Brittany Cartwright is finally speaking out after reports emerged that her ex-husband, Jax Taylor, is now dating the couple’s formerly shared publicist, Lori Krebs. While she stopped short of revealing everything on her mind, the reality TV star made it clear that her full story is still to come.
Speaking at the beginning of Friday’s episode of her When Reality Hits podcast, Brittany addressed the situation for the first time following the headlines surrounding Jax’s new relationship. Although she chose not to go into detail, she assured listeners that she plans to share more when the time is right.
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“As of right now, I am focusing on me and the most important thing in my life, which is my beautiful son. And as of right now, I’m just trying to protect my son and my peace, and very soon I will be telling [my story].”
Her comments come just days after TMZ reported that Jax Taylor had grown close to Lori Krebs, who previously worked as the longtime publicist for both Jax and Brittany.
Timeline of the Latest Developments
| Time/Event | Details |
| Friday | Brittany Cartwright addressed the situation on her When Reality Hits podcast. |
| Earlier this week | TMZ published photos showing Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs appearing cozy together in a pool at a Mexican resort. |
| After the photos surfaced | TMZ reported that Brittany immediately fired Lori Krebs as her publicist. |
| August 2024 | Brittany filed for divorce from Jax Taylor after five years of marriage. |
| 2021 | Brittany and Jax welcomed their son, Cruz. |
The relationship between Jax and Lori developed as the two supported one another through their respective divorces. The outlet also reported that they bonded over raising children with autism, creating a connection during a difficult period in both of their lives.
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The report further stated that Lori has been a significant source of support for Jax throughout his recovery from substance abuse.
The news gained widespread attention after TMZ shared photographs of Jax and Lori spending time together in a swimming pool at a Mexican resort. The images quickly fueled speculation about their relationship before the outlet confirmed they were romantically involved.
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Following the publication of those photos, TMZ also reported that Brittany responded by immediately ending her professional relationship with Lori, who had previously represented both her and Jax.
Brittany and Jax’s personal lives have remained under intense public scrutiny since their separation. Brittany filed for divorce in August 2024 after what had been a turbulent five-year marriage, much of which played out on Vanderpump Rules. Their split later became one of the central storylines on Bravo’s The Valley.
Despite the ongoing headlines, Brittany’s latest statement suggests her current priority remains her family rather than publicly responding to every development. As she told listeners, her focus is on protecting both her son, Cruz, and her own peace before eventually sharing her side of the story.
For now, Brittany has made it clear that while she isn’t ready to reveal everything, she intends to speak when she believes the time is right. However, that moment may not be far away.
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