Creator Drama
Jax Taylor Publicist Controversy
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 9 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Aug 6, 2026, drawn from 4 sources.
“She’s our publicist and a very, very good friend of mine, so a photo like that — people I know were saying a lot of crap about it — but it really wasn’t that big of a deal,”
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Background
Jax Taylor, a former star of Vanderpump Rules, has been going through a divorce from his wife Brittany Cartwright. Lori Krebs, his publicist, has been representing both Jax and Brittany throughout their marriage and divorce proceedings.
The role of a publicist is to maintain a neutral stance and protect the interests of their clients. However, the recent photos of Jax and Lori together have raised questions about a potential conflict of interest and loyalty.
The timeline
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Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs Spotted Together
Jax Taylor and his publicist Lori Krebs were photographed together in a Puerto Vallarta pool, celebrating Jax's birthday, sparking controversy and allegedly leaving Brittany Cartwright feeling betrayed[1078]
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Fans Notice Chemistry Between Jax and Lori
Fans reportedly noticed chemistry between Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs as far back as February 2024, which Jax denied at the time[1078]
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Rumors surface about Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs hooking up
Rumors that Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs were hooking up started surfacing around the same time Taylor and Brittany Cartwright announced their separation, according to Article 1.[3255]
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Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright deny hooking up rumors
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright denied rumors about Taylor and Lori Krebs hooking up on their podcast, responding to pictures they posted of each other on Instagram, according to Article 1.[3255]
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Brittany Cartwright files for divorce from Jax Taylor
Brittany Cartwright filed for divorce from Jax Taylor in August 2024, according to Article 1.[3255]
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Jax Taylor confirms he is "taken" on Instagram
Jax Taylor confirmed he is "taken" by commenting on his Instagram post after a fan suggested he should be on The Bachelor, according to Article 3.[3256]
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Brittany Cartwright hopes Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs are "miserable"
Brittany Cartwright told People in a video posted on August 4 that she hopes Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs are "absolutely miserable," according to Article 3.[3256]
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Brittany Cartwright feels "complete betrayal" over Jax Taylor's romance
Brittany Cartwright told People in an August 5 sit-down that she feels "complete betrayal" regarding Jax Taylor's romance with Lori Krebs, who was her publicist for 10 years, according to Article 2.[3257]
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Jax Taylor tells Page Six he is "in love" with Lori Krebs
Jax Taylor told Page Six on August 6 that he is "in love" with Lori Krebs, stating, "You can’t help who you fall in love with," according to Article 2.[3257]
Frequently asked
Who is Lori Krebs?
Lori Krebs is the publicist for Jax Taylor and his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright.
Why is the controversy surrounding Jax and Lori significant?
The controversy is significant because it raises questions about a potential conflict of interest and loyalty, as Lori is supposed to maintain a neutral stance as a publicist.
How has Brittany Cartwright reacted to the news?
According to sources, Brittany Cartwright is allegedly feeling betrayed, and is angrier at Lori than at Jax.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- distractify.com, Jax Taylor Gets Cozy With the One Person Who's Supposed to Stay Neutral — His Publicist"She doesn't expect much from him at this point." Source: InstagramFormer Vanderpump Rules star Jax Taylor was ph, Jul 14, 2026.
- thecut.com, By Kathleen Walsh, an evening blogger, writing about news, pop culture, and politics. She is also a contributor to Vulture, and her writing has appeared in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Independent, InS, Jul 15, 2026.
- eonline.com, Jax Taylor Breaks Silence on Dating His and Brittany Cartwright’s Ex Publicist Lori KrebsBrittany Cartwright is speaking out on Jax Taylor’s new romance. Less than two weeks after E! News confirmed he, Aug 4, 2026.
- usmagazine.com, The Valley alum Jax Taylor is speaking out about his new romance with his former publicist, Lori Krebs. “I love [Lori] to death. You can’t help who you fall in love with. Everybody deserves to find ha, Aug 6, 2026.
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