Jax Taylor Apologizes for Criticizing ‘Vanderpump Rules’: Acknowledges Misjudgment

Jax Taylor Issues an Apology for Trashing Vanderpump Rules Couldn t Have Been More Wrong

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Jax Taylor, 44, is currently apologizing for comments he made during a recent rant about Vanderpump Rules. He had called the show "scripted" while watching an episode at his bar, Jax's Studio City.

"He said they don't even spend time together. In a video captured by TikToker Kate Riccio, he mentioned that any scripted show could be compared to Vanderpump Rules. He emphasized that he has been part of the show for nine years and believes it is scripted. Taylor expressed his view that the show has become "disastrous" and mentioned that it was originally organic when it began. However, after approximately six seasons, it took a different direction."

"Now everyone is getting money, so now it's all fake," he mentioned. "Anything past six seasons is just a waste. It's all a mess."

Now, his perspective is shifting. At the conclusion of the Thursday, April 11th episode of his podcast "When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany," co-hosted with his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright, he offered an apology and retracted his previous statements.

Jax Taylor Issues an Apology for Trashing Vanderpump Rules Couldn t Have Been More Wrong

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Before arriving at the bar for the viewing party, something upset me about 10 minutes earlier. I don't want to go into details about what it was exactly.

I ended up taking my anger out on the show instead of the individuals involved, and I felt embarrassed for portraying Vanderpump Rules in a negative light.

"I shouldn't have criticized the show like that," he admitted. "Even though some people on the show may have annoyed me at times, Vanderpump Rules is really great television and I will always support it. I tend to overreact in the moment, and I apologize for that. I'm sorry, guys, I was out of line. I may have had a few too many sodas."

Cartwright, 35, then chimed in, mentioning that she wasn't there to stop Taylor from speaking his mind.

"Unfortunately, I wasn't there, and I'm pretty sure everyone could tell that things tend to happen when Brittany isn't around," she mentioned.

Cartwright turned to Taylor and expressed, "That show brought us so many opportunities, you shouldn't have walked away from it. It was where both of our careers began."

Taylor admitted that she was completely mistaken about the authenticity of the show. She emphasized that Vanderpump Rules is the most genuine show she has ever seen. According to Taylor, the show is not scripted at all, as the events that unfold cannot be planned. She apologized to anyone she may have offended and acknowledged that she had made a fool of herself.

Catch Vanderpump Rules on Bravo every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Editor's P/S:

Jax Taylor's recent apology for his comments about Vanderpump Rules highlights the complexities of reality television. While his initial rant sparked controversy, his subsequent retraction underscores the emotional toll that filming can take on cast members. Taylor's frustration with the show's perceived shift towards scripting suggests that the lines between reality and fiction in such programs can become blurred.

Furthermore, Brittany Cartwright's acknowledgment of Taylor's tendency to overreact when she is not present raises questions about the role of producers and editors in shaping the narrative of reality shows. Cartwright's comment implies that Taylor's unfiltered opinions may have been amplified or encouraged for entertainment value. This raises concerns about the potential manipulation of cast members and the authenticity of the events depicted on screen.