On tonight’s Southern Charm Recap we’re going to see some of the women react to Ashley Jacobs’ bogus nursing award. I briefly mentioned that in one of my weekend update posts. It was just ridiculous.
Why do we have to see Shep’s dad bod in every episode? I do not need this in my life.
Cameran has found a glorious nail salon that serves mimosas! That would make my experience so much better! So, she’s all relaxed in her massage chair when Eliza Limehouse walks in. There is a southern phrase, “country come to city” that describes Eliza perfectly. From her camouflage shirt to her bringing in her own booze in her purse. And, she won’t STFU. I’ll spare you the lengthy pedigree scene. Cameran tries to tell Eliza how rude and obnoxious she is. Eliza doesn’t get it.
South Of Broad
The streets of Charleston have been talking about Kathryn moving in to a very expensive part of town. South of Broad is an extremely expensive area. I believe I was told she is renting. I was definitely told she is spending above her pay grade. I should have watched more before stopping to recap. She is indeed renting and the rent is almost $7,000 a month! It’s way more house than she needs. That said, I’d give my left tit (and that’s the big one) to live there.
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Kathryn and Austen talk about his relationship with Madison. He’s in love. But they fight all the time.
Craig Has A New Woman In His Life
On this episode, we meet Anna-Heyward. Anna is basically the woman who is running his life. Since Naomie was removed from that position, he needs someone to nag him and keep him on track. Speaking of Naomie, she started an online clothing business over the summer with her business partner Ginny. Anna Heyward was also a very famous artist during the Charleston renaissance. I’m not sure if she is some sort of distant relative or if she was just named after her by her parents.
Anyway, we are back to the same old Craig storyline that portrays him as an incompetent fool who drunk shops for cases of beef jerky. And we are also going with the stupid storyline of him working on his pillow collection with Patricia. Craig doesn’t need Patricia to sell pillows. It’s just as ridiculous as when he “worked for” JD Madison. It’s all nonsense.
Burgers And Booze
Shep and Danni meet for burgers and booze. They talk about Austen and Madison. Why? Then they move on to Danni’s new boyfriend Gentry. If I recapped all the ways Shep was dismissive and entitled in this scene, I would need several hours to do so. He’s been dating someone in Chicago for a whole week. He’s so horrible.
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Chelsea is going to have a party to show off her new house. It is gorgeous inside. It doesn’t have much curb appeal though. She also has a super hot boyfriend, Nick Dana. He’s a professional sailboat racer. He’s perfect for her. She wants him to live in her house. Because, yes please!
I’d Like To Thank Myself For Nominating Me For This Award…
Naomie, Cameran and Danni meet for drinks and apps on at a rooftop bar. Naomie and Cameran bond over their men both being doctors. They talk about Kathryn’s overspending on rent. Cameran tells Danni she needs to talk some sense into Kathryn. She should be investing in a property somewhere.
Cameran brings up Ashley’s bogus award that she nominated herself for. They play the video of her acceptance speech. It’s ridiculous and cringe worthy. Cameran sort of buys into it for a minute. She wonders if there are any good qualities to Ashley. Danni and Naomie assure her that there are not.
Chelsea’s Housewarming Party
Chelsea is extremely nervous about having all the fools in her house. Plus, there are lots of kegs of beer and bottles of bourbon involved. She should have put the booze outside. Plus, Shep. I have anxiety for her about this party. She has a put a lot of blood, sweat, tears and money into that place to make it perfect. It was featured in a home decorating magazine. Her friend that did the interior design is well-known.
In other businesses that don’t exist news, Austen is upset that the kegs are not filled with “his beer.” See, that is not possible because he doesn’t have a beer business. He just went to a “make your own beer” place and had a couple batches whipped up. That is too expensive to keep the story line alive. So, so much for that. It’s a good thing he has Madison make-up and break-up with all season long.
Redneck Games
When Shep arrives, he seems too messed up to find the house. Chelsea immediately tries to get him into the backyard. If she would have put the booze out there, Shep would have gone straight outside. I’m just saying. Also, I don’t think playing a drinking game with a hammer and some nails is wise with this bunch. This is a 911 call waiting to happen. But at least she got all the drunks outside. Oh wait. Shep, Austen and Craig are hanging out in the kitchen. Argh.
