For Vanderpump Rules alum Jax Taylor, his time on reality TV may have been the best days of his life. But now it's on to a new season. He explained why he's leaving The Valley after two seasons.

On Wednesday, July 16, Taylor announced his intention to step away from the upcoming third season of the reality show, primarily to focus on his sobriety. Cohen, who hosted The Valley' s second season reunion, spoke with PEOPLE at Las Culturistas Culture Awards on July 17, and voiced his support for Taylor.

At the time, Taylor's team said in a statement that he "has always been candid about his mental health struggles, especially during the past few months on his podcast. This is a particularly sensitive time for him and his family. They ask for privacy and respect until he is ready to speak more on this matter."