Jax Taylor and Katie Maloney weren’t the most important enemies on Vanderpump Rules when the present began, however almost a decade later they’re nonetheless at odds.
Viewers have been launched to the previous costars when Vanderpump Rules debuted in 2013. In addition to getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s prefer to work at Lisa Vanderpump‘s numerous Los Angeles eating places, followers have been additionally handled to loads of drama.
As Katie’s relationship with — and subsequent marriage to — Tom Schwartz performed out on display, Jax typically ended up at odds along with his buddy’s vital different. It didn’t assist that Katie was (and continues to be) shut with Jax’s ex-girlfriend, Stassi Schroeder.
Following a high-profile cut up early into Vanderpump Rules‘ tenure on Bravo, Jax and Stassi were able to remain friends. They even developed a bond with each other’s respective companions, Brittany Cartwright and Beau Clark.
Things took a flip, nevertheless, when Jax and Brittany skipped Stassi and Beau’s wedding ceremony in Italy in May 2022. Jax and Brittany tried to clarify why they needed to miss the large day, however Stassi and Beau haven’t publicly accepted their apology or allow them to again into their inside circle.
Katie, for her half, was the maid of honor on the wedding ceremony and because of this remained loyal to Stassi. Brittany has since confirmed that Katie has stored her distance from her and Jax because the wedding ceremony drama.
Scroll on for a timeline of Katie and Jax’s feud by the years:
Caught on Camera
When they joined Vanderpump Rules in 2013, Katie and Jax weren’t shut mates when cameras have been rolling. Katie remained on Stassi’s aspect amid the previous actuality star’s ups and downs with Jax. Meanwhile, Jax argued that Katie wasn’t an excellent match for his buddy Schwartz.
(Katie and Schwartz tied the knot in 2016 however known as it quits 5 years later after over a decade collectively.)
Growing Closer
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“I was not excited about that, and I was very much opposed to it. I love them. I love all my friends. But I don’t want to live next to any of them,” Katie instructed The Daily Dish in 2017. “I think it’s great that we have our space. We spend so much time together — working together, hanging out, traveling together, that it’s really nice to kind of have your space. And now our space is their space kind of.”
Katie stated she spoke with Brittany about boundaries — however Jax didn’t get the message.
“Brittany and I, especially, had a conversation not, like, laying ground rules, but just kind of being, ‘Hey, this could be fun. This could be great, but just remember just call or text,’” she continued. “Jax has not been following that rule. Like, random knocks at the door. I’m like, ‘Who’s here?’ Jax [at the door], ‘Is Tom home?’”
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Amid the lighthearted grievance, Jax publicly confirmed his help for Katie and Schwartz’s marriage.
“Everybody’s got an opinion. It’s so funny. If everybody would just take care of themselves in this world, it would be better,” he instructed Bravo Insider concerning the then-newlyweds on the time. “Well, they just got married. The first year is always the hardest, they say, right? But I think they’ve been great as far as I can see. I don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but I think Tom and Katie have been great. So far, so good.”
Jax famous he was all the time round if Katie or Schwartz wanted recommendation, including, “I mean, I live down the hall from them, so I would see [any issues] first. … People [say], ‘You were really adamant about saying maybe you shouldn’t get married.’ I wasn’t saying, ‘Don’t get married’ because I don’t like Katie — I love Katie and I love Tom.”
Taking Digs
After praising Katie and Schwartz’s union, Jax was singing a distinct tune three years later.
“If Katie doesn’t drive Tom crazy [then they could go the distance], ’cause Tom is the most easygoing guy in the world, Katie can be a little tough at times,” Jax defined to Bravo Insider in March 2020. “She’s just a firecracker. I love them together. They’re my best friends, both of them, I want them to be together forever and then some. … They’re good. They’re good right now.”
Later that yr, Jax and Brittany introduced their departure from Vanderpump Rules.
At Odds Again
Jax didn’t maintain again about his points with Katie after she publicly sided with Stassi following the marriage drama.
“She’s so far up Stassi’s butt,” Jax stated on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in March 2023. “It makes no sense. [It’s like] high school.”
The former bartender additionally accused Katie of beforehand dishonest on Schwartz. “No, Katie has [cheated],” he stated in response to a query about which of his Pump Rules costars weren’t concerned in infidelity drama. Katie, for her half, has denied the claims a number of instances.
That identical month, Jax and Brittany hinted they weren’t ruling out a return to Vanderpump Rules within the aftermath of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ cheating scandal. Katie, however, had questions about Jax’s intention after he bashed the fact TV collection since his preliminary exit.
