After Season 1 ended with her split from Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright might have a new man in The Valley Season 2! In recent weeks, Brittany was spotted hanging out with Tanner Courtad. This is her first rumored romantic connection since splitting from Jax. Meanwhile, her estranged husband was pictured out with Paige Woolen on multiple occasions. However, Jax insisted he’s not dating anyone.
When Brittany and Jax first announced their split, many assumed it was a publicity stunt. Especially since, at the time, hopes weren’t high for The Valley. However, the show was a huge success, proving it didn’t need a publicity stunt to produce hype. Furthermore, Season 1 showed Brittany getting increasingly fed up with how Jax treated her.
Of course, this development comes at a complicated time in Brittany’s personal life. Jax recently entered inpatient therapy, vowing to be a better man for their son. While Jax is taking steps to ensure his future happiness, it’s safe to say Brittany is doing the same. Here’s everything we know about Brittany and Tanner’s rumored romance.
Who is Brittany Cartwright’s rumored new man Tanner Courtad?
Like Brittany, Tanner also has a reality TV background. He previously appeared on Charity Lawson’s season of The Bachelorette, as well as Bachelor in Paradise Season 9. On the BIP finale, Tanner got a rose from Jess Girod, but she took it back after having second thoughts. We’ll have to see if he’s luckier in love this time around!
Aside from his reality TV past, Tanner previously worked as a mortgage lender. According to his Instagram, the Pittsburgh native is now a fitness trainer.
This is far from the first Bachelor Nation/The Valley crossover. After all, Jasmine Goode was formerly in Bachelor Nation. She first appeared on Nick Viall’s season, and, like Tanner, also went on to BIP. Brittany’s bestie, Kristen Doute, was even approached for the show when she dated Tom Sandoval.
How did Brittany Cartwright meet Tanner?
While they surely ran in similar social circles already, Brittany met her rumored new love interest at Jax’s Studio City. Tanner attended a The Bachelorette viewing party on July 15th, which was co-hosted by his former love interest Charity. The former Bachelorette reportedly introduced him to Brittany, and they hit it off. When they posed together for an Instagram photo, commenters were quick to ship the two reality stars.
Of course, since the two just met mid-July, things are still very new. Hence why sources emphasize that they are, for the moment, just hanging out.
Is Tanner filming The Valley?
Tanner and Brittany have been spotted hanging out while she films The Valley Season 2. For instance, he accompanied her to Janet Caperna’s birthday party at Dave & Buster’s. Logan Noh, who previously appeared on Vanderpump Rules, posted a picture with them to his Instagram. The Daily Mail also obtained more photos of Brittany and Tanner together at the event.
So, while Tanner’s appearance isn’t set in stone, it seems likely. Additionally, it would be a missed opportunity for The Valley not to showcase Brittany’s new romance. Especially after Season 1, where Brittany repeatedly spoke about the ways Jax made her feel undesirable.
Are Brittany and Tanner social media official?
While they’re not posting loved-up pics to the grid yet, Tanner and Brittany’s social media activity only fuels the dating rumors. Tanner posted about a party she threw, writing that Brittany was “giving Michael Rubin a run for his money.” In the comments, Brittany thanked him for coming, and wrote that she had “such a fun night.” Meanwhile, Kristen commented, “We got the summer started out just riiight.”
Tanner appeared on Brittany (and Jax’s) podcast
Tanner appeared on the August 2nd episode of When Reality Hits, where he spoke a bit about life post-Bachelor Nation. Initially, Jax and Brittany continued co-hosting the podcast despite their separation. However, at this point, Brittany primarily hosts on her own. Naturally, since Jax is prioritizing his mental health, he wasn’t on the episode where she interviewed Tanner.
On the podcast, Tanner told Brittany that he hasn’t seriously dated anyone since wrapping on BIP. “I don’t think it’s because of the show,” the 31-year-old clarified. Instead, he said, it’s that he hasn’t had much luck “trying to find someone that I really want to spend the rest of my life with.”
While Brittany and Tanner didn’t confirm their status, it was a naturally flirty conversation. One of the topics, for instance, was whether or not Tanner is a good kisser.
