I had a weird conversation with my favorite source recently. The same source that was pretty certain, this would be the last season of Southern Charm. That source said, “Southern Charm has gotten some great feedback from the viewers. It looks like another season is almost certain.” Where is this feedback from? It’s certainly not supported by ratings. The show has not had even one episode with a million viewers. We seem pretty middle of the road about the season. So that was a really odd thing to hear. Let’s see what this Southern Charm recap looks like. I believe it is the first episode after one of their many COVID shutdowns. And as for the random Tamara tidbits. I am trying to make bone broth from a ham hock that has been in the freezer for TWO YEARS. AMIGONNADIE?
Covid Really Never Came To Charleston?
Okay, let’s wrangle the dog back in the house and get this Southern Charm recap done. So we’ve fast forwarded to June after another extensive downtime on filming this season. It literally started at the end of 2019 and then Cameron and the other girls quit the show. This has been the normal Haymaker clusterfuck. But this time it is not entirely Haymakers fault. It looks like Pringle finally got his kids. I would NOT have put them on a plane in June.
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Patricia, Whitney and Michael the Butler all quarantined together until June. That ham hock might be smelling a bit funky now. But I’m boiling it for hours so, probably not going to die, right? Michael colored Patricia’s hair in quarantine. Because, of course. Craig met a new girl in quarantine. She came to quarantine with Craig. The guys are all in denial about Covid. IN JUNE. Especially, Craig and Austen and Shep. Craig seems clueless. Shep is suffering from Covid fatigue. He’s just loosing up all the rules because he’s over it.
Madison Is Ready To Get With Pringle
Austen talks to his family about the delay in his beer distribution due to Covid. And talks about Madison. Charleston went straight back to super spreading in bars. Apparently, they think it is only in the big cities. Madison is trying to blame her interest on Pringle on the quarantine. Austen hung out with Craig the whole time. His sister and his mother don’t seem to think they are compatible. Madison is planning a birthday party for Austen on a private island. Madison’s mother think Austen is holding her back.
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Pringle has the boys for summer vacation. He seems like a really good dad. Madison calls to invite Pringle to Austen’s birthday party. I could watch an entire show of Danni painting and Craig making pillows. These are the sort of soothing things I need right now. But instead, we are going to have to address the monkey emoji in the room with Kathryn. I sort of feel like that Kathryn is just an idiot. She calls her kids little monkeys all the time, which is rather common in the south and I’ve seen her use that emoji a lot. But perhaps there was more to it? Danni looks really thin and stressed.
The Calhoun Statue
Ah the statue crisis. Is that what caused the issue between Kathryn and the black female radio host? I really don’t pay these people much attention anymore. I barely even know this story. I know that Georgia wants to rename Grady Hospital and Fort Bragg and I feel like if you polled a hundred people on the street no one would have any reference point for Grady or Bragg. Calhoun is slightly more known. But really, we are in a pandemic. And a social justice movement. If we could perhaps stop doing things that would cause a riot in a pandemic, that would be just swell.
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Even Danni has no idea that there is a Calhoun statue in Marion Park. Which is a big beautiful park with all sorts of statues and people picnic there and throw frisbees and such. Leva explains that Calhoun was vice president a couple of times and “his dying wish” was to keep slavery. Danni says she had no knowledge of Calhoun really. Because no one does. Apparently, except for Leva who invites Danni to a conference to learn more. Really? I think we have more pressing issues right now like police murdering black people than statues who no one even pays attention to unless someone makes it a thing. Tearing down historical monuments and renaming bases and hospitals are for me, MUCH further down the list. And more of a “never forget” for me kind of like the holocaust museums.
Leva Schools Us All On The Civil War
While I find this Civil War lesson from Leva fascinating, to me it is like bolting the barn door after all the cattle has escaped. I tend to be more on the ‘never forget” side of things. But, frankly I’m not going to make a big deal about any monument being up or down. When was the last time you passed a monument? Leave it up. Take it down. I don’t give a shit either way. What we need is social justice reform. What we need it fair laws for everyone and not just the white people. What we need is for all Americans lives to matter, and an acknowledgement from people in power to acknowledge the rampant racist bullshit in this country. Just like the representative, I’ve walked by that statue many times. I had no idea who it was.
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All this dramatic behavior by Lena is annoying. She is not black she is Iranian. She was born in India and raised in Canada and Bolivia. This is not her storyline. I get that her husband is a black American man and her sons are black American youths. But this just seems like a contrived storyline jumping on the bandwagon to me. And while ALL AMERICANS should be fighting for social justice, to me? This smacks of a desperate grab for air time during a very difficult time in this country when EVERYONE has had enough of the social injustice and police murdering black men. Why isn’t her husband there?
