The knotty question of whether Jax Taylor would return for Season 3 of "The Valley" has now been answered: Through his team, Taylor has issued a statement saying he is stepping away from the Bravo show himself in order to focus on his recovery and mental health.

Jax Taylor, who has been a mainstay on Bravo reality television for over a decade, will not return for Season 3 of “The Valley” to focus on his sobriety and mental health.

Tamra Judge reacted to Jax Taylor's exit from 'The Valley' after two seasons, questioning if he was fired while he focuses on his mental health