Shep regales Craig and Austen with hookup stories. Because he’s single again. Really? He was never in a relationship. Anyway, he picked some girl up at the bar the night before. He and the girl decided to ride bikes down to the beach. This is not a long distance bike ride. And yet, he managed not to notice when she wrecked the bike in a ditch. Once he realized she is nowhere to be found, he just went home. Eventually, he decided to go look for her and found her at the wrong house knocking on the door. I have a feeling the neighbors hate Shep as much as I do. I know the local politicians do. The $3,000 orange SMEG refrigerator is the star of this entire episode.
Kathryn And Whitney
Apparently, this superduper secret hookup between Kathryn and Whitney is going to run for the whole season. Sigh.
It appears Chelsea’s house survived the party. The next day Whitney, Craig and Austen go out for drinks so that Whitney can reveal his dalliance with Kathryn. This show would be so much more fun to watch if the Internet wasn’t a thing. It would be so much easier to suspend disbelief and just go with the storylines.
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Anyway, the guys give Austen a hard time over his non-existent beer. Whitney and Austen both order Cooper River beers. Austen had some sort of gig doing beer tours for a hot minute. That was one of the local breweries. Then, Whitney wants to know all about Chelsea’s party. I hate how they flashback to scenes from the current episode this season. We just saw the scene five minutes ago. Even I can remember that! Whitney pretends to be pissed off when they ask about Kathryn. Then they talk about Austen’s on again off again relationship with Madison. Their storyline is about them fighting all the time. Craig and Whitney try to explain that once you have a three-way with two girls from the bar, the trust is irrevocably broken. Austen doesn’t get it.
Austen And Madison
Cameran and Shep meet for a beer on her dock. I had forgotten about that dock. It’s awesome. For some reason we need to have multiple scenes where Shep defends Austen for having a three-way while in a relationship. Because didn’t we do this last week, or am I confused because this scene was in the previews? I think I am just remembering the preview. The entire scene about checking the crab trap was hysterical. I loved Cameran’s jab at Shep when she said she’s surprised he doesn’t have crabs. Shep’s moronic attempt to get the crab out of the trap and getting pinched was also hilarious.
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Then they talked about Kathryn and Whitney. What if Kathryn got pregnant by Whitney and had Patricia’s grandchild? I’m annoyed by this ridiculous suggestion. Shep says that Madison is worse than Austen because she had sex to retaliate. The second person is more culpable than the first person who cheated. Cameran calls Shep sexist. Because, duh.
Is it me are do all the scenes seem really repetitive this season? I feel like the Southern Charm Recaps kind of suck because I’m just repeating myself. Am a I wrong?
Next week Kathryn tells the group about her boyfriend, Hunter Price. The girls talk about rumors that Madison is flirting with other guys on social media. Apparently, Danni’s boyfriend, Gentry, is one of them. When the guys tell Austen the rumors he doesn’t believe them.
As a homeowner myself, I feel compelled to say this: Homeownership may have plenty of nice perks, but it doesn’t have to be for everyone. Not everyone wants to own a home and live with all the responsibilities of owning that home, and that’s OK. I’d imagine Kathryn is making much more than $84,000 a year, so why can’t she afford the rent for that place? (No really, am I missing something here?)
I also feel for Chelsea here. She obviously likes being a homeowner, so good on her. I just hope they didn’t trash her house too much. For all the talk of “class”, “manners”, and “etiquette” on this show, quite a few cast members don’t show all that much of any. I know I’m one of those crazy Yankees (or whatever y’all call those of us who were born and raised in California), but I also know how to behave at social events.
When the baby daddy may be going to prison and you have two young children to raise, you probably should not pay outrageous rent for prestige or buy a bunch of designer clothes, or well a lot of things. Kathryn did get a raise this year. But it’s certainly not enough money to shit nearly 100K down the toilet on RENT. I’m considering renting when I sell this house. I also realize renting means money I will never see again. I’ve been living in the ghetto shack for ten years SAVING MONEY. If I had instead chosen to spend money on a fancy apartment in Buckhead, I’d be homeless right now. My anxiety kept me from working and for several years I lived off my savings before putting ads on this site.
I’ve invested well and kept expenses low but I’m still very concerned about becoming a bag lady. I am ready for a change and not sure how I can fund it. And that’s just me taking care of me.