Kathryn Doesn’t Seem … Um …Right
Kathryn has the same problem I am having when getting things sent from online. How the hell am I supposed these boxes in the house? And what am I supposed to do with 99 boxes and one trash can? Did Kathryn cut her hair? Is she wearing wigs now? I really don’t know anymore. And either way, Kathryn and Shep and most of these people are racists. 100 percent. That is what we should be addressing. Not statues or names of hospitals. We have to address the actual problem and not remnants from hundreds of years ago. Click here for the news report on taking down the statue.
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The ladies all go to The Republic for lunch. Danni reaffirms she didn’t know the meaning of the statue. Leva points out if that was a family member like it is for Kathryn then she would know. I agree with that. I am sure Kathryn knew her family history and it’s support of slavery. But, I feel like Kathryn should have been a part of this conversation, but I’m not sure she really gets it. Which again, adds to MY OPINION that she is racist. And the ladies really drive this point home to Danni. She didn’t just use a monkey emoji, she knew she was talking to a black woman and said “stop trying to use your minority claim.” Really, now? And my source seems to think things are going in a good direction for this show? REALLY? It’s been racist and focused on white privilege from season one! THIS IS NOT NEWS. And it ain’t just Kathryn!
Southern Charm Has Always Been A Racist Show!
So now Danni is being dragged in to this multicultural group Aaron has thrown together? Why were none of the white guys there? Why do they never get called out for their privilege and racism? This whole show is FOUNDED ON WHITE PRIVILEGE! I mean, yay I guess for calling Kathryn out, but what about Patricia, Whitney, Shep, etc etc etc. It’s literally the focus of this show! So, Gwynns fired Kathryn. As they should have years ago. And apparently hired Madison. I am going to recap WWHL too. I feel like they are focusing on one racist when there are so many on this show. Maybe that is just me.
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Then, we get a scene where Shep is working out and waiting on Austen to join them. He is home feeling Flu-y. Austen has Covid because he goes out all night every night. Madison is pissed as fuck because he could stayed home. Austen says he probably got it from her because she works in a hair salon. Lot’s of finger putting going on. They seem to hate each other.
The Highlights From WWHL
Madison and Leva are on WWHL. Leva says that Kathryn learned a lot from the statue situation. Madison and Andy talk about how drunk Austen was during quarantine. And that was a problem. These sweaters that Andy is wearing is all the time are super expensive and he is plugging them for a dollah on his ratchet show. I also felt like this show was taped weeks ago. Leva and Danni seem to be very close. Clearly, Madison is over Austen. Austen slept with Craig’s new girlfriend so she is not a keeper. Madison says that Patricia knows a lot about her relationship Austen and she trusts her. Leva says that despite being best friends with Cameran is that she happy with the cast. But they are besties. Leva knows Kathryn’s new boyfriend. She has not given her any advice. Madison seems like she is back with Austen.
Am I the only one who noticed Shep’s hands shaking while he cooked???
me too, I said oh no; I hope he is okay.
also what does Kathryn have to apologize for her ancestor. such ignorance. ALM
really, t? ALM is just code for White Lives Matter. how can All Lives Matter when in the course of history up until right now – Black Lives haven’t Mattered.
it is certainly NOT ignorant to acknowledge that your ancestors were racist. it is an opportunity for Kathryn to step up and use the platform she has to make positive statements and positive changes so hopefully we can get to the day when All LIves actually do matter.
I noticed it as well. It seemed worse than ever. Why do you think his hands shake? He also moves is legs when he is seated.
He’s probably drinking too much.
Thank you! He looked to be conscious of it also. I was intense
I’m watching now and just noticed it. So, of course I googled it to see if anyone else noticed or if an explanation could be found. He seemed conscientious of it, which leads me to believe he’s trying to hide something.
You won’t die, the worst that will happen is there won’t be any flavor left. As long as it truly was in the freezer all this time!
These people…. i was doing a 1,000 piece jigsaw so i just listened. They all bug me. You’ll be fine with the bone. Your boiling the hell out of it. Yes, might not be as flavorful but you won’t die!
I think Shep has Essential Tremor (also known as Family Tremor). I have it, my sister has it, mother and grandmother had it. It does get worse if you’re hungover, tho ironically the only good cure for it is a stiff drink. And when people stare at your shaking hands it only gets worse….
I was surprised at Madison’s pro-Austen answers to Andy’s quiz re Austen or Pringle.
I was surprised at ALL of the pro-Austen comments. Pringle or no Pringle. I guess she forgave Austen for catching Covid, due to his assholishness in bar partying and possibly exposing her and her son to it. Hudson is now my official Favorite Bravo Child. Tied with Benjamin Cohen. The Beador girls are still my top girl offspring.
