Reality television personality Jax Taylor was photographed with Lori Krebs, the longtime publicist for his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright, during a recent trip to Mexico. The images, taken over the weekend at Hotel Mousai in Puerto Vallarta, show Taylor and Krebs in a swimming pool, appearing to embrace.
Taylor, 47, and Krebs were reportedly celebrating his birthday with friends. The photos depict them holding each other chest-to-chest while floating in the pool. Taylor, known for his role in "Vanderpump Rules," was shirtless, while Krebs, who has represented both Taylor and Cartwright for years, wore a black bathing suit. Following their swim, Krebs was seen relaxing on a pool lounger.
A source told TMZ that Taylor and Krebs "stayed close, hugged throughout the day, and were not trying to hide that they were together." Prior to this trip, fans had speculated about a potential relationship between Taylor and Krebs in February 2024 after Taylor shared an affectionate photo with her on Instagram. At the time, Taylor and Cartwright denied the rumors.
According to Page Six, the recent photos have left Cartwright feeling "betrayed" by Krebs. A source indicated that Cartwright is more upset with her publicist than with Taylor, stating, "she doesn’t expect much from him at this point." The source added that when rumors of a relationship between Taylor and Krebs first surfaced two years ago, Cartwright trusted Krebs's assurances that nothing was happening. "She continued to work with her and trust her, and this is how Lori repays her?" the source questioned, noting that Krebs had "crossed a line she cannot come back from."
Krebs, founder of LoriK Public Relations, has seemingly deactivated her Instagram account. Her website states she specializes in "celebrity management and partnerships," with clients from various reality television series.
Taylor and Cartwright, who wed in 2019, filed for divorce in 2024. Their marital issues were documented on "Vanderpump Rules." The couple shares a five-year-old son, Cruz. Cartwright has previously spoken about the difficulties of dating as a single mother and stated that the lack of intimacy and arguments in her marriage contributed to her decision to divorce, telling Us Weekly that she did not want to remain "unhappy for the rest of my life."