Tom Sandoval Says ‘Vanderpump Guidelines’ Forged ‘Was Conscious’ Of Jax Taylor’s Drug Habit

Tom Sandoval says information of Jax Taylor’s drug habit got here as no shock to the Vanderpump Guidelines forged. 

The Traitors star, 42, stopped by Andy Cohen’s Watch What Occurs Stay on Wednesday, March 5, the place he opened up a few latest confession from his former Bravo costar, 45, that was already recognized inside their circle of associates. 

In a clip shared to the WWHL Instagram account, Andy, 56, requested Tom about his response to Jax’s latest confession that he was “83 days sober” from cocaine. 

“I believe that that’s wonderful,” Tom replied. “I’m so pleased with him. I believe that’s so superior. He actually looks like he’s actually been engaged on himself, for actual.”

When requested if he was “conscious” of what Jax had been going via, the fact star admitted, “Sure, I used to be considerably conscious of his issues with habit.” 

“I’ve been round him through the years, clearly,” the previous SUR bartender stated. Each Jax and Tom have been unique forged members on Vanderpump Guidelines when it premiered again in 2013.

Andy then requested Tom if “the forged was conscious,” to which he answered, “Yeah.”

Jax’s confession got here the day earlier than throughout an emotional Tuesday, March 4, look on Bravo’s Sizzling Mic Podcast.

“I’m an addict,” The Valley star stated.

“I’ve substance points — primarily with cocaine. It’s exhausting to say out loud. I’ve been coping with this on and off since I used to be 23 and now I’m 45,” Jax continued. “There was occasions the place I’d cease doing it however then there have been occasions the place I’d go heavy on it.”

He additionally admitted that sharing these particulars was one thing “I’ve by no means stated this in my life,” including that it felt like “an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders.” 

Taylor sharing his story additionally appeared to have been a weight lifted for these closest to him.

In an unique assertion to PEOPLE Tuesday, Jax’s estranged spouse and former Vanderpump Guidelines costar Brittany Cartwright stated, “I am glad that he lastly admitted to what was actually happening.”

The previous couple are mother and father to a 3-year-old son named Cruz Cauchi.

“For the primary time, I can communicate overtly concerning the extent of trauma he is instilled on our household through the years,” the 36-year-old advised PEOPLE on Tuesday. “I’ve tried desperately to assist him with out success. I pray that sooner or later he utterly knocks this habit, however I am skeptical. His behaviors are nonetheless alarming and his remedy plan appears to be the naked minimal.”

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Brittany filed for divorce from Jax in August 2024.

In a separate assertion shared to her Instagram Tales, Brittany mentioned the “injury” Jax’s habit had on their little one. 

“His habit sadly has achieved irreparable injury to my son and I. I’ve spent years attempting to assist him,” she wrote. “I want greater than anybody I may say how proud I’m of him immediately however I might be mendacity. His actions will communicate for themselves.”

On an Amazon Stay, former costar Lala Kent stated, “That isn’t simple to confess. That is going to be his journey and his journey solely, and he ought to be the one one to talk on it as a result of none of us know what he’s been via in his life.”

“[Sobriety] just isn’t one measurement matches all,” Kent added, through TMZ. Everybody has a unique degree of habit, however habit is habit.”

When you or somebody you understand is combating substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.