The knotty question of whether Jax Taylor would return for Season 3 of "The Valley" has now been answered: Through his team, Taylor has issued a statement saying he is stepping away from the Bravo show himself in order to focus on his recovery and mental health.

Jax Taylor won’t be back for season three of The Valley. Bravo ‘s reality series that spawned from Vanderpump Rules is currently airing its second season. Ahead of the July 22 finale, Taylor released a statement about his future on the series. A daily brief about what matters and what's interesting in Hollywood.

Jax Taylor, who has been a mainstay on Bravo reality television for over a decade, will not return for Season 3 of “The Valley” to focus on his sobriety and mental health.