‘Southern Charm’ Recap: Chleb Fuels Naomie and Kathryn Feud Amid ‘Toxic’ Romance, Austen Hits Breaking Point With Olivia

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‘Southern Charm’ Recap: Chleb Fuels Naomie and Kathryn Feud Amid 'Toxic' Romance, Austen Hits Breaking Point With Olivia

Throwing out the niceties! Chleb Ravenell is playing both sides of the Naomie Olindo and Kathryn Dennis feud in the newest episode of Southern Charm — and it’s getting messy. Earlier this season, fans watched as Kathryn, 30, broke up with Chleb, 33, after he took issue with her variety of friendship issues, one of which was with Naomie, 29. During the Thursday, July 28, episode, however, the lovebirds were back together and stirring the pot. “I think Naomie is just happy as a clam bitch,” Kathryn said during a confessional after seeing the L’Abeye founder at Olivia Flowers’ oyster roast. “But I did like her hat at least and her nose looks fine and she has a great tan all the time and I don’t.” Kathryn and Naomie have been feuding since spring 2020 when the France native publicly called out Kathryn for allegedly starting rumors about former castmate Cameran Eubanks. In May 2020, Kathryn was blamed when news broke that Cameran’s husband, Jason Wimberly, allegedly had a mistress. (Cameran, 38, denied the claims and exited the series the same month.) While the “Katching Up With Kathryn” podcast host has been keeping her distance from Naomie since they butted heads at her Great Katsby party during the season 8 premiere, this week’s episode proved they are not on good terms. Their relationship is seemingly going to get worse moving forward after Chleb decided to play both sides of the feud. During Thursday’s episode, the former football player confided in Naomie about his and Kathryn’s relationship, hinting that it wasn’t going to last. (Us Weekly confirmed in November 2021 that Kathryn and Chleb called it quits for good.) [sendtonews type="float" key="QssA61V5yR-2833392-14453"] When Naomie suggested he get out of the “toxic” romance, however, Chleb flipped a switch. He went back to Kathryn and claimed that Naomie was trying to “manipulate” him, setting up a possible fight between the ladies in the future. Austen Kroll also found himself in a pickle during Thursday’s episode after his new flame Olivia, 30, invited his ex-girlfriend Madison LeCroy to her family’s party. “I’m just going to say it, Craig, it’s, like, f--king Olivia. She’s driving me f--king crazy,” Austen, 35, told pal Craig Conover while venting over the uncomfortable situation. “She’s like, ‘Hey guys, let’s just force to pretend that everything’s OK.’” Craig, 33, explained that it was all part of the “mindf—k of Charleston.” The Sewing Down South founder added: “You know no other city has exes everywhere. And it’s a never-ending f—king circle of misery.” Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET. Scroll down to see what drama went down on season 8, episode 6: [podcast_block]

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‘Southern Charm’ Recap: Chleb Fuels Naomie and Kathryn Feud Amid 'Toxic' Romance, Austen Hits Breaking Point With Olivia

Throwing out the niceties! Chleb Ravenell is playing both sides of the Naomie Olindo and Kathryn Dennis feud in the newest episode of Southern Charm — and it’s getting messy. Earlier this season, fans watched as Kathryn, 30, broke up with Chleb, 33, after he took issue with her variety of friendship issues, one of which was with Naomie, 29. During the Thursday, July 28, episode, however, the lovebirds were back together and stirring the pot. “I think Naomie is just happy as a clam bitch,” Kathryn said during a confessional after seeing the L’Abeye founder at Olivia Flowers’ oyster roast. “But I did like her hat at least and her nose looks fine and she has a great tan all the time and I don’t.” Kathryn and Naomie have been feuding since spring 2020 when the France native publicly called out Kathryn for allegedly starting rumors about former castmate Cameran Eubanks. In May 2020, Kathryn was blamed when news broke that Cameran’s husband, Jason Wimberly, allegedly had a mistress. (Cameran, 38, denied the claims and exited the series the same month.) While the “Katching Up With Kathryn” podcast host has been keeping her distance from Naomie since they butted heads at her Great Katsby party during the season 8 premiere, this week’s episode proved they are not on good terms. Their relationship is seemingly going to get worse moving forward after Chleb decided to play both sides of the feud. During Thursday’s episode, the former football player confided in Naomie about his and Kathryn’s relationship, hinting that it wasn’t going to last. (Us Weekly confirmed in November 2021 that Kathryn and Chleb called it quits for good.) [sendtonews type="float" key="QssA61V5yR-2833392-14453"] When Naomie suggested he get out of the “toxic” romance, however, Chleb flipped a switch. He went back to Kathryn and claimed that Naomie was trying to “manipulate” him, setting up a possible fight between the ladies in the future. Austen Kroll also found himself in a pickle during Thursday’s episode after his new flame Olivia, 30, invited his ex-girlfriend Madison LeCroy to her family’s party. “I’m just going to say it, Craig, it’s, like, f--king Olivia. She’s driving me f--king crazy,” Austen, 35, told pal Craig Conover while venting over the uncomfortable situation. “She’s like, ‘Hey guys, let’s just force to pretend that everything’s OK.’” Craig, 33, explained that it was all part of the “mindf—k of Charleston.” The Sewing Down South founder added: “You know no other city has exes everywhere. And it’s a never-ending f—king circle of misery.” Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET. Scroll down to see what drama went down on season 8, episode 6: [podcast_block]

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Post-Pink Party Blues

After Venita Aspen ruffled feathers during episode 5, she decided to call Olivia and make plans to talk out their issues. The conversation, however, took her by surprise when the photographer revealed she was having a party and Venita, 28, wasn’t on the guest list.

