Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Spy or Drama? Brittany Cartwright's Paranoid Nightmare in 'The Valley'

Brittany Cartwright (R) began to suspect that the home she shares with Jax Taylor had been bugged with listening devices on the June 3 episode of The Valley (pictured)

JAX TAYLOR'S DESPICABLE DEEDS EXPOSED: "VANDERPUMP RULES" STAR SPOTTED IN SHADY BEHAVIOR ON "THE VALLEY"

In a jaw-dropping episode of Bravo's "The Valley," Brittany Cartwright revealed that she had been living in fear of being surveilled by her estranged husband, Jax Taylor. The drama unfolded when she received a chilling message from an unknown number, referencing intimate details about their home life - leaving her wondering if someone was secretly watching her every move.

As the episode began, viewers were given a glimpse into Brittany's financial struggles since Jax's departure for rehab. The couple had been facing a mortgage crisis, with Jax opting not to pay the bills while he was away. However, things took a dark turn when Brittany discovered that someone was seemingly listening in on her conversations.

And it was her estranged husband Jax (pictured) that she feared may have bugged the home

In a disturbing twist, Jax sent a text message to his estranged wife through the show's producer, hinting that he had access to their home's audio feed. "Make sure you get that on film," he wrote. "I can hear everything. Childish behavior." The ominous warning left Brittany shaken, wondering aloud if her ex-husband had installed a bug in their home.

The plot thickened when Jax's sister revealed that he had told her about Brittany covering up the interior cameras at their shared residence. But was this just a clever ruse to make it seem like he had access to their private conversations? Or did Jax truly have his ear to the ground, listening in on every conversation?

Brittany's confessional interview was filled with suspicion and frustration as she reflected on her tumultuous relationship with Jax. "Unless he put some secret devices around this house, our interior cameras don't have sound," she revealed. "But we are speaking about Jax Taylor here, I don't put anything past him anymore."

Brittany covered up the security cameras in their home in a rage after learning that her ex hadn't been paying their mortgage while in rehab. But during a phone call she had with his sister, a producer interrupted her with a message she received from Jax

The Valley's producers masterfully wove the drama into a complex web of tension and deceit, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. Was Jax genuinely monitoring Brittany from rehab, or was this just another one of his manipulative ploys?

As the episode progressed, more secrets were spilled about Jax's antics in rehab. He bragged to his friend Jason Caperna about making a killing on their joint podcast and claimed he would donate 100% of the proceeds to cover their outstanding mortgage payments. However, it soon became apparent that this was just another empty promise from Jax.

In an email allegedly sent by Jax to Brittany while in rehab, he wrote: "The home is in foreclosure and after this month, I won't be paying anything more. You will be responsible until we sell the house." Was this a genuine attempt to offload his financial responsibilities or just another way for Jax to shift the blame onto Brittany?

'Make sure you get that on film,' he wrote, addressing the show's producer. 'I can hear everything. Childish behavior,' he added, suggesting that he was able to hear Brittany's chat with his sister; pictured March 14 in LA

The Valley's cast members have been vocal about their disdain for Jax's actions on and off the show, with many fans echoing their sentiments online. As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Jax Taylor's behavior has left a trail of devastation in his wake.

In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, Brittany Cartwright opened up about her emotional state following this latest revelation. "I was always hopeful that being in the facility would make some kind of change or open his eyes a little bit to do something better," she said tearfully. "But based on his behavior, the whole time he's been in there, I am so worried he has not learned a damn thing."

The drama is far from over for Brittany and Jax as they navigate their complicated history on national television. Will Jax finally take responsibility for his actions or will this tumultuous relationship continue to play out like a twisted game of cat and mouse? Stay tuned to find out.

Brittany worried he may have installed a listening device, as the cameras she covered up allegedly didn't record sound

The Valley airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on TheScholarlyNote.com. Don't miss out on all the juicy drama - tune in tonight!

Jax later told his sister he was going to the hospital for high blood pressure, and he mentioned that he had seen Brittany covering up the security cameras; pictured in 2021 in LA

Earlier, Jax told his friend Jason Caperna that he would give Brittany his half of the podcast revenue to help her pay the mortgage while he was away, because he couldn't pay what he owed by himself

But after the 'bugging' incident, he allegedly told her in an email that the house was in foreclosure and he would no longer be paying for it at all, seemingly retracting his plans to share the podcast money

It was also ironic that he planned to give his have of the revenue from the podcast, as Brittany claimed he hadn't been recording with her for months, leaving her to host it on her own

The Valley airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo