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Southern Charm Update (EXCLUSIVE): Principal Photography Has Begun, Again.

February 11, 2020 by tamaratattles 53 Comments

Southern Charm RecapMy email and social media has been full of questions about Southern Charm. So here is a Southern Charm update. The most common was asked if Southern Charm had been cancelled. The answer is no. At least not yet. Let’s back up to mid September, 2019. Haymaker had hired two new faces for season seven (SEVEN!) of Southern Charm. The old gang and the two news filmed for four weeks. In mid October, Haymaker sent their first rough cut to Bravo.

Then something happened that has never happened before. Because, Haymaker. Generally, Bravo takes a look at the rough cut and either says it is fine, or sends it back with notes. Notes are things they want fixed and then the rough cut is resubmitted for approval. But, neither of those things happened.

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Instead, Bravo basically said, the rough cut was crap, and the new people are boring. Haymaker was told to recast the newbies and start over from square one. The only thing that could have happened that would have been worse for Haymaker would be for them to be fired as the production company. Then either the show would be cancelled or they would hire a new production company. If I were in charge, I would have gone with option B. Because, Haymaker.

So,  Haymaker went about looking for people to cast on the show. They also needed to vamp up everyone’s storyline. That is when Kathrnyn Dennis approached Bravo about filming with Thomas Ravenel. Apparently, she though it would be good for ratings for them to film drop off and pickups. Or phone calls about custody. It seems highly unlikely the Bravo suits would do that, but this is the misogyny channel so you never know.

Thomas Ravenel looking terrible, hot, and sweaty inside a church
Requisite literal whore sweating in literal church photo

Try, Try Again.

Then Thomas, the poster child for mental health, sobriety at that time said he would film with Bravo again for a million dollars and full control of his edit. Then he called me a fat, old, drunk, crazy lady. So clearly, he reads my blog. Hey, Thomas! The next thing you know it was the holiday season. So things were pushed back until January. By the beginning of February they were ready to go.

So, last Saturday, principal photography began.  Principal photography is what we call filming season.  So they filmed something on Saturday. It was nothing that will be on the show most likely. Probably just prepping the newbies and doing test shots with whoever was in town and available.

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So, here we go again. They will film for three or four weeks and then, once again send the “first” rough cut to Bravo for feedback. If they don’t get it right this time, there probably will not be a season seven. I have been talking to my sources about this since I was told principal photography has begun. There really isn’t much to tell at this point. There is at this time no guarantee there will be a Southern Charm. These next few weeks of filming will be the deciding factor. I should hear when the rough cut is sent and how it was received so I’ll let you now early to mid March.

Personally, I feel like they should stop beating the horse. But we shall see. I believe this is Haymakers only gig. So they have a lot on the line to get it right this time. So, again, the answer is no. Southern Charm has not been cancelled. But there is as of now also not guarantee there will be a season.

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Filed Under: Southern Charm Tagged With: Anna Heyward, Ashley Jacobs, Austen Kroll, Bravo, Cameran Eubanks, Chelsea Meissner, Craig Conover, Danni Baird, Eliza Limehouse, Entertainment News, Hunter Price, Kathryn Calhoun Dennis, Madison LeCroy, Metul Shah, Naomie Olindo, Nick Dana, Patricia Altschul, Shep Rose, Southern Charm, Southern Charm Filming Tea, Thomas Ravenel, Whitney Sudler-Smith

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  1. atdleft says

    February 11, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    WTF. This is bonkers. But then again, this is Bravo, which happens to be a Comcast-NBCUniversal network. I don’t know why else we’re talking about someone like Thomas Ravenel potentially scoring a huge payday after being accused of a laundry list of crimes (and only getting away with it because of pure and simple corruption).

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    • tamaratattles says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      I don’t think he would get paid at all if they let him. My source said that Kathryn pitched it and Bravo would have to approve it and my source said that would be highly unlikely.

      Reply
      • Calipatti says

        February 12, 2020 at 6:03 pm

        I understand with Thomas on the show Katheryn would have more of a story line but she needs therapy For her to suggest Thomas’s return is sick. .I don’t understand her being willing to speak to him. I’d text or email and have a friend drop off and pick up the kids. He was horrible to her including in the courtroom.
        She could do so much better.
        How can she stand looking at his face.

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        • Calipatti says

          February 12, 2020 at 6:06 pm

          Saw Bethany on HSN, she was looking very good. Nice seeing her happy. Think I’ll miss her on NYC.

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        • sliceo'pie says

          March 14, 2020 at 8:30 pm

          She must need the money and crave the exposure she receives from being on tv. She’s never been the most stable person however Thomas is FAR worse.

          Reply
  2. Jaded says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    I never want to see Thomas again. I seriously question Katherine thinking her child and custody is a good storyline for them.

    Reply
    • TAM says

      February 11, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      THIS! So true. Very destructive for her and her children. Just give it up and find another way to make a living.

      Reply
  3. Janabanana says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    Kind of feels like the Golden Age of Bravo is over. Just doing the same thing over and over just isn’t cutting it anymore for any of us. Housewives is boring and the OGs are destroying those shows. The other shows just seem filled with a**hole guys who refuse to grow up. I am just getting so tired of it.

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    • Jane says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      I agree. Bravo star sure has fallen. So boring. I know Andy Cohen isn’t in charge at Bravo anymore but he has become unwatchable. I liked him so much when he was a mere mortal – now he is just so full of himself.

      Reply
      • Mendy Atchley says

        February 13, 2020 at 7:54 am

        I feel the same way about Bravo and Andy. Andy just acts like a mean girl now.

        Reply
  4. wanderingblonde says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    No doubt Katherine is feeling pretty desperate, how else will she make money?

    Reply
  5. Chris says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Curious of that garbage dump known as Southern Charm Savannah is ever returning, or the much better Southern Charm New Orleans… Tamara, does Haymaker produce all 3 franchises?

    Reply
    • tamaratattles says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:30 pm

      They did produce them. Both were cancelled. Southern Charm is their only show currently in production. So they have a lot riding on getting their shit together. I used to agree to have my posts on the show because it was cool for a minute but there was paperwork and I am allergic to paperwork. I stopped doing it because Haymaker made it a total PITA to do and they often didn’t even show the site name. Also most larger sites do not allow it do to copyrights and such.

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      • Fancy Pants says

        February 12, 2020 at 7:40 am

        Oh wow! I had no idea New Orleans had been cancelled. I thought it was popular.

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        • lorelli says

          February 12, 2020 at 8:11 am

          Me too! I am sorry to see it go, although I found several women on the show offensive it was still entertaining.

          Reply
  6. Prycer says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    Oy Vey

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    I quit watching when Shep said we were all lining his pockets. He’s such a smug little prick.

    Reply
  8. Sali says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Katherine’s Instagram had some photos of her and Ravenel along with another couple. It looked like a date night. Perhaps it was just for the show. Any scoop on the new cast members? I wonder if beer guy’s – Craig and Shep’s buddy – girlfriend is coming back. She’s gorgeous, but I wasn’t a fan.

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    • tamaratattles says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:32 pm

      That photo was at a large party in Charleston. All the people in the photo except for Kathryn had the last name Ravenel. It was not a date.

      My source either doesn’t know or isn’t telling me who the new people are.Source is not fond of Haymaker either.

      Reply
  9. Candid says

    February 11, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    What about Southern Charm NOLA?

    Reply
    • tamaratattles says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      Cancelled

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      • MariettaMommy says

        February 13, 2020 at 8:10 am

        WOW. That’s surprising to me. I enjoyed that show. Wishing the best for Jeff & his recovery ?

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  10. LA_in_KY says

    February 11, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    They need a new cast of younger singles. I don’t want to watch people the same age as me falling down drunk and throwing away money. And with custody issues.. my personal nightmare!!!

    Reply
    • tamaratattles says

      February 11, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      It’s the guys that are terrible. Get rid of all of them except Craig.

      Reply
      • MariettaMommy says

        February 13, 2020 at 8:15 am

        Love Craig ❤️

        Reply
  11. Annabelle incarnate says

    February 12, 2020 at 12:13 am

    This shit show needs to die! I could care less about anyone on the show.

    Reply
  12. Nanette says

    February 12, 2020 at 4:25 am

    I am sad about the cancelation of SC NOLA. I would have loved an SC NOLA Brüs show. Or a Jon Moody spin-off. Jon tootles around NOLA taking us to all the cool spots.

    Maybe a Jeff in the Northwest show. If that’s where he is now.

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    • Victoria says

      February 13, 2020 at 2:40 am

      Jeff almost died in a motorcycle accident. He’s on the long journey of physical rehab.

      Reply
  13. Navymommy says

    February 12, 2020 at 6:00 am

    Thomas Ravenel is the epitome of all that is wrong with the ‘Old South’. He is dishonorable, vile, corrupt and toxic. The whore with coke sweats in church picture could not be more apropos. Hi Thomas, got anything to say about me?

