United Kingdom, March 5 -- Brittany Cartwright is "glad" that Jax Taylor has opened up about his addiction struggles.

The 36-year-old reality star split from Jax, 45, in 2024 after five years of marriage but after he admitted that he has been dealing with "substance issues - primarily with cocaine" in recent times, she admitted that she had "tried desperate to help him" throughout their time together.

She told People: "I'm glad that he finally admitted to what was really going on."

"For the first time, I can speak openly about the extent of trauma he's instilled on our family over the years.

"I've tried desperately to help him without success. I pray that one day he completely knocks this addiction, but I'm skeptical. His behaviors ar...