What marketable skills does Kathryn (or most of these people) have when this money train reaches the final terminal?
Very well put, TT. When Kathryn said she was renting, I nearly cried. Please God, let her get her financial head on straight.
T, you could come live with me if need be. You know where I live, but I have plenty of room!
I am from the South, Alabama to be exact. Southern is a state of mind. I enjoy watching the show, but it they are playing for the cameras, not reality. You should give the “South” a try sometimes, we Southerners are a proud bunch, but also a welcoming people.
Except to those snowflakes out west. Like Atdleft. 🙂
That’s all right. We’ll still be here next time you want to play all night in the casino and get “nekkid” in our wide open spaces. 😂
Um, you don’t have any proof of this! Um, do you? 🙂
Sure, I have and I do. There are obviously millions of wonderful people in all the Southern states, people who are probably embarrassed by these characters who merrily misbehave for that sweet Bravo paycheck. (As much as I love to laugh while watching RHOC, I understand why some folks in my original homeland cringe when they see the RHOC cast lose their shit on national TV.)
I’m just poking fun at this crazy cast of characters. Some of them love to boast about their “good manners” and “good breeding” while badmouthing “Yankees”, so it’s fun for this California kid turned Nevadan to notice when these folks behave so badly they put Vicki Gunvalson and Ramona Singer to shame.
I don’t understand how Season after season, the whole world pretends Sheps behavior is ok. He’s a pig. He’s a douche. I cannot stand to watch him.
Recapping even a portion of the crap that comes out of his mouth is painful.
He is TRAV light w/o the arrest record!
Does Shep actually think a homeless person wants his leftover cold tater tots? Heck, let them eat cake! He’s such a douche.
Especially during eating scenes – why does he not know to shut his mouth when chewing and not speak with food in his mouth?
Yes! And if I have to hear one more “talk” with his mother about why he is probably never going to get married and wants to live an unusual life, I’ll get sick.
I agree with Cameran about the price of the house that Kathryn’s renting. She IS throwing money in the toilet!
Tamara, there are some underlying repetitiveness with this season so far as compared to past seasons. However, just knowing that Thomas isn’t on the show and how the cast feels about his girlfriend, it’s a relief to me and I love knowing that those two aren’t in the drivers seat like last year.
When Katheryn gets primary custody of those kids, her child support will more than cover her rent. Good for her, if I could do it, I would so live SOB.
Does Home Team BBQ sponsor Southern Charm?
I’m pretty sure Eliza did not get an invite to St. Cecilia which is what she was talking about when she didn’t get invited to parties or come out. It is a cotillion and the oldest one in the US.
Professional sailors make BANK! Good for Chelsea. My girlfriend is married to guy on the same circuit and they have a really nice home here in Fort Lauderdale, one in Newport, and are always traveling. Tons of money.
This Whitney/Katheryn thing is just too stupid to discuss.
Honestly, is there one person out there that thinks he is straight? Anyone?
Yes because douchebags in jail often keep up with their child support. Thomas could off himself and leave nothing to her or the kids. Thomas could run off to Tahiti never to be heard from again. Thomas could lose a ton of money to Dawn in the civil suit. Thomas is NOT EMPLOYED. If there is one thing Kathryn has learned, it’s not to rely on Thomas.
IN our state, when a person enters jail, their child support is stopped and doesn’t accumulate. It doesn’t resume unless they get out on work release . Kathryn needs to be investing that money and buying something affordable and the kids can grow into.
Kathryn , …… good Lord, sleeping with Whitney again….. wtf is wrong with her? Is Austen the only 1 she hasn’t slept with? Is that why her & Patricia are friends now?
I don’t know that I believe she actually did sleep with him. I can’t get over the thought she may be playing the role of his beard for what purpose who knows really though Patricia might not be a bad friend to have. But if she actually is, and with Whitney uggghhh that dude just presents as sleazy/weasle (sweasle?). You couldn’t pay me to have sex with him.
Shep is the epitome is white privilege with no empathy or conscience. Let’s give our left over tater tots to homeless.. so smug and obnoxious. It’s so obvious why he isn’t married. Let’s hope he doesn’t pro create we don’t need any more douchebag people in this world
Have you been to HOME TEAM SPORTS??!! THE BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED ( and i have tasted alot of Q – lol-)!!