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    • Calipatti says

      February 12, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      LOL Navy mom, funny if he remarked to you and then your husband knocked on his door.
      Probably wet himself.
      His haggard face would sweat, that’s certain.

      Reply
  14. Lori...the other one says

    February 12, 2020 at 7:35 am

    That picture of Thomas is the thing nightmares are made of. I have to quickly scroll past it when reading. It just creeps mo out too much.
    Sorry to hear New Orleans was cancelled, I liked it. Maybe a cast changes were needed but I liked it.

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  15. lorelli says

    February 12, 2020 at 8:13 am

    I know Southern Charm will end at some point, I’m just not ready for it yet. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that we get at least one more season!

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  16. Mountain Momma says

    February 12, 2020 at 9:06 am

    They should just do a spin off with Craig.

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    • tamaratattles says

      February 12, 2020 at 11:47 am

      YES!

      Reply
    • PixnTrix says

      February 12, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      I’m so in for this!!!!

      Reply
    • Sali says

      February 12, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      YES! YES!!

      Reply
  17. Joey says

    February 12, 2020 at 9:17 am

    Hey, Thomas! hahahaha TT, I love your humor. I still laugh every time I see that photo of sweaty Thomas in church. I suggest you do a poll about what is our favorite awful photo of our bravo family. There are some great photos, and I enjoy every one of them.

    I can walk away from Southern Charm because I hate that they are forced to sell us a reality show that is scripted. I hate that Kathryn is putting her kids in a negative situation at exchanges with Thomas just to earn a paycheck.

    They should have all learned from Craig, and found a passion and turn it into a profit. Craig was treated so bad for sewing and now he is thriving. Austin had the opportunity with his beer, but he was too busy drinking to focus and turn it into a profit. I will miss Craig on Southern Charm, but I can still stalk him through social media.

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    • Donna Johnson says

      February 12, 2020 at 6:03 pm

      I like southern charm but they do need new blood I am tired of Shep thinking he’s better than everyone else I want to slap him so hard that he know what a real slap from a real woman feels like

      Reply
  18. Johnny Nogood says

    February 12, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    Thomas looks like Lurch from the Addams Family. For real!! Brothers?

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    • Coco says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      You should see him in person! He’s so gross. He wears dad jeans with his fat gut hanging over them and has HUGE ears.

      Reply
      • MariettaMommy says

        February 13, 2020 at 8:21 am

        Like a sweaty, droopy Mr. Potato Head. Thomas is absolutely hideous. The man would never get laid if not for his wealth or …….

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        • Coco says

          February 13, 2020 at 10:46 am

          White poop stain pants? Hahaha

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        • Kipper says

          February 13, 2020 at 11:25 am

          I see Mr. Potato Head now too thanks to your kindly walk down memory lane MariettaMommy! I used to love that “game”, we didn’t have it, friends did though and I loved it! I loved “Operation” and “Blind date”…all games we never had but friends had…now I’m thinking about old games!

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        • tamaratattles says

          February 13, 2020 at 6:43 pm

          Thomas posted a photo on his IG today of him in his polo uniform in a medical facility with a cut chin or something.

          At this time I would like to point out it is not polo season. Not even in California. Weird.

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          • Kipper says

            February 13, 2020 at 7:05 pm

            Not a dream date!

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            • MariettaMommy says

              February 14, 2020 at 12:53 pm

              Agreed! More like a woman’s nightmare.

          • MariettaMommy says

            February 14, 2020 at 12:55 pm

            Running to check it out ??‍♀️

            Reply
  19. Looloo says

    February 12, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    I’m shocked and disappointed about SCNOLA.? bummer..Hopefully Tardy is done too.

    Reply
  20. Coco says

    February 12, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    You know what I think would be a great storyline for the never ending Kathryn Thomas saga? LOL. Throw that crazy lindsay hall chick on social media on the show to duke it out with Kathryn over Thomas. She seems so desperate for fame that I bet she’d do it for free.

    Reply
  21. Daisy77 says

    February 12, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Chelsea and her boyfriend are apparently over and it’s allegedly, pretty messy so maybe that’ll be a decent storyline.

    Reply
    • Coco says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      She seems so laid back. I am interested to hear what happened!

      Reply
  22. Trisha says

    February 12, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Maybe they could spin it- the Ladies of Southern Charm and have Craig be a “friend”. Please don’t take Patricia away from me!

    Reply
  23. AMANDA says

    February 14, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    What about Southern Charm New Orleans–is it coming back?

    Reply

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