Bravo’s “Southern Charm” season 11 follows Madison LeCroy as she prepares to welcome her second child. Now married to Brett Randle, LeCroy is navigating pregnancy and family life while also raising her teenage son, Hudson. LeCroy welcomed Hudson with her first husband, Josh Hughes, when she was just 22.

And even though she’s no stranger to caring for a baby, LeCroy revealed in episode 4 that there’s one part of becoming a mom of two that has her feeling nervous, a fear that many parents can relate to.

Madison LeCroy Shares The Most ‘Terrifying’ Part of Being a Mom of Two

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Season 11 of “Southern Charm” sees Madison LeCroy on he pregnancy journey as she and Brett Randle get ready to welcome their daughter, Teddi LeCroy Randle. So far, the season has highlighted a beautiful pink-themed baby shower thrown for LeCroy at Patricia Altschul’s estate, and even featured a very pregnant LeCroy sharing crab legs with her ex, Austen Kroll.

In episode 4, LeCroy opened up more about her growing family. The episode sees her having lunch with her now 13 year old son, Hudson, as she talks to him about what’s to come when his soon-to-be sister arrives.

However, it’s a nervous feeling for LeCroy, who shares in a confessional, “One thing that I am nervous about is the thought of having a pre-teen and a newborn is a little terrifying.”

“Pray for me, that’s all I can say,” she adds.

Of course, welcoming another member to the family will also be a major adjustment for Hudson. In the clip, LeCroy shared that she’s raised him on her own since he was three years old. Fortunately, she believes Hudson is taking it well, especially since he’s getting a baby sister rather than another brother.

“I think because it’s a girl, he’s a little more open,” she shared to the cameras, adding that he “would have been jealous” if it were a boy.

LeCroy & Brett Randle Purchased a $3.9 Million Home

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In the same episode, LeCroy talks to Hudson about moving into their new home. Hudson shares his excitement over the move, especially since the house comes with a huge pool.

In the Dec. 3 episode, LeCroy and Randle share that they were moving their family “just around the corner” from their old home on Daniel Island in South Carolina. The clip saw the couple touring their 5,000-square-foot forever home, which included six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, and plenty of space for both Hudson and Teddi. The house came with a hefty price tag of $3.9 million.

“It’s charming. It’s exactly like what everybody wants. I know it is a high price, trust me, but honestly, the house is just, it’s perfect,” she shared in a confessional.

LeCroy Welcomed Her Daughter Teddi in June

LeCeroy and Randle welcomed their daughter, Teddi, on June 29. In an Instagram post where LeCroy holds her newborn surrounded by her husband, Hudson, and their dog, Karen, she shared that baby Teddi stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for two weeks.

“We’re finally home… all together. 🤍 After 2 weeks of back and forth to the NICU, today we brought our sweet Teddi girl home and I truly don’t have the words (but I’ll try),” she captioned her sweet photo.

LeCroy also shared how touching it was to see Hudson hold his baby sister, and seeing Randle “step into this role with so much love.”

“This is the life I’ve prayed for, dreamed of, and now finally get to live. She’s home, we’re whole, and I’ve never felt more at peace. 🥹✨” LeCroy ended her caption.

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Lala Kent revealed she received an invite to return for an abbreviated final season of “Vanderpump Rules”—and she got the call not long before the reboot of the Bravo reality show was announced last year.

Speaking on her “Untraditionally Lala” podcast on Dec.10, Kent, 35, told new cast member Natalie Maguire that producers were still feeling out the OGs about a possible final season while simultaneously interviewing the potential newcomers.

“I think we got the call maybe a week before the official announcement was coming out, and it was no surprise to me that they were [rebooting the show],” she said.

Lala Kent Said There was Talk of Filming With the Original ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast

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The 11th season of “Vanderpump Rules” played out like a series finale, with Kent very much at the center of it. The season 11 finale episode was filmed  at Kyle Chan’s Gold Bar Whiskey collab event in San Francisco in September 2023, and it culminated with Kent calling out co-star Ariana Madix for not pulling her weight.