I don’t understand all the hate for Shep. Geez.
Serious question. Are you a fan of Lisa Vanderpump as well? Because this concept is not hard to understand if you are female.
Dying 😂
Shep the pussy hound…getting all prissy faced saying “dalliance” when talking about Madison….too funny. And yes I admit that I may be the only person on here that does NOT think Whitney is gay. I think he is a dyed in the wool Mama’s boy. Patricia would totally support him if he was gay (as would all the others) so I just don’t think he is.
I also don’t think he’s gay. Regardless, I still don’t buy that he and Katherine hooked up.
I also do not think he is gay. I can see him and Katherine hooking up again if they were drunk or high enough. Definitely.
Omg that fridge Chelsea has is really expensive. Her house was really nice, good for her.
I checked out the link TT provided that had another link to a slideshow of the interior. I love the glass tiles in the kitchen, and her bedroom is really nice. But that fridge is an attention getter for sure. When I saw it in one of the pictures I immediately looked it up
and discovered the cost before finishing the recap and noticing TT had included the price.
Ok, I’ll say it…I don’t buy that Kathryn and Whitney had a rendezvous. I also didn’t care for how she came across when she was telling the tale to the women. Cameron’s face is morphing into a different one. In the photo above on the dock, she favors Josh Altman’s wife.
I think the Whitney and Katherine’s rendezvous story is their way of saying FUCK YOU to Thomas. Whether they really did sleep together who knows but i think they wanted it out there for Thomas to hear just to piss him off. Good one!
I think Cameron looks the same, maybe skinner. Faces do change with added weight or less weight. Mine does anyway. She’s very pretty at any rate.
I’m an idiot and you’re a genius. SERIOUSLY. Why didn’t I figure this out. That is exactly what is happening here. My thinker isn’t very thinky these days. 🙂 I am sure this is entirely what is happening. A big FU to Thomas from production, Kathryn and Whitney (and Patricia).
I had a feeling on last weeks episode that the hookup was just a made up story line. After last nights episode, I’m confident its just for ratings!
Dani seemed a little flirtatious with Shep, sitting on his lap. Maybe he is the one that digs up the drama of Madison flirting with her new boyfriend?
That’s exactly what my husband said! He of little words said that he thinks Patricia orchestrated the whole thing and her opinion on Kathryn is unchanged. I didn’t think he even knew what was going on.
I was thinking the same thing. Anytime there’s a “word on the street” or “word on the curb” I immediately think of planted ‘rumors’ from production, à la Phaedra Parks. I thought that TT had some extra tea on the hook-up. And now we know.
The only inside tea I have on this issue comes from my dear readers in Weho where Whitney lives. And also some information on a previous international “girlfriend” who was on the show.
As for Patricia, I believe she was deceived by Thomas. Then Thomas started negative rumors about Patricia who had always supported him. That seems to have finally opened her eyes to the fact that the things Thomas told Patricia about were not true. Their current friendship seems genuine by all accounts.
That makes sense because I’m having a really hard time believing she would sleep with Whitney, or that anyone would for that matter really.
I don’t think it’s hate Libby, it is zero appeal. He is 40 year-old-man who drinks too much, portrays himself to have zero ambition, seems to be unable to form romantic relationships, and has copious amounts of hookups with fangirls. These qualities look cute on a wild 22-year-old. But, on a 40-year-old, they start to smell stagnant, like stale beer in a frat house. Kathryn is almost half his age and look how she has evolved and matured.
And even worse, Shep loves to judge his castmates for their “immaturity” while he continues his overgrown frat boy life. Regardless of how “Southern” his pedigree allegedly is or is not, I don’t find his shtick all that charming.
One more add: Shep is incredibly elitist.
Is anyone going to mention that awful brown pantsuit thing Kathryn was wearing? She is so beautiful and that outfit was horrible on her. Jesus, just because you have children doesn’t mean you have to dress like a 60 year old woman.
I meant too but I was rushing to get through 2 recap of a total of 3000 words plus photos, links, tags, a quick gloss of spellcheck plus adding in headings etc.
