Jax Taylor cozies up to his and ex Brittany Cartwright’s longtime publicist in steamy vacation snaps

Jolie Zenna, Bernie Zilio Tue, July 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM UTC

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Jax Taylor was spotted cozying up to his and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s longtime publicist, Lori Krebs, in steamy vacation snaps.

In photos obtained by TMZ Monday, the two were seen holding each other intimately as they swam in the pool at a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

They also appeared deep in conversation as a shirtless Taylor embraced Krebs by wrapping his arms around her.

Jax Taylor was spotted cozying up to his and estranged wife Brittany Cartwright’s longtime publicist, Lori Krebs, in steamy vacation snaps (seen above). TMZ

In photos published Monday, the two were seen holding each other intimately as they swam in the pool at a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. TMZ

An eyewitness told the outlet that the pair were hugging throughout the day and not trying to hide that they were together.

TMZ also obtained a video of the “Vanderpump Rules” and “Valley” alum engaging in a very animated chat with the talent agent while sitting poolside.

According to the outlet, Taylor and Krebs were on vacation with a larger group of friends to celebrate his birthday, which was July 11.

They also appeared deep in conversation as a shirtless Taylor embraced Krebs by wrapping his arms around her. TMZ

An eyewitness said the pair were hugging throughout the day and not trying to hide that they were together. TMZ

As for Cartwright, a source exclusively told Page Six she learned about the pictures shortly before they were published and that she feels “betrayed” by Krebs more so than Taylor because she “doesn’t expect much from him at this point.”

“When the Jax-Lori rumors first started swirling two years ago, Brittany chose to believe Lori that nothing was going on,” our source told us. “She continued to work with her and trust her, and this is how Lori repays her?”

Our source insisted Krebs “has always inserted herself into moments that should be about her clients” but that she has now “crossed a line she cannot come back from.”

The duo were seen sitting together and chatting poolside as well. TMZ

In other images, Taylor was seen on his phone in the pool. TMZ

Reps for Taylor, Krebs and Cartwright did not immediately respond to our requests for comment.

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Meanwhile, the LoriK Public Relations founder deactivated her Instagram account shortly before the images surfaced.

Cartwright, 37, filed for divorce from Taylor, 46, in August 2024 after first announcing their separation that February. The duo have continued to co-parent their 5-year-old son, Cruz, as they await the finalization of their split.

Krebs was also on her phone while lounging. TMZ

Page Six is told Cartwright feels more “betrayed” by Krebs (pictured), whom she considered a “very, very good friend.” STAR INFLUX LA / BACKGRID

This is not the first time Taylor and Krebs have been linked.

They previously raised eyebrows when they posted selfies — including one showing her kissing him on the cheek — on their respective Instagram Stories in February 2024. A blind item later emerged alleging that they had hooked up in a bar bathroom in Canada.

However, both Taylor and Cartwright shut down the speculation on their formerly shared podcast, “When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany,” at the time.

Cartwright filed for divorce from Taylor (seen together in happier times) in August 2024 after first announcing their separation that February. mrjaxtaylor/Instagram

They wed in June 2019. mrjaxtaylor/Instagram

“It was cracking me up how everyone was going crazy about that picture you posted with our publicist, Lori,” Cartwright said to Taylor during the episode.

“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,” the “Valley” star continued.

“So I want to make that clear because Lori’s an amazing publicist, a super hard worker and she does so much amazing work for us. I just want to make sure we clear that up because that’s just ridiculous.”

The estranged couple continue to co-parent their son, Cruz (pictured), as they await the finalization of their divorce. brittany/Instagram

Cartwright still stars on “The Valley,” while Taylor exited the series in 2025. brittany/Instagram

Two months later, Taylor denied the rumors once again while attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

“Oh, that? Not again. That was all just hearsay, and it’s just a shame that that happened,” the former model told “Entertainment Tonight” when asked about the Krebs chatter. “But yeah, no, nothing happened there.”

Krebs has more than 15 years of experience in the field, specializing in “celebrity management and partnerships,” per her website.

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