During a later appearance on the “Scheananigans With Scheana Shay” podcast, Kent claimed she was even instructed by executive producer Jeremiah Smith to “demolish the fourth wall” duing the cast blowout. The Season 11 VPR finale episode ended with a nostalgic montage of throwback cast photos, and it seemed like a goodbye.

But on her podcast, Kent revealed producers weren’t totally ready to let go of the cast.

“There was a conversation of, ‘We’re thinking about bringing you all back for a final season, season 12. None of you guys have to film together if you don’t want to, we’ll just show you guys in your own, you know, where you’re at in life, and it’ll be maybe six to eight episodes,’” Kent claimed producers told her.

“I think that they were feeling it out,” she continued. “I know that I said, ‘I don’t see a point in doing that,’ and I’m sure the rest of the cast when we were reached out to, was like, ‘That sounds great, I don’t have an interest.’”

Bravo Announced the VPR Reboot in Late 2024

On November 26, 2024, Bravo announced that “Vanderpump Rules” would be rebooted for Season 12 with an all-new, young cast of employees from Lisa Vanderpump’s SUR Lounge in West Hollywood. A press release teased that the new cast would be a group of “close-knit SUR-vers who are as complicatedly involved with one another as their iconic predecessors.”

On “Scheananigans,” Kent said that while she was “really excited to see this group of new young [people],” she added that they would have “really big shoes to fill.”

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“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne is proving that her career in music is far from slowing down. Since releasing her first song in 2007, she has evolved from performing her own pop songs on stage to DJing events all across the nation — including an upcoming performance December 19 in Brooklyn.

Jayne to Perform in New York

Jayne announced on Instagram that she would be performing at “3 Dollar Bill,” a club in Brooklyn, NY, on Friday, December 19 for an event titled “Club Pretty Mess.”

She will be joined by fellow DJ ARRA. The show will be hosted by Beau Jangless, who will be joined by Janelle No.5 and Kimmi Moore.

Tickets are on sale here.

How Jayne Got Into DJing

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In October, Jayne, who now DJs under the name “DJ Pretty Mess,” revealed on Instagram how she got into DJing.

“Music has always been my constant — my first love, my escape, my heartbeat,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “From performing as a singer, dancer, and actress growing up, to legendary nights in New York City in the late 80’s, crate-digging for vinyls and losing my spark in the underground club scene — that’s where the spark truly began.”

“I’m back at the decks and back to where it all started,” she added. “Introducing DJ Pretty Mess — fueled by the same love of music that’s always been in my soul.”

On November 12, after a performance, Jayne dedicated an Instagram post to how excited she was to be back on stage. “DJ PRETTY MESS LIVE,” she wrote in the caption. “I had so much fun being back on stage behind the decks this weekend. It has sparked a fire inside of me and I can’t wait for my next experience. Stay tuned My Pretties!”

How Jayne Got Into Performing Music

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The RHOBH star has always had a love of music and being on stage. Her mom, Renee Chahoy, is a classically trained pianist and piano teacher who introduced her to a love of music, according to Bravo’s The Daily Dish.

Jayne worked as a go-go dancer in the early ’90s and explored a career in acting. Following this, she moved to Los Angeles where she started her career as a performer under the name Erika Jayne. “Erika Jayne was born out of rebellion. I like to break the rules,” she told PEOPLE in 2018.

She released her first song, “Roller Coaster,” in 2007. “Pretty Mess,” her debut album, was released a couple of years later in August 2009. Jayne has since gone on to release other songs such as “Painkllr,” and “XXPEN$IVE.”

After touring and performing all over the world, Jayne began a residency at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023. This was documented in a two-part documentary series, “Erika Jayne: Bet It All on Blonde,” which aired in 2024 on Bravo.

Jayne’s song “Drip” was featured in the Academy Award-winning film “Anora” in 2024.

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Lala Kent starred on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” for eight seasons, but she and her longtime costars, including Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney, Scheana Shay, and Tom Schwartz, had mixed feelings when they learned the show would be rebooted for season 12 with an entirely new cast of SUR employees.