I was most disappointed by Kathryn’s hair and makeup on this episode. She’s twenty something! Whats with her MASSIVE eyelashes for every scene? She’s much prettier au naturel. I feel like a lot of times instead makeup, hair, clothes enhancing her natural beauty it covers it up. She’d be the prettiest girl in the room every time if she went with no ginormous lashes, minimal makeup and jeans and a t-shirt.
On the other hand, I remember (vaguely) being that young and doing the most with hair and makeup. So I get it. She hasn’t come into to herself quite yet. ALTHOUGH when it comes to fashion sometimes she knocks it out of the park. But a lot of times she seems to be trying too hard for no discernible reason.
Many times redheads feel unattractive as their “real” selves (all those slurs about “the redheaded stepchild”) and so they cake on the makeup, lashes, etc. Once Katherine is confident enough that she really is pretty going “natural”, I’m sure she’ll ease up on all that extra makeup. She’s still young though, and finding herself, so give her some time.
ROFLMAO. Oh the poor, poor, insecure redheads. She’s all over her IG with millions of followers without a stitch of makeup on all the time. So must have such horrible self esteem with all those other redheads feeling unattractive about themselves. Can’t, Stop. Laughing. I needed that,
Ditto on the Cruella de Ville getup on the confessionals. She seems off, too: overly made up, boring and boozy.
The show better find its footing stat, because it’s a snooze fest so far. The men, in particular, are becoming caricatures of themselves. Chelsea is the most interesting person so far, fun loving, but not rudderless.
Right! She is sooooo stunning – she needs hair/make up /stylist MAKE OVER and she could be a movie star!!
The lashes are out of control these days period. One of my coworkers has extensions that look like furry caterpillars. My oldest daughter gets them too. Even the young CNAs wear false eyelashes doing a hard physical job that makes them sweat from the intensity, doesn’t seem to faze them. I’m picking at my mascara by the end of the day, I’d go without if my lashes weren’t clear…
This!
I guess Whitney figured it was easier to have a fake relationship with someone who was already on the show so he wouldn’t have to hire an actress to come on and film a few scenes with him. The process of elimination meant Katherine was the only one for the role.
Watching this fake relationship unfold will be painful. I don’t know if I can take it.
Also, Katherine’s make up has been horrendous so far. She needs a friend to be honest with her. She’s beautiful but she’s making herself look very unattractive.
Agree with everything. Except, it seems that mercifully her relationship with Hunter will be introduced on the next episode. So unless there is some ridiculous storyline about Whitney and/or Hunter being jealous of each other, hopefully the ridiculousness will end.
oh thank you God!
I can make another episode or two. 🙂
Whitney slept with Katherine ? Hard to fathom unless it was a drunken hook up. Katherine clean & sober seems so strong & on point considering the father of her children’s impending doom. I, for one cannot imagine sleeping with Whitney regardless of his lineage.Would Katherine risk Patricia’s wrath ? Dont think so. Hope Katherine is happy with Hunter. I hope this is just manufactured storyline.
Not condoning a young single woman pays that much for rent, but as a temporary space it is furnished and furnishing a home (especially to be on tv) can add up! Maybe she gets a good tax deduction as she needs a place to film and it could be considered a business deduction??? Maybe???
Can Chelsea pick new people to join crew when it’s time?? Her friends seem grounded!
I have been over Shep for a few seasons. I just want to scream at him ad nauseum to grow up and be a man, but alas, that would fall on deaf and stupid ears. I don’t see Austen and Madison making it – wonder how long until that relationship crashes and burns (possibly just until Austen sees two shiny young things again and has another threesome that Madison will walk in on the aftermath of). I still love Kathryn, but you are right on the makeup and hair – on her Facebook, she oftentimes is far more natural and she’s a complete knockout, even tho I think she is still pretty. Dang, that rent is high. If it were me, I’d be investing in real estate. I am in love with everything about Chelsea’s house!!! Gorgeous!! I hope her new relationship works out, as she seems like such a sweet and down to earth gal. And Whitney?? Oh, never mind, I guess the lie continues for yet another season, although I’m not sure why in this day and age – who cares. Another excellent recap – I love your site and recaps, TT! (I will now resume fantasizing about Ravenal and Shep with adjoining cells someday).
This has been one of my favorite “silly” shows. But so far this season zzzzzzzz.
