Why the Southern Charm Cast Is at a "Crossroads" Amid Old Feuds & New Starts

Get ready to pack your bags and head back to Charleston as Southern Charm returns this December. Season 10 of Southern Charm will hit the Bravo airwaves this winter and you can bet the cast will bring the hot drama to keep things warm as the temps take a chillier turn.

Can't wait until December? We get it. Lucky for you, we have all the scoop on what the returning cast and friends are up to in the new season of Southern Charm — and get ready to meet the newbies who are set to shake up the dynamics of the group like never before.

Who is the cast for Season 10 of Southern Charm? 

The milestone Season 10 of Southern Charm finds cast members Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, Craig Conover, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Rodrigo Reyes, Shep Rose, and Jarrett “JT” Thomas all returning.

They will be joined by newcomers Salley Carson and Molly O’Connell, who "join the group as they juggle the Charleston dating scene and maintain old friendships." They will also be joined by fellow newbie Ryan Albert, dubbed "a good friend of Patricia."

And, yes, Patricia Altschul and Whitney Sudler-Smith are also back as the show celebrates a decade on Bravo.

So, what will everyone's lives look like in the new season? Well, prepare yourselves for all the juicy details. And don't forget to check out the trailer above for more sneak peeks and spicy reveals. 

Shep Rose in Season 10 of Southern Charm

After Shep’s declaration to change at the end of last season, he attended an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica and is now determined to make real growth. He has even fallen head-over-heels in love with the former Miss Bahamas, but the group questions if she feels the same way about him

Craig Conover in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Craig seems to be thriving both professionally and personally, steadfast in his belief that Paige is “The One.” But after taking time away from Shep last year, he finds his longstanding friendships are on shaky ground as both Austen and Shep question what happened to their former confidante.   

Austen Kroll in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Surprising himself by defining the relationship, Austen is finally happy with a new long-distance girlfriend and focused on reviving his beer business. While his love life is on the up and up, his friendship with Craig is on the rocks as the former partners-in-crime find themselves at a crucial point of disagreement with no clear path forward.    

Madison LeCroy in Season 10 of Southern Charm

After just one year of marriage, resident southern belle Madison grapples with the loss of her father and finds herself dealing with issues far from her days as the single party girl. While she focuses on her family, she finds out that JT is meddling in rumors that cross the line.    

Taylor Ann Green in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Taylor has moved on from her relationship with Shep, last year’s drama with Austen and is unapologetically in love with her new boyfriend, a Charleston mainstay whom everyone has an opinion. She’s dedicated to setting boundaries – from friendships to past flames – so that nothing can threaten her newfound happiness.    

Venita Aspen in Season 10 of Southern Charm

After breaking up with boyfriend Manny last year, Venita realizes that she and JT have an undeniable attraction and connection that goes deeper than most. She starts to question her feelings toward him amidst preserving her own friendships with those he may not be on the best terms with.

Leva Bonaparte in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Leva continues to be a sounding board for her friends and isn’t afraid to call out their bad behavior when they step out of line. 

Jarrett "JT" Thomas in Season 10 of Southern Charm

JT continues to be an outspoken rabble-rouser, stirring up controversy wherever he goes. Despite his best intentions, his rapport with many in the group starts to go up in flames. However, Venita turns out to be his constant and offers a shoulder to lean on as he tries to mend friendships.   

Rodrigo Reyes in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Rodrigo finds himself balancing a stable home life with his partner and dealing with the drama of his closest confidantes. He’s unapologetic about giving his opinion and ready to take sides if necessary.    

Whitney Sudler-Smith in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Whitney "continues to be entangled in the group’s antics" as he joins his mom Patricia Altschul, who "is back delivering her straight-shooting guidance as the Grande Dame of Charleston."

Patricia Altschul in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Patricia is back delivering her straight-shooting guidance as the Grande Dame of Charleston, alongside son Whitney Sudler-Smith, who continues to be entangled in the group’s antics.   

Who are Southern Charm Season 10's new cast and friends?

With a new season, comes some new faces to get to know. We have all the 411 on the newcomers joining Season 10 of Southern Charm.

Molly O’Connell in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Molly is a quirky southern belle, friendly but unfiltered, who grew up in Charleston and left to model all over the world. She’s returned home to be closer to her family and friends, and her longtime entanglements with the men of the group lead her to wonder exactly how she fits in.   

Salley Carson in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Salley is the latest to grace Charleston’s vibrant social scene. She’s a bubbly party girl by night and a robotics technician for surgical procedures by day. The debutante is gorgeous, intelligent and independent, and she shares a curiously parallel romantic past with Taylor.     

Ryan Albert in Season 10 of Southern Charm

Ryan is a true southern gentleman within Charleston’s elite social scene. Along with his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions, he’s among Patricia’s closest friends.  

When Does Southern Charm Season 10 premiere? 

Season 10 of Southern Charm premieres on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.

And it sounds like it's gonna be good. According to the press release for the new season, "The Charmers find themselves at a crossroads of familiar feuds and redefined boundaries. Once Charleston’s rowdiest, the group appears committed to business, family and health, but growing pains are inevitable as fractures in their newfound life plans are quick to surface.    

Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.