Since its official premiere, fans and former VPR stars alike have weighed in on the new, fresh faces bringing the drama at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood establishment, including Kent. In fact, she sat down with one of its breakout stars to talk all things VPR season 12.

Lala Kent Shares Her Honest Take on the VPR Reboot With Season 12 Star Natalie Maguire

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On her “Untraditionally Lala” podcast, reality star Lala Kent sat down with “Vanderpump Rules” season 12 star Natalia Maguire to talk all things fresh and new in the Bravo reboot. During their conversation, Kent gave her honest take on how she feels about the retooled show after watching its first two episodes, which first aired Dec. 2.

Although Kent didn’t have much to go on with just a couple of episodes, she certainly believed that this group of SUR employees was already bringing original and authentic drama to the beloved series.

“Honestly, when I watched the first episode, it was definitely freaking weird,” Kent began.

“I think that you guys did a really great job of carrying a first episode,” Kent told Maguire. Kent went on to praise Maguire for helping deliver a strong premiere despite sharing that some fans assumed that this new cast was forcing drama in an attempt to match the original VPR cast.

Kent went on to praise the show for being “authentic” and “real.”

“Two things that I have noticed where I go, ‘Oh, this show is going to be really [expletive] good,'” Kent said to Maguire before adding what she witnessed in the premiere episode: “The security cam footage of you losing your [expletive] in SUR. You were making a fool of yourself; it was so real and authentic. That shows me that you guys were not putting on for the cameras.”

Kent also shared that she appreciated how the drama on screen continued naturally off camera, with Maguire bringing “text messages and receipts of Demy [Selem] like, you guys having a back and forth.”

“Cameras are fully down right now, but [expletive] is still popping off,” she shared, adding, “Oh my gosh, ‘Vanderpump Rules’ is alive and well.”

Later in the podcast, Maguire revealed that her feud with Selem, sparked by their connection to a much-older SUR employee named Paulo, is still ongoing, even sharing private texts with Kent to prove it!

Kent Had Never Met the New Season 12 Cast

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Kent’s opinion on the retooled “Vanderpump Rules” was genuinely honest, and she made it clear she wasn’t hyping up the reboot simply because she used to star on the show. In fact, Kent had previously shared that she had never met the new SUR employees featured this season, underscoring that her thoughts were based solely on watching the series.

“I don’t know any of the cast,” she told E! News in October. “I will say I’m very excited for them, because I know that feeling of being on TV for the first time. It’s very fun. I’ve heard that it’s gonna be amazing.”

She continued, “You cannot teach the art of reality TV. Even if you’ve watched it, you can tell when someone’s been watching reality TV and they try to bring those iconic moments. I’ve heard this cast is so authentically themselves and there’s not a lot of self-awareness, which is freaking awesome.”

“When it comes to filming a reality show, you want them to not know the cameras exist and I’ve heard that that’s what’s happening,” she shared.

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Kyle Cooke is speaking out — and trying to clear the air.

After a dramatic claim from his wife, Amanda Batula, saying he spent the night at a fan’s apartment, Kyle issued an exclusive statement calling the allegation untrue.  

Cooke gave a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and acknowledged that he did stay out late — but insisted that he never slept over at any fan’s home.

He explained that after a scheduled event Batula didn’t attend, he wandered into a bar and later an after-party, before dozing off on a couch early Friday morning.

“There’s no excuse for staying out as late as I did, but I want to be clear that I did not sleep at a fan’s apartment,” Cooke told the outlet. “I was at an event … which moved to a bar and then to an after-party.”

He added, “Do I regret the situation? Absolutely. But that’s the truth and full extent of what happened.”  

The Backstory

The controversy stems from the teaser trailer for “Summer House” Season 10 — where Batula is shown telling castmates she believes Cooke slept at a fan’s apartment and returned home at 6:30 a.m.

