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The drama is back and so is the chaos—welcome to season 2 of The Valley. The Bravo spinoff returned on April 15, catching fans up on the rocky status of Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s marriage. Nearly nine months after announcing their separation, the two are still deep in the mess, and that mess exploded in the season premiere.
From flipped coffee tables to iPad drama, Brittany and Jax’s dynamic has shifted from uncomfortable to downright alarming. In a moment of raw honesty, Jax confessed during a confessional,
“That’s the worst it’s ever gotten.”
And it’s easy to see why.
The two had agreed to see other people post-split, but that agreement didn’t stop Jax from accusing Brittany of cheating. Toss in texts, a coffee table injury, and a heated reaction to her interaction with a mutual friend, and things went from awkward to ugly—fast.
Let’s break down what went down in The Valley premiere.
Jax and Brittany’s post-split arrangement causes tension in The Valley
Season 2 of The Valley picked up with the fallout of Jax and Brittany’s split, and it’s clear their attempt at keeping things civil has completely fallen apart. While both agreed to date other people, boundaries got blurry.
“She’s in a rental and we’re allowed to date other people. I mean, it’s so toxic. It’s so broken,”
Jax admitted in a confessional. That might be the understatement of the year.
Jax claimed Brittany texted him wanting to fix their marriage, but after he saw a video she sent to another man, things spiraled.
“I thought that we might be heading in the right direction and be able to work on our marriage but then all hell broke loose,” Brittany said.
For viewers of The Valley, this was the moment things truly started unraveling. The mutual understanding about dating outside marriage quickly turned into confusion and accusations, especially once Jax saw texts between Brittany and a friend of his.
Brittany says things got physical—and terrifying
The emotional tension quickly turned physical. Brittany explained to Michelle Saniei what happened when Jax discovered messages between her and his friend Julien on their son Cruz’s iPad.
“He flipped the coffee table, and it hit my knee. It turned black immediately,” Brittany revealed.
She added:
“I’m like, ‘Oh my God, oh my God.’ I’m like, screaming crying. It was terrifying.”
This moment marks a significant turning point in The Valley, shifting the focus from dramatic disagreements to concerns about safety and control. Brittany said she didn’t feel safe leaving Cruz alone with Jax, pointing out his behavior had escalated.
“He needs to stop partying so hard because those are the worst fights ever, absolute horrible days,” she said.
Jax admits to “unhinged rage” and faces backlash
Even Jax had to admit he went too far. In a candid conversation with Jesse Lally, he didn’t sugarcoat it.
“I went full f------ unhinged rage,” he said.
He added:
“That's the worst it's ever gotten.”
This level of honesty is rare from Jax, and it signals just how intense things have become in The Valley. Jesse, visibly concerned, reminded him to prioritize their child:
“Put Cruz first in every thought you have.”
Jax responded,
“What I did was wrong. I lost all control.”
His emotional volatility has become a major point of tension this season, and it’s clear his inner circle is starting to push back.
The fallout of Jax’s actions has already made waves, and it’s shaping up to be a major arc in The Valley this season.
Jax admits to substance issues and seeks help
The final moments of the episode revealed a vulnerable side of Jax. He confessed to feeling lost in the aftermath of the split.
“Such a bad place, man. Going home to an empty house, I f------ hate it. I walk past my child’s room. Uh, God. I’m 45 f------ years old, what is wrong with me?”
It’s a rare glimpse into Jax’s mindset—a mix of regret, guilt, and helplessness. He later revealed he had checked into an inpatient facility for mental health treatment and admitted to struggling with substance abuse, particularly cocaine.
As of March, Jax said he was 83 days sober from both cocaine and alcohol. For viewers of The Valley, this admission marks a major development in his journey.
Whether or not this leads to genuine change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—this isn’t the same old Bravo drama.
What’s next for The Valley?
Season 2 is already shaping up to be far more intense than its predecessor. While The Valley has always thrived on messy relationships and complicated friendships, the premiere proved it’s no longer just about petty arguments and tequila-fueled fights.
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With Jax in recovery, Brittany asserting her boundaries, and friends like Tom stepping in with tough love, this season may explore deeper issues like accountability, growth, and the reality of co-parenting post-breakup.
As the season unfolds, the big question is whether Jax and Brittany can co-exist peacefully for the sake of their son—or if this breakup will continue to unravel in front of the cameras.
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