Southern Charm's Austen Gives Update on Relationship with Salley

Austen Kroll clarifies the status of his connection with co-star Salley Carson on 'Watch What Happens Live'

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:05am

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Southern Charm star Austen Kroll provided an update on his relationship with co-star Salley Carson during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Austen described their connection as a "really good friendship" and said they are not "actively hot and heavy" despite Salley's previous comments about wanting "Austen's f***ing d***". Austen's co-stars Shep Rose and Craig Conover corroborated that the two are just friends.

Why it matters

Austen and Salley's relationship has been a topic of discussion on Southern Charm, with Salley being open about her attraction to Austen. This update provides clarity on the current status of their connection and sheds light on the dynamics within the Southern Charm cast.

The details

Austen, 38, and Salley, 31, were seen getting close on the latest season of Southern Charm, following Austen's split from his ex-girlfriend Audrey Pratt. On Watch What Happens Live, Austen suggested that things between him and Salley are not super serious, saying "Salley and I are close, and she knows that when we got back from Mexico, it was like, 'Hey, I'm still newly single and I need time,' and it's still kind of like that. We're just really good friends, to be totally honest." Austen's co-stars Shep Rose and Craig Conover corroborated that the two are just friends.

  • Austen and Audrey Pratt dated for around two years before splitting in 2025.
  • Austen appeared on the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.

The players

Austen Kroll

A 38-year-old cast member of the Bravo reality show Southern Charm, known for his openness about his love life on the show.

Salley Carson

A 31-year-old cast member of Southern Charm who has expressed attraction towards Austen Kroll.

Audrey Pratt

Austen Kroll's ex-girlfriend, whom he dated for around two years before splitting in 2025.

Shep Rose

A co-star of Austen Kroll on Southern Charm who corroborated that Austen and Salley are just friends.

Craig Conover

A co-star of Austen Kroll on Southern Charm who corroborated that Austen and Salley are just friends.

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What they’re saying

“Salley and I are close, and she knows that when we got back from Mexico, it was like, 'Hey, I'm still newly single and I need time,' and it's still kind of like that. We're just really good friends, to be totally honest.”

— Austen Kroll

“I can attest that's not true. But they are friends, absolutely. We all are.”

— Shep Rose, Austen Kroll's Co-Star

“Yeah, friends who f***.”

— Andy Cohen, Host

“We don't f***, Andy!”

— Austen Kroll

The takeaway

This update from Austen Kroll provides clarity on the current status of his relationship with co-star Salley Carson, dispelling rumors of a romantic connection and confirming they are simply good friends. It highlights the dynamics within the Southern Charm cast and the public interest in the personal lives of the show's stars.