The recap is so much better, especially skipping over Shep. The other highlights:
Chelsea’s gorgeous orange refrigerator… I wonder if it WORKS better than others, or is the $3,000 pricetag just for style.
I also have a bigger boob, TT. Way bigger as they get bigger.
The always entertaining comments of that damned Yankee atdleft. Although do us California natives qualify as Yankees? I tend to think the genteel Southerners consider us mongrels. (Mongrel makes me think of the time Kyle didn’t know “what breed” a mongrel was. WTF?)
Can we just morph this show into a show about women and maybe Craig? Thomas is gone (good riddance). Shep is terrible to watch and has no charm. Austen isn’t very charismatic. But the women, Danni, Chelsea (girl crush!), Naomie, Kathryn, and Cam are all entertaining and seem authentic. I would rather watch these women interact and their actual lives than any more of this contrived bs.
Also, can we please STOP with the awful “bonus scenes” which are lame commercials. Bah!
100 % Shep is TRAV lite! Austen is just a dumb meathead, Craig is sweet but …. The woman rule this SHOW!
Excellent idea. Renamed Craig & his AMAZING TECHNICOLOR dreamgirls. Sans Naomi. I love all the women & Craig is my all time Bravo favorite. p.s previous Bravo favorites have all departed. Dwight Miss Lawrence & Derek. Back when Bravo had substantially witty erudite men. Craig is like Eliza Doolittle. A little more education a little more ambition & he would own Charleston. # rant over HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY to all. Honor your memories. Enjoy yourselves. Have fun !!!
I don’t think Katherine is paying anything for that apt SOB. I believe it’s owned by Whitney/Momma and K gets to stay there free for filming and as a FU to stinky Thomas. That has got to sting something awful as his favorite 2 hatey Katies are now Katherine’s biggest supporters! That’s how you turn the table on a gaslighter. You go girl 💪
Well very little is true on this heavy produced show. However, if Patricia had property SOB we would have heard about it on numerous occasions.She also wouldn’t be putting Kathryn up for free to get back at Thomas. Also, production isn’t going to pay that kind of rent for Kathryn to film. They pay them a salary that covers their rent.
Now she may be temporarily staying there at a reduced rate for filming in exchange for promoting the place on the show. They did seem to want make it clear how much the rent was and mentioned it several times. But if that is an Air BnB then saying “As Seen On Southern Charm” plus the exposure would be a good investment for the owners. That seems more likely.
I was thinking along the same lines – could also be a place Cameron is trying to sell… who knows! It will get some good publicity on the show that can help rent/sell it after.
That home now seems to be listed for sale for $1,795,000.
TT, you made a great point about there being little substance to things so far this season. They are playing “teasers” in previews over and over again and those minor teasers end up being the meat of the episode, which doesn’t add up to much, and then they go further and flashback to those during the episode. So it is really drilled into our heads by the time the episode is over. Its a real stretch for substance from what I can tell. Which is too bad, as it is a really colorful cast of characters, and I’d love to just see how things develop in a natural way once in awhile. It almost seems like our reality stars have a character arc that is about 2 1/2 or three seasons long. After that, either I lose interest in them, or I get more wise to the workings of production behind the scenes trying to make things happen to keep our interest. Its happened to me with this show with Shep, craig, whitney, and even cameran a little bit…and it has really happened with Vanderpump Rules. They are played out. I’m not interested in anymore…(but I’ll still read your recaps so I don’t miss anything! lol) If production is going to stage something of interest, they need to have Craig kidnap Gizmo from Naomi, or something that most of us would really enjoy!! ; )
Ok I used to like Cameron… now, she’s just a Winey bitch. Disgusting how she thinks parenting is sooooo hard and exhausting. Welcome to the real fucking world. She even has more financial resources than many and that does make things easier. Really can’t stand to listen to her complaining. We don’t hear KD complaining. She needs to get a fucking grip.
I like your welcome to THE REAL WORLD pun
Not sure if I saw anyone mention this. I plan on watching the show tomorrow. Chelsea’s home was decorated by Kim who she played Survivor One World with. They were in an alliance and very close. I heard Kim speak of it on a podcast.
I actually rewatched this survivor season as it is available on amazon prime. Interestedly Chelsea is listed as being in medical sales and in one episode she mentions being from Texas. No mention of hair cutting. Anyhoo she is the exact same Chelsea we are seeing in Southern Charm. She’s one of my favorites.