“I’m sure you’ve heard from Madison, my family’s throwing an oyster party, like, get-together,” Olivia explained. “And I initially had everyone on that guest list but I just think it would be fake of me to have you here.” Venita was taken aback, but responded, “So, not invited to the party, got it, but we need to figure this out. I hope you have a good party.”

The influencer then chatted with Madison, 31, confessing, “Damn, I don’t think I’ve not been invited to something in my whole life.” Venita told the cameras how strange it was to be cut from the bash while Madison, who is Austen’s ex, was allowed to come. “[Olivia] doesn’t want drama but she invites Madison LeCroy to the oyster roast?” Venita questioned.

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Shep’s Immaturity Worries Taylor

While Shep Rose was away with Craig and Austen in Charlotte, Taylor Ann Green met with Olivia to talk about their relationship. “He’s even said, ‘I don’t know if marriage is in the cards for me. I don’t see myself holding a baby and, like, burping a baby at 3:00 in the morning,’” Taylor, 27, said of her boyfriend. “I was like, I hope that changes, selfishly.”

Taylor noted, “I feel like I’m talking about some 32-year-old guy who's just trying to figure it out. [But] no, I’m talking about a 42-year-old man who has been through it with his siblings. I’m like where was the disconnect there?”

The clinical assistant confessed that “Shep makes me very happy, but our trust was breached” when he cheated. “It was, like, over a year ago. If something like that were to ever happen again then I am out,” she added. (Us confirmed on July 20 that Shep and Taylor split after nearly two years together.)

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Madison’s Engagement Hits Austen Hard

The North Carolina native was on edge after Madison arrived at Olivia’s party. The occasion marked the first time that Austen saw Madison following her engagement to Brett Randle. (The hairstylist announced the relationship news in October 2021.)

“Well, I’m going to get this drink and make my exit,” Austen awkwardly said when he saw Madison standing by the bar. He later asked the cameras, “Why is Madison here after all the s--t that I said to Olivia about her? Why would you want this person around? You’re not going to be friends with my ex.”

The beermaker couldn’t get over the situation, turning to Naomie for a little help. “Olivia decided to invite my ex to her party and what, I’m supposed to go up to her and tell her, ‘Congratulations?’ No,” he told Naomie. The entrepreneur replied, “At my house y’all were cool. You’re traumatized. Relax. It’s gonna suck and you’re fine.”

Despite his friends’ best efforts to make him chat with Madison, Austen stood his ground. “When she got engaged it hit me and it really hurt and I didn’t know that it would so much,” he said during a confessional. “The fact that Madison didn’t give a s--t enough to tell me that she was getting engaged it just felt like a big, final f--k you.”

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Austen Loses His Cool With Olivia

The Kings Calling Brewing Co. founder confronted Olivia about Madison’s appearance at the oyster party, confessing how much it hurt him to see her there. “What the hell? I felt slighted it was like, ‘What the f—k is she doing here?’” Austen said, to which Olivia replied, “Why do you care?”

Austen fired back, “Because no one that I’m interested will be friends with her.” The former Laguna Beach resident defended herself, saying, “I’m not friends [with her]. I just want to coexist. I’m waiting for the day for you to not care about her.”

Olivia later told the cameras that Austen’s outburst was not OK. “Austen just got done telling me, ‘Let’s take it slow and feel things out,’ but then the next thing I know you’re telling me who I can’t invite to my party?” she explained. “That’s not gonna fly.”

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Chleb Stirs the Pot with Naomie

“I’ve known Naomie longer than I’ve known Kathryn. But Kathryn holds grudges,” Chleb said during a confessional. “And me being her man, I have to have a grudge with them too. So, the people that she’s mad at I have to stay away from. That’s how she rolls.”

Kathryn’s issues with Naomie, however, didn’t stop Chleb from talking with the fashionista at Olivia’s party. “How are you and Kathryn?” Naomie asked, to which Chleb said, “It’s hard to really talk about that. Her conversations are just about drama. She just got deeper than what I am. I’m not a shallow person. I’m a simple person. I think being around her is f--king I don’t know.”

He added, “She’s my girl,” when asked why he’s still with Kathryn. Naomie pointed out that Chleb is a “good person,” noting, “You clearly are having these feelings for a reason. … Just be real. Just be, like, honest. You don’t need to deal with a narcissist like that and somebody that is so toxic because clearly you know.”

The product specialist seemingly agreed with Naomie’s assessment of the situation, but claimed, “I know, but I feel like I’m the person, here put on this earth that can break her through that s--t.”

After Chleb walked away, Naomie tuned to Leva Bonaparte and dished on everything they’d talked about. “I just had an interesting conversation with Chleb. He doesn’t like her. He does not like her,” Naomie said. Leva was shocked, adding, “Why is he talking to you about that? What the f--k?”

Chleb, meanwhile, went back to Kathryn and made odd remarks about what he and Naomie said to one another. “Yo, Naomie is a f--king c--t,” he seemingly told his girlfriend. “She was trying to basically manipulate me and our conversation. I’m so sorry I said that word.” Kathryn stopped him, saying, “Don’t be sorry. That’s what she is.” Chleb then claimed the conversation ended with “me not saying what she wanted to hear so we just f—king ended [it] kinda.”