Jax Taylor has ended his affiliation with his Los Angeles bar, Jax's Studio City, following his departure from The Valley. A spokesperson for Jax, 46, confirmed to Us Weekly that he made "a carefully considered and necessary step to prioritize his sobriety and mental health.

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.