I was so upset with their nonchalant covid attitudes. Disgusting.
TT, I so appreciate your comments about the statue situation. I feel exactly the same way. Thank you.
Spot on with the recap and your opinions. Everyone should be taken to task.
It SEEMS that the Lady Charmers believe that it was long overdue for the white privilege issue to be addressed in Charleston and the show. On WWHL, Leva said Kathryn learned from the Calhoun statue situation. After she practically had to be beaten over the head with it. (And, yes, she was aware of her ancestor’s stance on slavery. She sniggered as she showed someone where the slave quarters were on the family property in an early episode.)
The boys … not so much. About Covid or Calhoun. It is cringeworthy to see their comments on covid, knowing what we know now. At the time this episode was filming, much of the country was being ultra cautious while data was being collected and tested — leaving packages in the sun for three days, etc. — while these guys, except Whitney, are very cavalier about it. The worst display was when they were partying and a male voice warns they shouldn’t show so many (unmasked) people for fear of backlash. Then they got covid…
Speaking of Covid, as a home health caregiver (IHSS), I am in Tier 2 to get the vaccine. I wish I could give mine to a cop or firefighter or some person taking care of elderly loved ones. But I don’t think I can do that. I keep forgetting The Fiancé and I are “elderly.” But I am in no rush to get vaccinated.
The sense of entitlement is through the roof with some of them. On last week’s episode Shep bragged about being good at country club sports like tennis and golf and all I could think of was what a pretentious entitled prick he is.
He was talking with his mother and it quickly became apparent that he probably disposed of women so easily because he imagined them not worthy of the lifestyle, ultimately unlikely to fit in, but he stays with his current because she does seem capable and he most likely judges it that way because dearest mommy approves of her.
Shep has no redeeming qualities as far as I’m concerned. He’s a blood sucking tick on the ass of society.
patricia’s breakfast tray is just showing off. the only reason to have both the tea pot and the coffee pot is for an extra cupful or to show off that you have them.
Hey TT hope you and Banjo are doing well. Great recap. I think Austen and Madison need to go their separate ways, but that won’t happen cause both of them understand that their relationship drama is an invitation for next season. I know this is so off topic but I know you have said before you only watch cable through spectrum, and I was wondering if your AMC channel was changed to Wetv. I just noticed mine had been changed today.
I liked the group of women with Leva at Republic. They should be the new cast.
I thought the same thing!
The racial storyline to me seems to be forced and shoved in our faces to make a focus. It isn’t Levas story to tell, but I get their trying to act “WOKE” to stay relevant. It ain’t working.
Guess I am an odd duck but I really like Leva and I like that they incorporated the Calhoun statue storyline and addressed Kathryn’s issues around that.
Overall I think I am enjoying this season more than last season for several reasons.
-Very little Patricia-Whitney screen time.
-More Danni screentime
-New additions are changing the dynamic of the group to make things fresher.
-More open cast members. I liked Cam a lot and Chelsea too but they just kept so much of their real lives offscreen that it made them too boring. The remaining cast is a lot more flawed but they put it out there so much more.
I don’t miss Cam but I do miss Chelsea. I feel like she shared her real life. She was a straight shooter and a lovely person.
I agree with you! I Love Leva she’s a real down to earth chick. Not anything like the girls that quit! They were all fake and did nothing for the show. Now we have someone in there willing to be herself! I also love her little son he is as cute as he can be! And by the way, when covid FIRST came out how many of you thought it was nothing to be to worried about? I was one of them as were millions of people! This is new nobody knew how bad it would be!! I Love Southern Charm! I hope it lasts at least as long as the FAKE as hell Housewives
Who actually paid for the removal of the statue? Did taxpayers pay for it or did a private party cover the cost? I just have no idea who pays for it because I am under the impression the cost is in the upper thousands of dollars.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The statue may be gone, but the controversy and the cost is not.
Construction crews removed the statue of John C. Calhoun from downtown Charleston’s Marion Square two days ago.
It took 17 hours and days of protests by people who supported the statue’s removal.
Other folks protested the monumental change.
A City of Charleston spokesperson tells us removing the John C. Calhoun statue, column, plaques and lettering cost $136,637.
We also found out that private donors came forward to give $100,000 toward those costs, bringing the total taxpayer impact to $36,637.
The city says it contracted Turner Construction for the removal.
This show needs to go the way of Pump Rules. The cast barely seems interconnected at this point.
And I get Covid and George Floyd protests were happening this spring and summer…but I’ve never watched Bravo for my current events.
