Scheana Shay is glad to see Jax Taylor "finally taking care of himself".

The 45-year-old reality TV star recently described himself as "an addict" and Scheana has now claimed that Jax has put Brittany Cartwright, his estranged wife, and their three-year-old son Cruz "through a lot".

Scheana, 39, told PEOPLE: "I think that was a long time coming.

"Jax has put her and her son through a lot, and I'm glad that he is finally taking care of himself and sober. I just hope that he continues on this path, not only for him himself, but for Brittany and for their son."

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

The former 'Vanderpump Rules' star 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."

Brittany, 36, subsequently admitted that she's "tried desperately to help him without success".

The reality star also expressed doubt that Jax will ever be able to overcome his addiction struggles, observing that his "treatment plan seems to be the bare minimum".

Brittany - who married Jax back in 2019 - told PEOPLE: "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 sceptical. His behaviors are still alarming and his treatment plan seems to be the bare minimum."