Lisa Vanderpump Knew ‘Something Was Awry’ With Jax Taylor - But Had No Idea He Struggled With Cocaine Addiction! Really???

Is Lisa Vanderpump seriously trying to say she had no clue Jax Taylor was addicted to the pasta?

This week, the 45-year-old reality star revealed for the first time on the Hot Mic podcast that he has been battling a cocaine addiction on and off since he was 23. He is now somewhat sober, having not had any cocaine or alcohol in 83 days. However, he does smoke weed, which makes him California sober.

The news came as a shock to no one! Everyone suspected he had these issues ever since Vanderpump Rules premiered in 2013! Well, not everyone… LVP claims she didn’t know Jax was addicted to cocaine — but knew something was off about him. When Andy Cohen brought up the fact Jax just came clean about his struggles, the SUR owner said on Radio Andy on Wednesday:

“How long has this been going on? Because I knew there was, you know, when he had a like huge deal with me, I think it was the last words he said was, ‘You’re on my show.’ And I was like, ‘You know what, this is my show.'”

She had no idea something was wrong until their confrontation in the Season 8 finale!? Has she not seen this man over the years? The signs were all there!

According to Lisa, she remembered looking into his eyes and knowing “something was awry for sure.” The television personality continued to tell Andy Cohen:

“But Jax is very stubborn and he is going to tell you what he wants you to know. I knew something was going on but [I don’t have much contact with him] on The Valley. I am not that involved — not like I am with Vanderpump Rules.”

However, he was on Vanderpump Rules for years! Way before The Valley! It’s hard to believe she didn’t know exactly what was going on all this time. If the fans picked up on it right away, we bet she did, too!

Listen to the full interview (below):

Andy Cohen caught up with Lisa Vanderpump and discussed Jax Taylor's cocaine addiction admission on yesterday's edition of SiriusXM's Radio Andy. pic.twitter.com/uePFo5XpkI

— Lisa Vanderpump Fans (@VanderpumpArmy) March 6, 2025