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.

Taylor will appear at the reunion for The Valley, which has already been taped. The show’s finale is slated to air July 22. It’s not yet known if the remainder of the cast — including Danny Booko, Nia Sanchez, Kristen Doute, Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, and others — will all return for season three.

Andy Cohen fully supports Jax Taylor ‘s decision to leave Bravo’s The Valley. Earlier this week, Taylor told Us Weekly that he would not be returning for the reality show’s upcoming third season to focus on his sobriety, mental health, and his role as a coparent with his estranged wife and costar, Brittany Cartwright.