Tensions — already simmering in previous seasons — flared as Batula expressed increasing frustration over Cooke’s late-night DJ lifestyle, while Cooke voiced feelings of being unsupported.

This latest revelation adds to what’s already shaping up to be one of the most turbulent seasons of the reality series yet.

Batula’s Response to Reports the Two Were Not Living Together 

Rumors recently swirled that Cooke and Batula were no longer living together.

Batula decided to take to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, Dec. 8 and post a humorous response to recent reports.

She decided to show off a child-size playhouse and state that it was her new home.

“Hey guys, it’s taken me a while to talk about this, but I just wanted to confirm the rumors that Kyle and I are living separately,” she jokingly said. “This is my new house.”

Later in the clip, Cooke ended up knocking on the door of the playhouse and saying, “it’s your husband.”

Though the new season of “Summer House” is sure to showcase difficult moments, the two appear to be in good spirits.

Cooke Previously Dished on the New Season

While at BravoCon in November, Cooke opened up about how it was to film the latest season of the popular show.

During a mini meet-and-greet at a Bravopalooza session, he stated just how hard filming was.

“This was the toughest season, both personally and professionally,” he said at the event.

While Batula was not with him for this particular appearance, the two have been known to have a complicated relationship journey over the course of “Summer House.”

The two began dating during season 1, and later got married in season 6. The two have had their ups and downs over the years, including infidelity and disagreements on starting a family.

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“Vanderpump Rules” season 12 cast member Marcus Johnson found himself questioning his relationship with Kim Suarez. Following an argument involving Marcus’ friendship with SUR bartender Natalie Maguire in the premiere episode, the tension carried into episode 2, where the trio finally came face-to-face at hostess Audrey Lingle’s rooftop birthday bash.

Marcus’ Surprising Statement About Kim

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As Kim, Natalie, Demy Selem, and Venus Binkley were unpacking the drama, Marcus joined them and insisted that it was Natalie, not him, who characterized their bond as being “like brother and sister.” But Venus accused him of “lying.” Natalie claimed that Marcus had “said it multiple times.”

Citing the recent passing of both of his parents, Marcus explained to a producer during one of his confessionals, “every single day, I’m waking up just looking for a little bit of happiness.” He explained that it was difficult for him to sit there and “pretend” like he even cared what they were talking about, and he also claimed that “Kimberly should know that.”

Back at the party, Marcus went on to make a shocking declaration about Kim to SUR DJ Mckenna, saying three times, “I’m falling out of love.” When Mckenna asked him for “the reasoning,” Marcus said, “Because she’s not the girl I thought she was.”

Kim’s Reaction to Marcus’ Declaration

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Kim was standing within earshot when Marcus said this and said to him, “I can hear everything you’re saying, just so you know.” Then, she walked away in tears, to find Natalie.

“We can be at our worst, and I will always show up for him to make sure he feels supported and, like, loved,” Kim said, before bringing up what Marcus had said.

“Hearing Marcus say that he was falling out of love with me was probably, like, one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to hear,” she tearfully shared to a producer during one of her confessionals. “Given how much of myself I’ve put aside for him all those months, for me, it feels like this is the moment where I just have to give up.”

Inside Marcus & Kim’s Relationship Challenges

Kim admitted to a producer during the December 9 episode that she and Marcus “have had a lot of ups and downs” throughout their relationship.

“It’s like a Ross and Rachel breakup, where you’re not actually broken up,” she explained, referencing the sitcom “Friends.” She added, “like, you can’t sleep with anybody else. But we’re broken up, and we’re not speaking for a few days.”

In a separate confessional, she explained, “Marcus can be so unpredictable after we have a fight. A couple [of] days later, he can be like, ‘Hey, babe,’ or he can just not want to talk to me at all and hate my guts. It’s like once his mom passed, Marcus was no longer himself.”

Marcus, on the other hand, told his brother Aaron that, “I think I’m doing a great job,” Marcus said of making Kim feel secure in their relationship. “I am in love with her, but I would rather be peaceful and steady than in love,” he said, than living his life like a “manic.”

