Will Kulp Exits 'Southern Hospitality' After Tense Season 3

The reality star is leaving the Bravo series to focus on law school and his relationship with fiancée Emmy Sharrett.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:09pm

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Will Kulp, a cast member on the first three seasons of Bravo's Southern Hospitality, will not be returning for the show's upcoming fourth season. Kulp cited a "horrible experience" with reality TV and the stress of the Season 3 reunion as reasons for his departure, though he and longtime girlfriend Emmy Sharrett remain engaged and together as he continues his law school studies.

Why it matters

Kulp's exit from Southern Hospitality comes after a tumultuous third season that saw him at the center of cheating rumors, which he has adamantly denied. His decision to leave the show highlights the challenges that reality TV stars can face in balancing their public personas with their personal lives.

The details

Kulp announced his departure from Southern Hospitality in July 2025, several months after opting not to attend the Season 3 reunion. At the time, Sharrett cited Kulp's mental health as the reason for his absence. In his announcement, Kulp slammed the show's production and some of his cast members, saying he would "likely never film a second of reality TV ever again." Despite the drama, Kulp and Sharrett remain engaged and are currently planning their wedding.

  • Kulp announced his exit from Southern Hospitality in July 2025.
  • Kulp opted not to attend the Southern Hospitality Season 3 reunion a few months earlier.
  • Kulp and Sharrett got engaged in May 2025, shortly after Season 3 ended.

The players

Will Kulp

A former cast member on the first three seasons of Bravo's Southern Hospitality who is leaving the show to focus on law school and his relationship with fiancée Emmy Sharrett.

Emmy Sharrett

Kulp's longtime girlfriend and a main cast member on the upcoming fourth season of Southern Hospitality.

Bravo

The network that airs Southern Hospitality.

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What they’re saying

“A little update: The new season has started filming, and unsurprisingly, I will not be a part of it this year. I will likely never film a second of reality TV ever again. It has been a horrible experience and a life lesson.”

— Will Kulp

“If Will did cheat on me, I would never speak to him again. Goodbye. I take no s**t. I know Will like the back of my hand. That man, he's never cheated on me. He's many things, but a cheater is not one of them.”

— Emmy Sharrett

What’s next

Kulp is currently in law school at the University of South Carolina, with a projected graduation in 2026. He is serving as the technology editor for the South Carolina Law Review and recently completed a summer associate position at a law firm in Charleston.

The takeaway

Kulp's exit from Southern Hospitality highlights the challenges that reality TV stars can face in balancing their public personas with their personal lives. Despite the drama, Kulp and Sharrett remain committed to their relationship and Kulp's pursuit of a law degree, demonstrating the resilience of their bond.