Thanks for this info! I am binge watching this and am loving seeing this side of Chelsea (which you are right basically the same)…
Remember on season 1 when Cameran drove a Honda Civic and worked at the make counter at Gwynns? Now they show her driving a G-wagon. She should take some of her own advice about spending too much, saving and investing. I’m sure she’s got more $$$$ to work with than Kathryn, but a G-wagon isn’t indicative of being financially prudent. All gravy trains can run out.
My CPA husband refuses to buy anything more expensive than a Ford or Chevy. He won’t invest in something that decreases in value the minute you drive it off the lot.
He should have married me. I proudly drive my 2007 Honda Civic. It just hit 25,000 miles. That is not a type. I’ve been trying not to be such a tightwad lately. My mother used to drive to THREE DIFFERENT GROCERY STORES IN A DAY to use all her coupons. We were not poor. She was a depression era baby though.
The other day I was in Publix one of the most important thing on my list was the big bottles of Kombucha that are normally 8 or nine bucks but are often three dollar off. The were not on sale. AND I BOUGHT A COUPLE ANYWAY! It was some sort of traumatic breakthrough! LOL
Also Beaker, Cameran MARRIED a gravy train and locked it in with a baby she never wanted to have. Now THAT’S a good investment strategy.
Want to know what else I don’t believe? That she didn’t want that baby. Talk about transparent and stupid storylines. So staged.. Why do they have to ruin every show I like within like 3 seasons..dammit.
I believe she was reluctant to have a baby. That is something she and Chelsea had bonded over years ago–their awareness that they didn’t really want children and how unusual that was among their peers.
Man Craig cleans up real nice doesn’t he. He’s smoking hot in all of his confessional scenes. Cameran tried to play it off but she’s got the feelers for my man Craig. Me too. TT I need you on board for keeping that gorgeous piece of eye candy around on the show.
Kathryn I don’t get why she feels she needs a house that size. I guess the patio is nice, and decor is as well, but I mean at 80+ grand a year she could own a decent condo/town house before the reality show fades into history.
I don’t get what Austen’s purpose is on the show. His scenes aren’t entertaining. Maybe that’s the problem with this show there’s a lot of them, and they don’t really seem to connect well. It’s like they’re all disjointed and they’re plopped together occasionally for the camera, and while I get that all of the shows are like that it just kind of stands out more in this show.
Shep’s an entitled douche. I remember first thinking that about him when they showed him running low on cash waiting for his monthly check to come in several seasons back. I can see him turning out like Ravenel, and Ravenel’s friend the guy whose restaurant just went belly up.
First off, I’m so happy I found this site. My sincere thanks Tamara. I am in my reality happy place. It’s been awhile since I’ve watched SC simply because my job is ridiculously demanding and by the time I get home, I’m spent. I’m lucky enough if I can write a blog post. But that’s neither here nor there. This is about Southern Charm. And I’ve been bingeing on Season 5 to bring me up to date. I’ve never been able to give my opinion on the cast or their evolving so here goes. I’ll talk about season 6 at the end.
Kathryn: Let me tell you sumthin (in my caroline manzo voice). I’ve always been a fan of hers. When everyone was treating her like merde, I still had the belief that she just needed to get off of booze and mature up. She was ridiculously young when she got pregnant and TRav is evil (but I’ll get to that later). Anyway, it makes my heart happy to see that she’s finally getting the love and respect she so deserves. All she needed was a bit of maturity and she’s got it. She’s been handling herself so well during this Season 5. She’s exhibited grace under pressure and she’s poised and well…she’s grown up. She’s a good mom too!
Shep, Austen, Craig As a mother of two men in their thirties, I just cannot wrap my head around the fact that these three men are suffering from Peter Pan syndrome and are nothing more than manboys. Honestly, if my sons lacked the ambition these three imbeciles exhibited, I would slap them upside the head. And I”m a Yankee. WTF is wrong here? Austen goes to his parents house and you can tell they are rather annoyed but they act like democrats with republicans. They have no balls. Start yelling at his lazy ass! Austen seems like a nice enough guy but he has no backbone, no spine and no job. I would not want my daughter anywhere near him. Same with Craig. Look. I like Craig but come on. He can’t even carry out a simple request to make a damned pillow? Excuse me. Is he ever going back to law school or what? Couldn’t Andy cast a gentleman with a job? A real job? Oh wait. He did. The self-indulgent, self-important JD. Ugh. What a tool!