Marcus also shared with Lisa Vanderpump that Kim “just can’t understand” the grief he has over the recent losses of both his mom and dad.

“I try to tell her, you know, that there are certain things that you’re gonna want out of me as a boyfriend that I’m not gonna be capable to give you right now,” he said. “I’m just trying to be a normal person myself.”

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Fans were taken by surprise when the newly released season 10 trailer for Bravo’s “Summer House” hinted at a possible rekindled connection between West Wilson and Ciara Miller.

Given their rocky history, fans were shocked to see Miller open the door to a possible reconciliation, and maybe even more with Wilson. After all, Wilson and Miller’s brief romance in season 8 fizzled out just as quickly as it started, with mixed signals ultimately pushing them apart. So watching them hint at a possible reconnection has sent fans into a full-on spiral.

Ciara Miller & West Wilson Hint at Rekindled Chemistry on ‘Summer House’ Season 10

The season 10 “Summer House” trailer was everything and more, and fans were stunned as it teased a potential rekindled romance between Ciara Miller and West Wilson.

It appears that Miller is allowing Wilson back into her life, as she admits in the trailer that this summer she is “trying to be more easygoing.” But their newfound friendship quickly turns into some heavy flirting as the clip shows Wilson and Miller fooling around and Wilson grabbing her close and kissing her head.

A tearful Miller is seen confessing to Wilson, “I mean, I do miss you.” Wilson then replies, “I mean, yeah, me too. How could I not?”

Even co-star Lindsay Hubbard sees something brewing between the two. She tells Wilson, “You might be like, catching feelings for her.” Meanwhile, in another scene, Hubbard suggests that Miller should give him another chance. “Would you ever give him another shot?” She asks.

A Flirty Friendship Between Miller and Jesse Solomon

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The season 10 “Summer House” trailer also hints at a possible rift between Wilson and Jesse Solomon as the latter gets extra flirty with Miller. In the trailer, Solomon shares, “I’m loving Ciara’s energy.”

In fact, Solomon and Miller are seen cozying up in matching cowboy hats, with Miller teasing, “Imagine this could be like our engagement photos?” Solomon then shocks Wilson by asking if he would mind if he “made out with Ciara,” leaving a stunned Wilson to respond, “Is that in the works?”

As fans may recall, Solomon and Miller were noticeably flirty throughout season 9, creating tension with co-star Lexi Wood, who started a romance with Solomon. Meanwhile, Miller opted to “co-exist” with Wilson in the Hamptons following their fallout at the end of season 8. However, by the season’s conclusion, Miller softened slightly towards Wilson, sharing a goodbye with him as they departed the Hamptons.

“Summer House” season 10 premieres on Feb. 3 on Bravo.

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Molly O’Connell is finally setting the record straight on her short-lived romance with “Southern Charm” star Shep Rose. The model and musician revisited their fling at BravoCon 2025, months after the pair shared a kiss in the season 10 finale. And as she explained, their choice wasn’t driven by drama—just practicality.

Molly O’Connell Says She and Shep Rose Are ‘Better as Friends’

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, O’Connell said she and Rose genuinely enjoyed each other but quickly realized the spark fizzled before season 11 filming. “I think we are just better as friends,” O’Connell said. “I think on paper, all of it makes sense, but it’s Shep at the end of the day. But I love Shep. He’s so much fun. We had a fun time — a good time, not a long time.”

The season 10 reunion revealed more about what actually happened after their finale kiss. Rose confirmed, “I mean, we might’ve hung out after. We had some adult fun.” When Andy Cohen asked Molly if Shep “left her satisfied,” she didn’t hesitate. “Yes. I mean, I had fun.”

When Cohen pressed further on why nothing serious developed, Rose admitted they hooked up “one more time,” but his travel schedule kept them from seeing each other. Madison LeCroy even weighed in, saying Rose and O’Connell “could be a love match,” adding, “This version of Shep, yes.”

