
2. ‘The Fans Knew Before I Did’ – Jax Accidentally Admits Bravo Viewers Are Smarter Than Him
Jax revealed that fans picked up on his drug use before he even admitted it to himself.
People watching at home were connecting the dots—sweating profusely? Dilated pupils? Talking at 3x speed like a malfunctioning auctioneer? The signs were there, my dude.
He even admitted to sneaking away for a quick “refresh” during filming breaks. While the rest of the cast was sipping their cocktails and plotting their next betrayal, Jax was in a back alley doing the absolute most.
3. The Post-Cocaine Blues: ‘Miserable for 48 Hours, But Worth It for Two Hours of Fun!’
Jax described the delightful aftermath of a cocaine bender: anger, depression, and zero serotonin. Who could’ve seen this coming?
“Why do we do it for two hours of fun when the next 48 hours are miserable?” he pondered.
Buddy, that’s a question for past Jax. Present Jax needs to take a number and get in line with every other reality star who had to learn the hard way.
4. Jax vs. Brittany: ‘I Became a Nightmare, But I Swear It Was the Drugs’
Jax admitted that his cocaine-fueled rage would be unleashed at home, with Brittany taking the brunt of his outbursts.
“The only time Brittany and I ever really fought was after a bender,” he shared.
Ah yes, the classic “it was the drugs, not me” defense. Add that to Jax’s long list of excuses, right under “I didn’t cheat, I tripped and fell into her.”
5. Divorce Chronicles: ‘I Hit Rock Bottom… Then Kept Digging’
2024 was the worst year of Jax’s life—worse than the time he got a chunky sweater stuck over his head at Sur. His separation from Brittany sent him spiraling.
“When Brittany and I separated, my addiction got worse,” he admitted.
This led to some Grade-A Jax behavior, including texting literally every woman in his phone. He didn’t even care who they were—he was just out there casting a wide net like a desperate fisherman on a bad day.
And then—plot twist—he found out Brittany was hooking up with his friend just two weeks after their split. The irony was not lost on him:
“I’ve done this to other people. I’ve done this to Brittany. But still, how dare she?”
Classic Jax. The man could write a book on hypocrisy.
6. Rehab: The Sequel (Because the First Time Didn’t Stick)
Jax checked himself into rehab twice—because, apparently, one round of intense soul-searching wasn’t enough.
The first time, he bailed after 17 days because he thought two more weeks “wouldn’t do anything.” Shocking that didn’t work out.
The second time, however, he got serious. He attended hours of therapy, participated in group sessions, and (in true Jax fashion) somehow made it about himself:
“I started taking over the groups and mentoring people.”
Sir, this is not The Jax Taylor Show.
7. The Official Diagnosis: ‘Not Just a Hot Mess—A Medically Verified Hot Mess’
Jax revealed that after years of self-medicating and self-diagnosing (a genius move), he was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
For years, Brittany had begged him to see a professional, and in true Jax form, he did the absolute least. Instead of going to a psychiatrist, he got Lexapro from his family physician like it was a bottle of Advil.
“Turns out, I wasn’t just ‘a little sad.’ Who knew?”
Brittany knew, Jax. Brittany always knew.
8. 83 Days Sober—And Still Bringing the Chaos
Jax is now 83 days sober and even cut out alcohol—mostly because he realized that booze and blow go together like Tom Sandoval and regrettable fashion choices.
He’s also what he calls “California sober,” meaning he still smokes weed because something has to help him sleep. (Listen, we’ll take what we can get.)
9. Still Walking on Eggshells Around Brittany, Because Duh
Even though Jax has cleaned up his act (relatively speaking), things with Brittany are still messy. One day she’s friendly, the next day she’s fuming—it’s basically a Bravo show that hasn’t been filmed yet.
And despite all the chaos, he’s determined to be there for his son, proving that even the messiest people can sometimes get their priorities straight.
10. Jax’s New Hobby: Preaching About Sobriety Like He Invented It
Now that Jax has embraced sobriety, he’s discovered a new passion: telling people about it.
“I feel like my [late] dad was like, ‘This is what you’re meant to do—talk about your problems.’”
And talk he shall! Jax is officially in his motivational speaker era. Strap in, because the next season of Jax Taylor’s Life is bound to be even wilder than the last.
The real breakdown of Jax Taylor’s latest life revelations. Will he stay sober? Will he end up on another Bravo show? Will he ever take full accountability for anything?
Stay tuned. Or don’t. Either way, Jax will keep talking.