Shep. What an entitled trust fund little manboy. At 38 years, he needs to…not so much settle down but mature and grow up. Look. I’m 64. I remember my party-hearty days working on Wall St. It was crazy. But at some point, I had to grow up. I became a parent. I accepted responsibility. Those crazy days are looked back fondly but not something I would relish in repeating. Shep needs to stop eating Chic-a filet (or whatever it is. I don’t eat that garbage because of my politics) and stop drinking booze 24/7. In addition, he’s not looking that great anymore. I will, however, give him credit simply because he’s the only one of the guys who defends the ladies. Yeah. He’s defended Kathryn and spoken up for Chelsea and others where the others are too freaking wimpy.
TRav: There is only one other man that I despise more than this one. And he’s in the White House. OK? Ravenel is the most selfish, narcissistic, manipulative man child I’ve ever seen in my life. He is so disgusting I can’t even watch him anymore. I’m happy he’s no longer on the show starting Season 6. He’s filth. Absolute filth. During Season 5 it was painful to watch him pit that pathetic prostitute Ashley against Kathryn. Seriously. Whatever differences he and Kathryn have, she is still the mother to their two children and he seemed to relish and enjoy the way that thing spoke to Kathryn. Ravenel is the worst kind of man on earth. I wanted to reach into my TV and just slap the smug off his face.
Ashley or..as I refer to her “That Thing” What trash! What alleyway did Andy find her in anyway? Never in my life have I seen a woman more pathetic and desparate then her. Her constant yapping to TRav about marrying him was truly the mark of low esteem gone lower. Satan stands higher than her. And when the “gang” went to Hilton Head and all those boy/men watched while that street walker disrespected Kathryn and did nothing just blew my mind. Chivalry is dead and this show proves it. She is gold digger squared. Thank God she’s gone!
Chelsea. Next to Kathryn, she’s my fave. A solid career. A home. A great rescue dog and great values. She’s the kind of girl I would want my sons to marry. And she doesn’t take any crap.
Naomi. She and Craig were doomed because she’s ambitious and he isn’t (same with Austen and Chelsea). I get a kick out of her because she speaks her mind–a bit too much at times, but it’s the French genetics. Trust me, I married a Parisien and when my husband speaks his mind there’s no holds barred. My biggest disappointment with Naomi is that she got a nose job. She had a gorgeous French nose. It set her apart from the others and made her unique. Now she has that little waspy nose and looks boring. Put highlighter on her face and she’ll look like the rest of the Instagram wanna be beauty gurus.
Whitney and Patricia. Whitney –during the first few seasons, I couldn’t stand him. He just came off as so entitled and pretentious. But he finally grew up–what is he? 51 or something? It’s about time. I am dying to see just what’s going to happen with him and Kathryn. I honestly think he has feelings for her.
Patricia. She’s very proper and well-mannered but I cannot, for the life of me, wrap my head around the fact she hasn’t told any of the manboys that wearing a hat (or baseball cap) indoors is just such bad manners! Men do NOT wear hats of any kind indoors. And she’s never addressed that in any of her talking head segments. I’m shook. I love her dinner parties because I am big on entertaining but the differences between Patricia and me is that A. I’m poor AF and B. I do all my own cooking–yes, even for parties–when you marry na Frenchman you learn to cook all those fancy dishes. And not cater them because nobody does it better (did I just write that–Jesus, I’ve become French by osmosis!)
My apologies if I rambled but I’m super-excited to watch the rest of Season 6! I’m so happy that Cameran has become a mommy. I always had a feeling she would be a wonderful mom and I think she will be. She’s the voice of reason with a sense of humor. I’m going now. Thank you!
Bravo Catherine. Your analysis of the characters is spot on.
Is no one going to mention Craig’s one random blue fingernail? Anyone?
Sep 27, 2016 – Male celebrities are painting one nail for the Polished Man campaign, raising awareness for victims of child abuse.
Thanks! I had no idea. Glad it’s for a cause.