Shep Rose Admits the Timing Was Off—But He Saw the Appeal

During season 10, episode 10, and in the “Southern Charm After Show,” Rose revealed he had no idea O’Connell had feelings for him. “I’d heard around the campfire that Molly was sort of into me,” he said. He explained they’d known each other more than 10 years, and because O’Connell once had a brief connection with Whitney Sudler-Smith and later set Rose up with a friend, he didn’t think romance was on the table.

Another complication? Rose was dating Sienna Evans at the time. “Hooking up with somebody else would have screwed my head up even more,” he said.

Still, Rose admitted O’Connell had qualities he admired. “She’s so real and so honest and she doesn’t hold anything back. And authentic. Those are all wonderful qualities,” he told Austen Kroll.

O’Connell shared similar praise for Rose. “I’ve always thought Shep’s a super handsome guy and is very smart,” she said. While she pointed out his past mistakes—“obviously he cheated on Taylor, so not that part of the moral thing”—she emphasized that intelligence and values matter most to her.

So why didn’t they give dating a real shot? O’Connell summed it up simply: “On paper, you know, everything is what I would like. But we’ve been in Charleston forever, and nothing ever happened.”

New episodes of “Southern Charm” air Wednesdays on Bravo.

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Paige DeSorbo shocked fans earlier this year when she confirmed she would not return to “Summer House,” ending a seven-season run that defined much of the group’s dynamic. Bravo released the season 10 trailer during Reality Hot Seat, its alternate cast for “Sunday Night Football” on Peacock, and it’s clear the Hamptons crew is stepping into a new era. When the show premieres, viewers will see both familiar faces and a wave of newcomers ready to shake things up.

Meet the New ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Cast Members

The season 10 cast includes returning stars Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, and West Wilson. According to Deadline, they’ll be joined by new friends Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, and Ben Waddell.

Mia Calabrese brings real estate expertise and Midwest warmth to the group. The Chicago native works as a Manhattan broker and arrives in the Hamptons determined to reset after a difficult family year. Bravo describes her as someone “ready to bring the heat, fun, and a little mess.” Although her boyfriend supports her from the city, Mia plans to navigate Hampton’s life on her own terms.

KJ Dillard also enters the house during a major transition. Born in Arizona and raised in Kansas City, he spent nine years as a professional skateboarder before shifting to modeling and music. Single and open to connection, KJ admits he is searching for something real. Living under the same roof might speed that up.

Dara Levitan is a successful content creator who appears to have everything in balance. A year removed from a fast romance with housemate West Wilson, she’s focused on growth and possibility. Bravo notes she has “fully moved on” and is curious about what the Hamptons might bring.

Bailey Taylor, the creator behind media platform It Girl, arrives in a vulnerable but hopeful place. Two years after a painful breakup, she wants to reclaim her confidence. Bailey plans to channel her emotions into fun and self-discovery, especially with her best friend Levi Sebree by her side.

Ben Waddell, known for his humor and confidence, brings Australian energy to the house. After a difficult breakup and an appearance on “The Australian Bachelor,” he’s ready for flings, surprises and maybe a special visitor—if they have “confidence, spark, and a killer smile.”

Levi Sebree, an event planner from Indianapolis, wants to rebuild her dating life after ending an 11-year relationship with her high school sweetheart. With Bailey as her support system, she plans to find out what she truly wants.

Paige DeSorbo’s Exit Leaves a Void in Season 10

DeSorbo confirmed her exit in June. “I’ve made the decision not to return to Summer House,” she shared on Instagram. “The friendships, the drama, the giggles, all unforgettable.” She added, “You’ve seen me grow up over these last seven summers. But like all good things (and some bad decisions), it’s time for this chapter to close.”

Prior to her exit, Cooke was hopeful DeSorbo would return for season 10 so fans could see her navigate single life after the split from “Southern Charm” star Craig Conover.

“I feel like we have to do a season 10. A nice, round 10. We’re all at different stages in our lives. Paige is recently single. There’s always something interesting going on, there’s always something new,” Kyle told the Television Academy in February. “If we were standing in one place, I feel like that wouldn’t be a good show either. The fact that it has been able to evolve a little bit and follow us as we go through different stages in life, I think is kind of what people are [looking for]. They’re along for the ride.”

