Austen Kroll'S Secret: Why He Kept Quiet From Shep And Craig

Southern Charm's Season 11 Drama Unfolds

Season 11 of Southern Charm is delivering its signature mix of friendship dramas and personal revelations, with Austen Kroll once again at the epicenter of the storm. Austen's friendships with Shep Rose and Craig Conover seem to be a constant roller coaster. Just when things appear to settle down, new tensions arise, leaving viewers both entertained and exhausted.

A Secret Split Revealed

Amid the backdrop of Whitner Slagsvol’s sprawling family farm, Austen made a surprising revelation to Rodrigo Reyes and Venita Aspen: he and his girlfriend Audrey Pratt had called it quits. This news was a shock to everyone – except for one unexpected confidante. In a twist, Austen chose to share his breakup news with his ex, Madison LeCroy, while keeping Shep and Craig in the dark.

“I don’t want to tell Shep or Craig,” Austen admitted in a moment of candid reflection, “because I know that if I tell them info, they will just wait for an opportunity to throw it back in my face.”

Friendship Tensions Reach a Boiling Point

The decision to withhold this personal tidbit didn't sit well with Shep, who didn't hesitate to bring up Austen's relationship indecisiveness. Despite Austen's attempts to steer the conversation elsewhere, Shep's persistent jokes about Austen’s love life during a fishing trip finally forced Austen to confirm his single status.

Southern Charm fans can catch all the drama as it unfolds every Wednesday at 9/8c on Bravo, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Peacock. The question remains: was Austen right to keep his silence, or should he have trusted his friends with the truth?