Bravo fans are in for another explosive drama, and this time, it puts Jax Taylor’s love life back in the spotlight. Just months after he opened up about his sobriety journey and his ongoing divorce from Brittany Cartwright, The Valley star has sparked fresh romance buzz with a person none would have expected: his estranged wife’s longtime publicist, Lori Krebs.
Shocking, right? But according to the reality TV star’s close sources, his bond with Lori grew without any drama, and there was no infidelity during his marriage to Brittany. Before the fallout intensifies, let us fill you in on who Lori Krebs is and why this unexpected closeness is sparking discussions.
Who is Lori Krebs?
Those familiar with Jax and Brittany’s lifestyle may need no introduction. Lori Krebs is an entertainment publicist and the founder of LoriK Public Relations, a boutique PR agency that has spent more than a decade representing reality television personalities, lifestyle brands, and celebrities. She has been a longtime publicist of Brittany Cartwright among several other Bravo celebrities over the years.
Lori is originally from Montreal, Canada, but she keeps switching between her hometown and Los Angeles while managing a roster of Bravo stars and entertainment clients. Over the years, she has worked on publicity campaigns involving outlets such as PEOPLE, E! News, MTV, The Today Show, and numerous reality television franchises.
Away from work, Krebs is also a mother to twins and has reportedly spoken privately about raising a child with autism. There are limited details about the father, as the publicist has largely kept her family away from the media attention. However, her experience with an autistic kid has now become one of the factors connecting her with Taylor.
Jax Taylor sparks romance buzz with Lori Krebs after cozy resort moments surface
The speculation intensified earlier this week when Taylor, 46, was photographed getting cozy with Krebs during his birthday getaway to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Their PDA moments were captured by TMZ, one of which showed them embracing in the resort pool. Us Weekly also shared a photo of them hanging out in a pool, with Lori taking a photo of Jax inside the water. Witnesses claimed the pair stayed close throughout the day and appeared comfortable showing affection in front of friends.
However, this was not the only time the duo has been linked. Back in early 2024, shortly after Taylor and Cartwright announced their separation, Taylor posted a selfie hugging Krebs during a visit to her hometown of Montreal. At the time, both Taylor and Cartwright dismissed romance speculation on their When Reality Hits podcast.
“Lori’s been in our lives,” Taylor explained at that time, describing her as not only their publicist but also “a very, very good friend.” Cartwright also defended Krebs, calling the dating rumors “ridiculous” while praising her as “an amazing publicist” and someone who had done incredible work for both of them.
But how did the Vanderpump Rules alum get close with his estranged wife’s publicist? Sources tell TMZ that while they have known each other for years, their bond deepened over the past several months, especially when Taylor was navigating his addiction recovery journey.
Sources claimed both Lori and Jaz were navigating their respective divorces while also sharing the experience of raising children with autism. In case you didn’t know, Taylor and Brittany Cartwright share 5-year-old son Cruz, who also belongs to the autism spectrum.
Taylor and Krebs’ bond reportedly grew stronger as the latter supported Taylor through his sobriety and mental health recovery. Taylor previously revealed he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD and later admitted to battling cocaine addiction before becoming sober.
Insiders insisted there was no overlap with Taylor’s marriage to Cartwright and denied long-running affair rumors, saying the relationship only turned romantic after both had separated from their spouses.
Brittany Cartwright feels ‘betrayed’ at her estranged husband’s romance with her publicist
While Brittany has previously spoken fondly of Lori and even publicly defended her previous linkups with Jax Taylor, the new developments appear to have changed everything.
Sources recently told Page Six that Brittany allegedly learned about the relationship shortly before the vacation photos surfaced. Sources claimed she felt more betrayed by Krebs than Taylor, given that Krebs had represented her professionally for more than a decade and was considered a close friend. Cartwright has since reportedly ended her professional relationship with Krebs following the revelation.
Meanwhile, the fallout has reignited spicy celebrity drama for Bravo fans, and the cameras have already resumed filming to capture reactions from The Valley cast as the unexpected romance became public. Jax, who had previously stepped away from Season 3, may now return to the show after the new developments.
Neither Taylor nor Krebs has publicly addressed their relationship in detail. What are your thoughts on this unusual romance?
Image credit: TMZ, Us Weekly, Brittany Cartwright/Instagram, X photos
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