“Jax has also been talking s–t about the show for three years. So like, what? I find that odd. Obviously he’s changed his tune, but OK,” she stated on the “Everything Iconic With Danny Pellegrino” podcast in April 2023.
Bravo has since ordered a by-product collection starring Brittany, Jax and Kristen Doute.
Several Vanderpump Rules stars have stepped away from the Bravo collection through the years. Cameras began following the employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR in 2012 after she rose to fame on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Season 1 of Pump Rules, which premiered in January 2013, starred Lisa, Stassi Schroeder, Jax […]
Getting the Last Laugh
The season 7 forged of ‘Vandepump Rules’ – Lala Kent, Stassi Schroeder, Tom Sandoval, Kristen Doute, Ariana Madix, Lisa Vanderpump, Tom Schwartz, Katie Maloney-Schwartz, Scheana Shay, Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and James Kennedy. Tommy Garcia/Bravo
Ahead of the extremely anticipated season 10 reunion of Vanderpump Rules, Jax claimed to have “tea” about alleged brawls that broke out throughout filming. Katie set the report straight when she commented on a Bravo fan account’s submit about Jax’s feedback in March 2023, writing, “Lol.”
The reunion, which aired in May, didn’t embrace any forged members getting bodily. James Kennedy, although, left the stage a number of instances after getting upset with Sandoval and almost charging at him throughout an argument.
Choosing Her Side
Jax Taylor, Tom Schwartz, Katie Maloney and Tom Sandoval Scott Kirkland/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock; Stephanie Augello/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
During Jax and Brittany’s three-episode stint on Peacock’s Watch With characteristic, the previous sweater designer made a uncommon remark in help of Katie.
“I think [Sandoval] had a lot to do with why they got divorced,” Jax stated in April 2023 about how Sandoval’s friendship with Schwartz affected the latter’s marriage to Katie. “I would like to think they would still be together if it weren’t for Sandoval. As much as Katie drives me nuts, I see her point.”
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Rehashing Old Drama
In October 2023, Jax put Katie on blast when he claimed she was “mean” to Brittany.
“I have a problem with that,” he stated in footage from an occasion uploaded to Instagram by way of a fan account. “She’s mean to my wife. She hasn’t returned calls and they haven’t talked forever. She did our gender reveal [party] and she was in our wedding. Katie’s got a little bit of a big head right now. She’s riding on Ariana [Madix]‘s coattails.”
The fan account allegedly acquired a message from Katie, which learn, “Lol Brittany hasn’t called me. I also saw her on Scheana [Shay]’s birthday and we were fine. I’m not mean to her.”
Jax fired again when screenshots of Katie’s response appeared on social media. “Bulls–t … you are a mean girl to my wife … she’s done nothing to you but be your friend,” he wrote within the feedback part of the fan account’s submit. “That’s [a] lie we need to see proof!!! I can say s–t too show the proof that you called.”
That identical month, Jax appeared on WWHL the place he agreed with Andy Cohen that Katie was Stassi’s “puppet,” including, “I think because of the situation that we didn’t go to Stassi’s wedding, Katie is just doing what Stassi says. So she’s mad at my wife and I just don’t think that is fair. It had nothing to do with my wife, so I don’t think she should be so mean to her.”
Pointing Blame Her Way
Jax blamed Katie for beginning rumors that he was dishonest on Brittany, which was repeated on season 11 of Vanderpump Rules and season 1 of The Valley.
“Katie loves to f—king just start s—t. That’s what she does. She plays at home and she sees something on her phone on Reddit and she will start the rumor mill. That’s what she does. She’s spreading all kinds of s—t,” Jax stated on the Vanderpump Rules After Show in March 2024. “Can you remind me what it was again though?”
Jax denied the accusations, which Katie stated she didn’t begin.
“[The blind item] is not specific to me or being sent to me. I am not the one creating these rumors. Literally anyone can see it and thousands have seen it,” she argued in her personal interview. “When you see blind items about people that you know, you are going to send them to people that you know.”
While speaking to Ariana Madix concerning the hypothesis, Katie stated she personally thought Jax may have been untrue. Jax and Brittany introduced their resolution to separate shortly after the clips for the aftershow have been taped. A supply beforehand instructed Us Weekly that infidelity had nothing to do with the separation.
Sharing Her Side of the Story
During an look on WWHL in March 2024, Katie addressed her rift with Brittany, saying, “Obviously, our friendship has been strained for a while because of Jax. I don’t like that man.”
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