United Kingdom, July 18 -- Andy Cohen has welcomed Jax Taylor's decision to quit The Valley.

The 46-year-old star recently announced that he was walking away from the reality TV series in order to focus on his sobriety, and Andy has now voiced his support for Jax's decision.

Andy, 57, told People: "I think it's a good decision. I think he needs to work out s*** without cameras around."

The TV host believes Jax is "very committed" to his sobriety journey.

Andy actually spoke to Jax off-camera about how to rebuild his life and his relationship with his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright.

Andy said: "This comes up at the reunion - I have kind of a serious conversation with him about his need for control and his anger issues, and what i...