Imrul Hassan and Lexi Wood later revealed they wouldn’t return for season 10. Fake departure rumors also circulated before Bravo released the official cast list.

Cooke, Batula, and Hubbard will also be a part of the new “Summer House” spinoff, “In the City.”

“Summe House” season 10 premieres Tuesday, February 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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Bravo’s “Summer House” season 10 trailer is turning up the heat, promising fresh drama, beloved familiar faces, and six new cast members ready to have some fun in the Hamptons all summer long.

Among the newcomers is 38 year old Australian native Ben Waddell, whose handsome looks and charm are already stealing the spotlight. Unlike the other new cast members, Waddell is used to being on reality TV thanks to his Bachelor past. Here’s what else to know about the “Summer House” star.

1. Ben Waddell Appeared on ‘The Bachelor Australia’

Ben Waddell is one of the newest cast members ready to have a blast in the Hamptons on “Summer House” season 10. But, unlike the other five new faces, Waddell has a reality TV past.

Waddell starred on the final season 11 of “The Bachelor Australia” in 2023, which changed things up with three bachelors instead of one. Waddell’s journey to find love ended with him choosing contestant Mckenna Lea. However, the Daily Mail reported that the couple split just one day after the show’s finale.

On Instagram, Waddell shared that distance and their busy careers got in the way of their relationship. “In the end the distance was difficult; we both had extended commitments overseas in different times zones, which was challenging,” he wrote, adding that he and Lea parted on good terms.

2. Waddell Was Approached to Model

Before making his reality TV debut, Waddell worked as a professional model. According to his Ford Model’s profile, Waddell was discovered while studying in Australia, where he initially wanted to follow in his parents’ footsteps and become a teacher. However, life quickly changed for Waddell, and he got his big break modeling for GQ and French magazine L’Officiel Hommes. He later found himself in New York for work and became a regular face for Giorgio Armani, among other top designers.

Besides modeling, Australia’s Who magazine shared that Waddell worked as an environmental sustainability entrepreneur before joining “The Bachelor Australia.”

3. Waddell Connects With Amanda Batula on ‘Summer House’

Fans were at a loss for words when the “Summer House” season 10 trailer teased Waddell flirting with Amanda Batula. In the clip, he shares, “Amanda can walk into a room and light it up with her smile.” Another scene then showed Batula playing with Waddell’s hair.

In another jaw-dropping moment, a housemate tells Batula, “Ben definitely wants to sleep with you.” The revelation lands just as Batula, married to Kyle Cooke, seems to be struggling through a rocky chapter in their marriage.

4. Waddell’s Relationship Status

While viewers will have to tune in early next year to see whether anything unfolds between Waddell and Batula (fingers crossed it doesn’t), Waddell has since confirmed that he’s in a relationship with a woman named Sabrina. Sorry, ladies!

On a Sept. 23 Instagram post, Waddell captioned a video of himself, “You can always tell when a man gets a girlfriend… his IG goes from 0 to curated real quick.” The two made things official with a joint Instagram post in October, which showed the couple looking into each other’s eyes as they posed on a beach during a sunset.

“Number one girl 🌹,” Waddell captioned his sweet post.

5. He Is One of Six New Cast Members Joining ‘Summer House’ Season 10

“Summer House” season 10 will welcome back Cooke, Batula, Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Jesse Solomon, and West Wilson. However, they will be joined by six new faces.

The new housemates include Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, and Waddell.

For Waddell, his “Summer House ” season 10 bio reads: “Ben Waddell enters the summer house with swagger, six-pack energy and Aussie humor. Originally from the Land Down Under, a brutal breakup and not much luck on “The Australian Bachelor” has left Ben searching for something else. This summer he’s open to fun, flings and perhaps even a special visitor, as long as they’ve got confidence, spark and a killer smile.”

“Summer House” season 10 premieres on Feb. 3, 2026, on Bravo.

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