"Sick of the rumors" — Southern Hospitality star Joe Bradley confirms kiss with Luann de Lesseps

Joe Bradley, a star of Southern Hospitality, has confirmed a kiss with Real Housewives of New York alum Luann de Lesseps after months of speculation and rumors. The kiss, which took place in 2024, had been the subject of much public discussion, with Bradley initially denying the claims.

In a recent exclusive interview with US Weekly, Bradley decided to set the record straight, stating,

"I think that enough time has passed and I’m sick of the rumors and the lies."

The revelation sheds light on a situation that had confused them, especially given Bradley’s then-relationship with Southern Hospitality co-star Danielle Olivera.

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Southern Hospitality's Joe Bradley confirms kiss with Luann de Lesseps, ending rumors

The background of the rumors

The rumors about Joe Bradley and Luann de Lesseps began after the two were spotted together in New York City, where they were seen being affectionate at a bar following an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

Bradley’s connection with Southern Hospitality co-star Danielle Olivera sparked rumors about a possible hookup with Luann. Although not officially dating Danielle, Bradley admitted they were close and chose to stay silent initially to avoid hurting her feelings.

He stated,

"We were not technically boyfriend and girlfriend during that time, but I knew how it looked, and I don’t like when people’s feelings get hurt because of my actions."

Bradley emphasized that his decision to remain quiet was to avoid causing any emotional harm to Danielle.

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The confession and the aftermath

In the Southern Hospitality season 2 reunion, Bradley had denied any romantic involvement with Luann, despite accusations from his co-star, TJ Dinch. Dinch had claimed that Bradley had crossed a line during their encounter in New York, suggesting that the two had been intimate. Bradley denied this, stating,

"I did cross a line at the hotel, but I did not kiss her."

Following their breakup, Danielle Olivera also spoke about the situation, stating that she was "99 percent sure" that Bradley and Luann had hooked up. In the season 3 premiere of Southern Hospitality, TJ Dinch again raised the issue, claiming that Bradley had been unfaithful to Danielle. Bradley, however, acknowledged that he had kissed Luann, stating,

"So what if I did hook up with Luann?"

He also confirmed that he had not spoken to Luann since the encounter. Bradley’s girlfriend, Maddi Reese, later confirmed the kiss in a conversation on the show, referring to the incident as "iconic." Bradley noted that the kiss occurred before he and Maddi started dating and emphasized that the situation was a part of his past.

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Bradley’s current stance

Joe Bradley addressed the tension with his co-star TJ, explaining that he felt Dinch had made the situation more complicated than it needed to be. He said that TJ made "it way worse" and added that the matter was "none of his business" in the first place. Bradley expressed relief at the situation being out in the open, stating,

"I’m just glad that that’s out there."

While Bradley’s relationship with Luann de Lesseps remains in the past, he mentioned that he would be open to attending one of her cabaret shows with Maddi Reese. Bradley described Luann as "the s—," indicating his appreciation for her talent and personality, but he underscored that he had not communicated with her since their brief encounter.

Bradley also reflected on his relationship with TJ, noting that despite the tension during the reunion, the two were now in a "better place." He explained that he had felt hurt by TJ’s actions but indicated that the situation had improved.

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Stay tuned for more drama and behind-the-scenes moments on Southern Hospitality, airing Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.