Andy Cohen has welcomed Jax Taylor's decision to quit The Valley

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 it's going to take to get to a better place with Brittany and in the world. And I hope he takes the time to lean into this, away from the cameras."

Jax recently confirmed that he was quitting The Valley.

The reality star confirmed he won't be part of the third season of the Bravo show following an "incredibly challenging" year, which saw him split from Brittany - the mother of his four-year-old son Cruz - and subsequently check into rehab for mental health and addiction treatment.

Jax told Us Weekly: "After an incredibly challenging year and many honest conversations with my team and producers, I'll be stepping away from the next season of The Valley.

"Right now, my focus needs to be on my sobriety, my mental health, and co-parenting. Taking this time is necessary for me to become the best version of myself - especially for our son, Cruz."

Jax previously admitted that he's been battling a cocaine addiction for more than 20 years.

He said on the Hot Mic podcast: "I have substance issues - primarily with cocaine. It's hard to say out loud. I've been dealing with this on and off since I was 23 and now I'm 45.

"There was times where I would stop doing it but then there were times where I'd go heavy on it.

"I just want to let people know this is a really, really tough disease and it's a really tough sickness."