Jax Taylor and his wife Brittany Cartwright have announced they will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules.
‘The last 8 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life,’ Jax, 41, announced Friday on Instagram, where he posted a slideshow of memories from the show.
‘Although this is difficult to share, Brittany and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules. We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors.
‘We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family’: Jax Taylor and his wife Brittany Cartwright have announced they will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules
‘@bravotv, @evolutionusa and our Vanderpump castmates will always remain close to our hearts. Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you. Stay tuned, We can’t wait for to share what we have planned. Have a great weekend.’
The announcement comes amid a Variety report alleging Jax had been fired from the show.
The site also reported Brittany will not be returning to the show, and a Bravo spokesperson confirmed their departures to the publication.
‘Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright will not be returning to “Vanderpump Rules,”‘ the spokesperson told the site.
Familiar faces: Brittany has starred on the show since 2016, whereas her husband has been on the series since 2013
Memories: Cartwright shared a series of images as she broke the news to Instagram followers
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Brittany and Jax for comment
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Brittany and Jax for comment.
Brittany also broke the news to her Instagram followers with a similar statement and slideshow of pictures.
‘The last 5 years on Vanderpump Rules have been some of the most challenging, rewarding and fulfilling years of my life,’ Brittany posted on Instagram.
‘Although this is difficult to share, Jax and I will not be returning for another season of Vanderpump Rules. We are excited to take this time to focus on our growing family and share with you our new endeavors.
Flashback: Cartwright shared a throwback photo of herself in her announcement
Man and wife: Brittany and Jax married on camera last year, and just a few months ago announced they were expecting their first child together
‘@bravotv, @evolutionusa and our Vanderpump castmates will always remain close to our hearts. Thank you to all the fans who have shared our journey with us and supported us through everything. We love you. Stay tuned ♥️.’
Brittany has starred on the show since 2016, whereas her husband has been on the series since 2013.
The couple were among the biggest stars on the cast, consisting of waitstaff working at Lisa Vanderpump’s various restaurants.
Bravo sensations: The couple were among the biggest stars on the cast, consisting of waitstaff working at Lisa Vanderpump’s various restaurants
Spin-off stars: The couple led their own spin-off series, Vanderpump Rules: Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky
Cheers! Taylor was a bartender at Lisa’s West Hollywood restaurant, SUR
Brittany and Jax married on camera last year, and just a few months ago announced they were expecting their first child together.
The couple were even the stars of their own spin-off series, Vanderpump Rules: Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky.
The six-episode series aired for just one season in 2017.
The Vanderpump Rules cast has significantly shrunk in recent months.
Show stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were among several cast members to be fired from the series this past summer.
Cast members now remaining on the series include Scheana Shay, Lala Kent, Katie Maloney, Tom Sandoval, and Lisa Vanderpump herself.
Baby on the way: The couple are currently expecting their first child together
