Jax Taylor and Lori Krebs: Scandalous Pool Photos Spark Controversy

Reality TV star Jax Taylor is back in the spotlight after photos surfaced showing him in a close embrace with Lori Krebs, the longtime publicist of his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright. The images, taken at a Mexican resort pool, emerged months after the pair were spotted together at a bar in Florida.

Back in May, Jax and Lori were seen at Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill in Boca Raton. Witnesses said they were low-key, drinking soda, and seemed not to want to be recognized. At the time, their meeting raised no eyebrows, but now, after the release of the revealing Mexico photos, it looks different.

Sources say Jax was in Florida in May for business: he gave talks at mental health facilities, including Lifeskills, and participated in a 5K run for Recovery Through Repetition, where he is an ambassador. However, the new pool photos make one wonder if that trip was really about work.

In the photos, Jax and Lori are standing chest-to-chest in the water, hugging and floating together. A witness claimed they were close and affectionate all day, not trying to hide their connection. The pair were in Puerto Vallarta with a group of friends celebrating Jax's birthday on July 11.

After the photos and video went viral, Brittany Cartwright decided to cut ties with Lori. Insiders say Lori called Brittany before TMZ published the story, but the conversation didn't go well. It's unclear if Jax reached out, but sources wouldn't be surprised if he forgot to hit send.

Recall that Brittany filed for divorce from Jax in August 2024 after five years of marriage. The exes continue to co-parent their son Cruz, though their post-split relationship remains rocky. This new scandal has again put Taylor's personal life in the spotlight and may affect his public image.

Fans and media are debating whether Jax and Lori had a romantic relationship or if it was just friendly closeness. Taylor has not commented yet. We'll have to wait for an official statement or more details.