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In Southern Charm season 10, episode 2, tensions flared between Austen Kroll and JT Thomas at the Carolina Cup horse race in South Carolina. Thomas accused Kroll of cheating on his girlfriend, Audrey Pratt, based on claims reportedly shared by Leva Bonaparte.
The conflict escalated during a simulated golf game when Craig Conover and Shep Rose defended Kroll. Thomas further alleged that Kroll had been involved with Madison LeCroy during a trip to Jamaica, implying LeCroy's husband, Brett Randle, was suspicious.
Thomas ultimately resigned from the Southern Charm mid-season without completing his filming obligations.
Austen Kroll and JT Thomas clash in Southern Charm season 10 episode 2
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During the Southern Charm season 10 episode 2, Thomas told Conover and Rose that Leva Bonaparte shared information about Kroll seeing multiple women while dating Pratt. Conover, 35, and Rose, 44, rejected these claims outright, standing firm in their defense of Kroll.
The conversation at their simulated golf game turned hostile when Conover gave Thomas an ultimatum about discussing Kroll's personal life.
"I can't hang out with people who are against my friend Austen. This is bananas," Conover stated before leaving the gathering.
Thomas persisted with his accusations, claiming Brett Randle, Madison LeCroy's husband, was suspected of inappropriate behavior between LeCroy and Kroll during a group trip to Jamaica. The allegations strained the Southern Charm season 10 cast further, with Thomas also pointing to Kroll and LeCroy’s clothing choices at the horse race as evidence of a connection.
Carolina Cup confrontations
The horse race event brought fresh conflict as Thomas publicly voiced concerns about Kroll's relationship with Pratt. During group conversations, Thomas told multiple cast members,
"I'm sticking with the truth and I'm here brother."
This led to direct intervention from Rose, who questioned Thomas's motives and demanded he stop discussing Kroll. Conover later shared these developments with Kroll, detailing how Thomas repeatedly claimed to have proof of misconduct.
When Kroll learned about Thomas's statements at the event, he maintained his composure while addressing the situation. "so f—ing sad…He’s a miserable little rat." Kroll stated in response to the allegations. He firmly dismissed Thomas's claims, describing him as "erratic" and pointing out inconsistencies in the accusations.
The situation took another turn when Thomas began drawing connections between Kroll and his former girlfriend Madison LeCroy, suggesting hidden meanings in their clothing choices at the event.
Current developments
Recent statements from Kroll revealed ongoing tension despite Thomas's departure from the show. In an interview with PEOPLE Magazine in December, Kroll shared,
"There's still some bad blood on my end…You don't just slander someone with horrible and awful things for as long as he did at the reunion and then expect it to all be cool."
He emphasized the lasting impact of Thomas's public statements during the reunion and throughout the season. The relationship between Kroll and Pratt continues strong after 11 months of dating, contradicting Thomas's earlier claims about relationship troubles.
Thomas's decision to leave Southern Charm before completing his season 10 filming obligations marked a significant shift in the show's dynamic. Thomas's absence from the upcoming reunion means many conflicts remain unresolved.
Feud history
The conflict between Kroll and Thomas dates back to Southern Charm Season 9's finale, where the two had a physical altercation. Their relationship worsened during the reunion when Thomas, criticizing Kroll's behavior with women, initiated a "behavioral correction," leading to a shoving match.
In Season 10's premiere, Thomas tried to reconcile by gifting Kroll a cane after recovering from an ATV accident in Costa Rica. However, the gesture failed when Kroll jokingly asked if Thomas intended to use it as a weapon.
Patricia Altschul, 83, expressed strong disapproval of the gift during her camera interview, questioning Thomas's judgment and calling it a "stupid" gesture. The attempted peace offering marked the beginning of renewed tensions between the two Southern Charm cast members.
Southern Charm season 10 episode 3 is set to air on December 19, 2024.
