Reality TV Drama just got messy. Jax Taylor appears to have confirmed he is dating someone as speculation continues to link him to Lori Krebs, his ex-wife Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist. The timing? Everything.
The Valley alum made the revealing comment beneath a shirtless pool photo he shared on Instagram on July 29. When a fan suggested he should become “the next bachelor,” Jax quickly replied, “No thanks I am taken. [heart emoji]” He didn’t name Lori directly, but the internet already connected the dots after the pair were photographed vacationing together in Mexico. Those photos fueled reports that their friendship had turned romantic following Jax’s split from Brittany. Check out Reality TV Drama for more on how celebrity relationships unfold in the public eye.
Here’s where it gets complicated. Lori previously worked as Brittany’s publicist. A source claimed Brittany had heard speculation about Jax and Lori for years but trusted Lori completely. “Brittany had her suspicions for years but always trusted that Lori had her best interest at heart and believed she wouldn’t do such a thing,” the source revealed. That kind of betrayal? It stings differently when it comes from someone in your inner circle.
Jax and Brittany recently finalized their divorce and custody agreement for their 5-year-old son, Cruz. They share joint legal and physical custody, with Jax caring for him every other weekend and on Wednesday nights. The co-parenting arrangement seemed solid until this news dropped.
Bravo reportedly resumed filming after the Mexico photos surfaced to capture Brittany’s reaction to Jax’s new romance. In a recent interview, Brittany didn’t hold back. She said she hopes that both Jax and Lori are “miserable.” That’s the kind of raw, honest response you get when trust gets shattered.
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