Grab your sweet tea — “Southern Charm” is back, and Charleston’s favorite socialites are stirring up more drama than ever. Fans can expect messy breakups, new romances, and plenty of explosive confrontations as the cast navigates life, love, and loyalty in the Lowcountry.
‘Southern Charm’ Season 11 Cast and Premiere Details
The new season brings back the core cast — Craig Conover, Shep Rose, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Venita Aspen, Rodrigo Reyes, Salley Carson, and Molly O’Connell. Joining them are two newcomers: Charley Manley, who immediately catches Craig’s eye, and Whitner Slagsvol, a close friend of Shep’s. Charleston matriarch Patricia Altschul will also return, hosting lavish parties and offering her signature shade, along with her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith.
The official Bravo trailer promises all the charm and chaos fans love, with new relationships forming and old ones imploding. Andy Cohen even dropped six flame emojis under Bravo’s Instagram post of the trailer — and for good reason.
Relationship Drama and Friendships on the Brink
NBCRomance takes center stage this season. Craig is newly single and ready to mingle, going on a date with newcomer Charley while still tangled in feelings for Salley. “I’m having fun, like being able to kiss someone if I want to guilt free,” Craig says in the trailer. But things get complicated fast when Salley breaks down over Craig’s date, calling him and his friends “man children.”
Austen also finds himself in hot water. After telling Madison that his relationship with Audrey Pratt is “easy,” she asks, “Do you feel like you’re bored?” Cue the chaos — Austen is later seen kissing Salley.
Meanwhile, Madison’s storyline brings some sweetness to the season. Following her pregnancy announcement during the season 10 reunion, she shares her journey to motherhood, including the birth of her daughter with husband Brett Randle. “Did you ever think you could love something so much?” she asks him in one clip. “Yeah, you,” he replies.
But friendship drama might rival the romance. Venita isn’t happy with Salley’s growing closeness to Craig, bluntly saying, “I will be very clear, I don’t like Craig.” Salley fires back, “I don’t want to stop hanging out with Craig.” Even Craig and Austen go head-to-head, with Austen shouting, “Yes, I do (expletive) hate you,” in one heated moment.
“Southern Charm” season 11 premieres Wednesday, November 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.
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