Where do I start? This episode really pissed me off! This Leva chick is a real hater! I agree ? with you TT! It’s not her story to tell the freaking statue isn’t bothering anyone! Why doesn’t Miss Restauranteur round up these bimbos and check on the ppl in the community that might need a hot meal! HOW ABOUT THAT! INSTEAD she’s b_tching about Kathryn because she told Craig that there was a rumor that Cameron’s husband was having an affair! That’s the real reason she’s gunning for Kathryn. She needs to come off that cross because someone else needs the wood! Give me a break. Trying too hard!! We don’t know what’s in ppl’s hearts to go running around calling people racist at the drop of a hat. That burns ? my a_s! That’s a terrible accusation. And no I’m not white if anyone is curious, my parents are from Puerto Rico! I’m very proud of my heritage as we all should of our family. However if 1 of my ancestors did something wrong yrs ago why do I have to apologize? Think about it, this is insane! Have we lost our minds? Cameron spent 5 entire seasons trashing Kathryn! I never cared for her. She wanted to come across as a goodie two shoes. She can’t be that great when she always hung around Shep and Whitney!
Patricia now that one! I have always called her
Scarlett O’Hara! This woman she’s insufferable! What the hell is wrong with her & her delusions! Every time she rings that bell ? I want to ring her neck!!!? She’s a clown.
Absolutely ridiculous. Cameron adores her, and Leva is calling Kathryn racist? Girl you better check urself. All those bimbos at that table were fake as all get out. Fake crying. I’m tired of all this talk and we need more about helping, organizing or assisting in any way we can those that need help. Heck I’m no angel.But that’s the RN in me.
Hope I didn’t offend anyone! Peace ?
Nancy,
I almost ? agree with what you’re saying. Leva has been seen on/off for the last several seasons as Cameron’s good friend. Didn’t like her then, don’t like her now. It’s like Leva is the new “Cameron” so it’s going to be 1000 different ways to come at Kathryn.
Kathryn is NO angel, but Leva honey – you weren’t born & raised in CHS & it’s not your story to tell.
When Madison from Gwyns said that Kathryn just truly doesn’t care – I felt that. They’re all taking it as ignorance, but when you are being scrutinized for everything out there – the last thing you want to do is draw more attention to yourself. I would have shut down and shut everyone out. That would have meant probably ignoring ALL those girls, because I don’t think they have Kathryns back. I personally think they like to sit & wait for her to “screw up” so they can pounce.
It’s just a TV show, but where is all the history on Shep, Thomas, Pringle’s grandfather or whatever. No once again, it’s about Kathryn.
I agree with everything you said!
Whitney’s Miss Clairol dye job really bugs me. With all the camera crew allowed in that house, you would think they could scramble up another couple of N95 so Madison could come over and do their hair properly.
Regarding the monument, it is telling that they had to bring in a Persian chick from Canada to carry the anti-Calhoun story. and now the Madison from Gwynne’s is no longer interested in passing. the original cast are all racist AF not just K, we are not fooled.
I’m going to be blunt. This episode was not entertaining for me. Turning from entertainment to indoctrination is how you kill a franchise. I watched about half the episode then realized life is too short to continue with this…..and I want my 20 minutes back !!! If this continues the series is DONE.
Yesss…I agree something is not right with Kathryn again. She doesn’t look well. Her makeup looks jacked and I don’t know what’s happening with her hair. I was wondering if it’s her anxiety ramped up again (as she said) or if she’s on something. Kathryn is ignorant, selfish, and entitled. I don’t know why, but I still often feel myself rooting for her to do better. I don’t know about Leva yet, but I don’t hate her completely. I think it’s interesting for her to bring in some real talk to this group. Watching this episode made me think of how some of these Bravo shows are going to become sociological artifacts of this weird ass period in time. I like Madison, seeing her with her family made me like her even more. I think she needs to ditch Austen and go for the Pringle. Once you pop you can’t stop. He’s got a strong presence on the show. Austen is a child. An f-boy even. Also, noticed Shep’s hand shaking. He’s never seemed too healthy. I think his lifestyle is killing him. His gf looks better with the new blonde look. iI don’t see her lasting though, not enough personality there. It gets old that Kathryn is the scapegoat for all the bad behavior that goes on with this group. She definitely needs to do better, but also the guys are never taken to task for their out of control behavior or their privileged, entitled attitudes and racism. If we are gong to keep seeing Danni on this show, then we need to see more about her own personal life. We know she dated Shep, he may have given her chlamydia, she paints, and she’s a close friend of Kathryn when it’s convenient for Kathryn. I am tired of seeing Danni only around to either stick up for Kathryn or complain about how Kathryn is not being a good friend. There has to be more to her to engage viewers.