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Jax Taylor breaks silence on romance with ex Brittany Cartwright’s longtime publicist: ‘I am taken’

Jax Taylor confirms his relationship with Lori Krebs, Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist, amid divorce proceedings.

By · Published August 2, 2026  20:51 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Jax Taylor confirmed he is in a relationship with Lori Krebs, the former publicist of his ex-wife Brittany Cartwright. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 93d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 11 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 11 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 9.
  • Primary Driver: Jax Taylor confirms his relationship with Lori Krebs, Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist, amid divorce proceedings.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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Jax Taylor, star of the reality show 'Vanderpump Rules', confirmed his relationship with Lori Krebs, Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist, on July 30. The revelation came amid ongoing divorce proceedings between Taylor and Cartwright. Taylor's statement, 'I am taken', was first reported by Page Six and quickly picked up by multiple entertainment outlets. The news sparked reactions from other figures associated with the show.

Kristen Doute, another cast member, referred to Cartwright as a 'victim' in the situation. This comment was noted by Yahoo and Female First, though the context and specifics of Doute's statement are not yet clear. The timing of Taylor's announcement coincides with the public filing of his divorce from Cartwright. The divorce was first reported by Cleveland.com.

The publicist, Lori Krebs, had previously worked with Cartwright, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. The publicist, Lori Krebs, had previously worked with Cartwright, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. The divorce proceedings and Taylor's new relationship are likely to be subjects of continued interest and speculation among fans and media outlets.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 93d ago.

Quick answers

Who is Lori Krebs?

Lori Krebs is a publicist who previously worked with Brittany Cartwright. She is now in a relationship with Jax Taylor.

What did Kristen Doute say about Brittany Cartwright?

Kristen Doute referred to Brittany Cartwright as a 'victim' in the context of Jax Taylor's new relationship. The specifics of her statement are not yet clear.

When did Jax Taylor confirm his relationship with Lori Krebs?

Jax Taylor confirmed his relationship with Lori Krebs on July 30, 2026.

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