"Sabotaged my relationship"— Southern Hospitality star Joe slams TJ for betraying his trust

The season 3 premiere of Southern Hospitality kicked off on January 2, 2025, with a celebration at the bar, as TJ revealed that Joe and he had been at odds for about four months. The tension between them stemmed from an incident in New York, where Joe allegedly hooked up with The Real Housewives of New York City alum Luann de Lesseps, while briefly dating Danielle Olivera.

TJ claimed that Joe's actions were a betrayal of trust, and he was "99%" sure that the hookup had occurred. Joe, however, seemed unfazed by the rumors, stating that even if he had hooked up with Luann, it shouldn't matter to other people. While other castmates like Maddi Reese and Grace Lilly teased Joe about the situation, TJ took Joe's actions seriously.

The tension between the two escalated on Southern Hospitality when Joe sent TJ messages, including one that claimed he was "dead" to him and his family. In a confessional, Joe explained that his issue with TJ wasn't about the rumor itself, but about the fact that his friend had confirmed the story and sabotaged his relationship.

"TJ betrayed my trust. He confirmed his rumors and has sabotaged my relationship," expressed Joe.

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What other events happened in the Southern Hospitality season 3 premiere?

The season premiere of Southern Hospitality began with a glimpse into Will and Emmy's tumultuous two-year relationship, which has been plagued by accusations of infidelity. A tense argument erupted over allegations of Will's cheating during law school, prompting Joe to express his hope that the rumors were false.

Maddi shared her concerns with Joe, revealing that Will had taken another girl to his law school prom. TJ also cautioned Emmy about Will's reputation, but she seemed unwilling to listen. As the episode progressed, it became clear that Will and Grace Lilly would not be returning to The Republic, making way for newcomers Austin, Lake, and Michols.

In a surprising development, Maddi revealed that she is now in a relationship with Joe Bradley. The Republic team discussed their newest addition, Michols, who has taken the role of Assistant General Manager on Southern Hospitality. Maddi admitted that she initially had a crush on Michols, but her interest quickly waned when she discovered that he was gay.

TJ found himself drawn to Michols, admiring his charm and good looks. It was revealed that they had shared a romantic kiss in an Uber several months prior. However, TJ had his concerns due to their age difference. When TJ brought Michols coffee, the Assistant General Manager became flustered, accusing TJ of sending mixed signals and toying with his emotions.

Meanwhile, Emmy's relationship with Will seemed to be going strong, with Emmy asking Will to propose and start a family. In a confessional, Emmy revealed that she saw Will's law school endeavors as a stepping stone toward their future together. Emmy also marked eight months of sobriety and often dedicated herself to a rigorous workout routine.

Will, on the other hand, has been busy with law school and internships. In a confessional on Southern Hospitality, Will expressed frustration that Emmy didn't understand the demands of his new pursuits. TJ caught up with Mia, who is competing in the Miss World pageant and going strong with her boyfriend, Troy. The two friends discussed the rumored troubles in Will and Emmy's relationship.

Mia shared allegations that Will had made comments about Emmy while drunk at Republic. TJ had heard similar rumors, including claims that Will didn't think Emmy was "his person," and that he found her less fun now that she was sober. Joe confirmed in a confessional that he had heard these rumors as well, but claimed he was staying out of it.

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Southern Hospitality airs on Thursdays on Bravo at 9 pm ET/PT.