Brittany Cartwright’s New Romance Sparks Hope Amid Ongoing Divorce Drama
Brittany Cartwright is officially off the market—or at least dipping her toes back into the dating pool—one year after filing for divorce from Vanderpump Rules co-star Jax Taylor, according to insider reports and confirmed updates from her friend and fellow castmate Kristen Doute.
Now, I *know* you’ve been glued to the drama since the beginning, but let’s be honest—you probably missed a few key details along the way. That’s why I’m here. I’ll explain, but try to keep up.
Brittany, who shares 4-year-old son Cruz with Jax, has been navigating the emotional and logistical chaos of divorce for over a year now. And while the process has been anything but smooth, it seems she’s found some comfort in a new relationship that her close circle is actually excited about.
Kristen Doute, who co-stars with Brittany on the spin-off series The Valley, confirmed the news to People on August 21, and her tone was notably upbeat. “She has someone in her life that’s really amazing that I am head over heels for,” Doute gushed. “She’s dated people during her single years since her ex-husband, and I have not approved of them. They’ve been fine, but not wonderful. This person is very wonderful and very cool. Very family-feeling.”
Now, before you start Googling every eligible bachelor in L.A., Doute didn’t reveal the identity of the mystery man. However, she did note that he’s also a parent, which seems to be a major point in his favor. “He’s a dad, so it makes it really easy,” she explained. “A lot easier and understandable.”
So, yes, Brittany is dating someone new. And no, it’s not serious *yet*—but it’s promising enough that her friends are cautiously optimistic. When asked if the couple is serious, Doute teased, “We’ll see.”
This news comes just a month after Brittany herself declared on Watch What Happens Live! that she was “single as a Pringle.” During her appearance in July, she opened up about the difficulties of dating post-divorce. “Dating after being separated and going through a divorce is so weird,” she told host Andy Cohen. “It’s not the easiest thing ever.”
She also admitted to being extra cautious this time around. “You notice so many little things because the red flags and stuff I have to watch out for,” she said. “I don’t want to be in another situation like I was and just ignore, ignore, ignore, because I try to always see the best in people, and you always think somebody is going to change.”
Brittany also gave a rare update on the status of her divorce from Jax, which has been dragging on since she filed in August 2024. “We both didn’t send in our stuff at the right time. It’s a lot of stuff that happens,” she explained. “October 15 is the date, and it’s going to happen.”
As for their co-parenting relationship? She didn’t hold back. “It’s horrible,” she admitted. “There’s no trust whatsoever.” The only thing they seem to agree on is Jax’s decision to exit The Valley ahead of season three, which she called “a great decision by everyone.”
For those who’ve been living under a reality TV rock, Brittany and Jax’s relationship has been a rollercoaster since the start. They met in 2015 after Jax’s split from Stassi Schroeder and weathered a cheating scandal involving former castmate Faith Stowers before tying the knot in 2019. Their castle wedding in Kentucky was even featured on Bravo. The couple welcomed son Cruz in April 2021, a year after leaving Vanderpump Rules, and announced their separation in February 2024.
While the divorce has been messy, Brittany seems to be focusing on moving forward—both emotionally and romantically. Whether this new relationship lasts or fizzles out remains to be seen, but for now, it’s a small win in a year full of turbulence.
So, if you were wondering whether Brittany Cartwright was ready to dip her toe back into love, the answer seems to be: cautiously optimistic, with a side of parental compatibility.
Hopefully that wasn’t too complicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News
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