AceShowbiz - Since announcing their separation earlier this year, former "Vanderpump Rules" stars Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright have been navigating a complex personal landscape while continuing their involvement in the reality television world. The pair, who met in 2015 and tied the knot in 2019, share a three-year-old son, Cruz Michael Cauchi. PEOPLE confirmed that Taylor, 45, and Cartwright, 35, are not planning a reconciliation, though they will both be part of the upcoming season of "The Valley". The split has created a tumultuous atmosphere, which sources indicate will be a focal point of the series this season.

A source exclusively informed PEOPLE that Taylor had spent the last 30 days in a mental health facility and will soon return to filming "The Valley" second season. "Jax will be returning to filming 'The Valley' for season 2 after completing his stint at a mental health facility. It's been a tough time for him. He had been in treatment for the last 30 days," the source stated.

The separation has affected both parties profoundly. Cartwright explained on their joint podcast "When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany" that she moved into another home for the sake of her mental health. "I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health," Cartwright revealed. She has also expressed that she is not interested in having anything further to do with Taylor.

Despite rumors suggesting that Taylor might have been fired from the show, an insider confirmed to OK! that this is not true. Instead, Taylor's absence led to speculations after Teddi Mellencamp hinted at other "Vanderpump Rules" stars like Scheana Shay and Lala Kent joining "The Valley". The same source clarified, "Jax absolutely was not fired from 'The Valley'." They also noted that Shay and Kent's involvement has "absolutely nothing to do with Jax" and they fit seamlessly into the group due to their longstanding friendships with the cast members.

As Taylor focuses on his recovery, fans can expect intense emotional and dramatic moments in the forthcoming season. The complex dynamics between Taylor and Cartwright will be further explored, particularly their disagreements over having a second child and Cartwright's claims that Taylor was putting on a front for the cameras. "As much as I want to have a kid, even I don't know how me and you can bring another baby into this world if we don’t fix these things in our relationship," Cartwright voiced in an episode of "The Valley".

"The Valley" season 1 is currently streaming on Peacock, with season 2 poised to delve even deeper into the highs and lows of these reality TV stars' lives.