Drama Explodes Between ‘Southern Charm’s’ Craig and Austen

This season on Southern Charm, the close friendship between Craig Conover and Austen Kroll is hitting a rough patch. The tension isn’t just affecting their bond; it’s spilling into their shared ventures, like their podcast Pillows and Beer.
Viewers have noticed Craig spending more time with JT Thomas, someone Austen openly dislikes. The dynamic has shifted noticeably, with Craig and Shep Rose even going on a fishing trip with JT, which upset Austen even more.
In an exclusive clip shared by Collider (see below), Austen opens up to Madison LeCroy and Whitney Sudler-Smith about his frustration. He brings up a photo Shep posted online, calling it ‘the f**king gossip.’
Both Austen and Madison are unhappy about the fishing trip, especially since they’ve made it clear they’re not on good terms with JT. Madison adds that Craig had previously said they were ‘done’ with JT, so his actions felt like a betrayal.
Her own issues with JT stem from a rumor he spread, claiming her husband was insecure about her being around him. Madison addressed it directly, telling JT to stop spreading lies.
Meanwhile, Austen reveals Craig has been talking about ending their podcast partnership. According to Austen, Craig struggles with criticism and feels Austen isn’t meeting his expectations.
The two seem to be at different stages in life, and their ongoing arguments are tough to watch for anyone who’s followed their friendship. Whether they can patch things up is still unclear.
Southern Charm gives us a peek into the lives of young adults in Charleston, South Carolina, as they navigate business, relationships, and the pressures of high society.
Since its 2014 premiere, the show has revolved around Craig, Austen, and Shep, whose long-standing friendships have seen their share of drama. Other cast members like Madison, Leva Bonaparte, and Venita Aspen bring a fresh perspective, offering a glimpse of life as women in Charleston’s social circles.
The show has grown in popularity, especially with all the intense feuds and surprises from the cast. To see how Craig and Austen’s drama unfolds, tune in to Southern Charm Thursdays on Bravo at 9 PM ET/PT or stream it the next day on Peacock.
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