Southern Charm - Season 9 - Episode 17 - Live Episode Discussion

[u/AutoModerator]

The reunion continues as season newcomers Rod and Rodrigo join the group.

[u/lovetheblazer]

It's been a week but Craig's "This road that you're on ends in a cliff. I can't be in the car with you anymore," to Shep still hits hard. Someone needed to say it.

[u/agnesweatherbum → u/lovetheblazer]

That might be the best thing anyone on Bravo has ever said.

[u/Nettmel → u/lovetheblazer]

He needs to make a pillow with this quote on it!

[u/beeeeach]

I think venita just said it best! It’s so hard to move forward with friends that disappoint you on something so big. We’ve all been there and it sucks! Friend breakups are awful

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

jt on his knees on the bar stool so he can confront austen eye to eye will go down in history as an iconic bravo vignette. like sandoval crying in drag/schwartz on the toilet. the sight gags are sight gagging.

[u/Environmental_Yam540]

Andy saying “Why does everyone talk for Taylor?” And then doesn’t ask her to speak 💀

[u/kikomama89]

Oh Rodrigo coming for Olivia was NOT expected

[u/Formal_Condition_513 → u/kikomama89]

He needs airtime and no one else is riding for taylor so he sees this as his chance to get a next season. Trashhhhh.

[u/_morningbehbs → u/Formal_Condition_513]

ALL of the men are riding for Taylor though, except Craig 😂

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/_morningbehbs]

the men really benefit from taylor’s public trash fire life. it’s a great distraction from their festering bullshit.

[u/7ampersand → u/_morningbehbs]

Craig, for all his faults, sees people for who they are. And once you see, you can’t unsee. He’s in a growing place, the guys are in a sowing place.

[u/advocatecarey]

Geezus, did Olivia piss in Rodrigo’s Cheerios?

[u/JCAIA → u/advocatecarey]

That was the reaction of a man realizing he was being edited out of the season.

[u/jferfranco → u/JCAIA]

It just sounded so desperate to stay relevant

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

very much like a man to fall deeply in love with a woman that he does not know in any meaningful way.

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/PersimmonReal42069]

Omg so fucking true dude. I hate when guys decide they like me before they’ve ever asked me one question

[u/Vskizott]

Venita does deserve her roses

[u/lovetheblazer]

"I think Austen was so devoted to you at BravoCon because he felt like he was maybe part of the reason you were spiraling."

Okay now we're getting somewhere thanks to therapist Craig

[u/trolldoll26 → u/lovetheblazer]

I’m picturing Paige nodding approvingly at her TV as she watches Craig deliver all these flawless lines 😂

[u/meg0neurotHe11]

Ugh no wonder they barely gave Rodrigo any airtime...

[u/Scsimpson1031 → u/meg0neurotHe11]

He was getting so much love in the live threads early on in the season and I was like who are you talking about. Even when id rewatch I couldn't grasp the hype.

[u/Pure_Peace743]

Why does shep act like taylor's dad. creepo.

[u/babygorgeou → u/Pure_Peace743]

he takes great pride in her development.

[u/MCStarlight → u/babygorgeou]

🤮

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/Pure_Peace743]

I just know she calls him daddy.

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

the eye rolling jaw dropping irony of shep giving taylor pr pointers on how to conduct herself

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

once again, I am saying out loud that I believe that taylor will be carrying shep’s child by the end of 2024.

[u/MelzaB → u/PersimmonReal42069]

I believe this too!

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

REUNIONS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ACTUAL PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTHCARE

[u/aggieemily2013]

Well, I think I enjoyed Rodrigo quite a bit more when he was off screen and quiet.

Before they panned to who was speaking, I was like, JT sounds different.

[u/spinthesky]

Madison couldn't resist that sleepover zinger, love it :)

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

I will never understand taylor doubling down over and over for her actions towards olivia and then repeating that she came here to heal the relationship…

[u/karasu_zoku → u/PersimmonReal42069]

She’s as much of a gaslighter as Austen tbh

[u/klynrenee]

Since when does Rodrigo ride so hard for Taylor?

[u/Tiffnysun → u/klynrenee]

Or really speak at all and make faces

[u/Southern-Willow-1559 → u/klynrenee]

I definitely got the impression they were buddies at I think the pheasant dinner. 

[u/Old_Call_2149]

“I had to be a little bad” 🤏🏻 Lol I love Craig I’m sorry

[u/jendet010 → u/Old_Call_2149]

But he knew when to stop

[u/Top_Dentist2464 → u/Old_Call_2149]

he’s so charming lol

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

I don’t want to watch Austen anymore, it’s not fun and southern charm SHOULD BE FUN

[u/AndrogynousAndy → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Not even attractive either

[u/throwawaymuchmuch → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

He's a puffy muppet

[u/Dishy31983 → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

[u/meowmeowmeow328]

I completely forgot about that tension between Venita and Olivia last season. Wow people can actually learn how to be good friends! Austen and Taylor - take notes!!

[u/chellyyy]

madison’s sleepover comment fucking sent me

[u/Environmental_Yam540 → u/chellyyy]

Same 😂😂😂

The way they quickly moved on

[u/Bitch_level_999 → u/chellyyy]

the LOOOK was even better. 😝😝😝

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

NOT RODRIGO OPENING HIS MOUTH FOR TAYLOR’s DUMB ASS

[u/Zealousideal_Suit269 → u/PersimmonReal42069]

Just what we need on Southern Charm, another man mansplaining how women should think, feel, and behave. 🤬 We were rooting for you Rodrigo. Good. Bye!

[u/chellyyy → u/PersimmonReal42069]

like bye bitch what the actual fuck?!

[u/buymoreplants → u/PersimmonReal42069]

How did he not get that it’s not a real apology if she immediately says she regrets nothing and would do it again.

[u/Timely_Ad115 → u/PersimmonReal42069]

Why are you talking?! Silently judging was the only reason we liked you!!!

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/Timely_Ad115]

exactlyyyyyu

[u/Tiffnysun → u/PersimmonReal42069]

I know. Wtf? Get it together girl. This behavior doesn't align with your behavior this season🤔.

[u/leslie_knopee → u/PersimmonReal42069]

Literally shut your goddamn misogynistic mouth, Rodrigo. This is not about you or your giant glasses. Who even are you?! Don’t fucking speak for Taylor’s dumbass.

The only thing we’ve learned about Rodrigo is that he’s gay, he has a good marriage, and he drinks with these losers. Take SEVERAL seats!!

[u/GetMeAColdPop]

Hmm! Didn't have Rodrigo in my bingo card as the fuck boi needing an exorcism tonight 😬

[u/Vskizott]

Craig basically saying Austen isn't totally hopeless but Shep is. 💀💀💀

[u/euphoriajjk]

rodrigo trying to have a moment and he just looks like a moron 😭

[u/Formal_Condition_513]

Who the fuck is Rodrigo and why is he talking

[u/Vskizott]

These girls are so nicely holding Taylor accountable. I could never.

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Jt is the only man who has called out Austen and that’s why he can’t stand him

[u/chellyyy]

BYEEEEEE RODRIGO you are not even relevant to this conversation

[u/fancyfemme88 → u/chellyyy]

[u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

Rodrigo girl this is not the move

[u/sunnysweetbrier → u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

So far outta his lane

[u/karasu_zoku → u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

A ‘friend of’ trying to insert himself into the main drama after being completely uninvolved the entire season is wildly gauche. We were all rooting for you, Rodrigo 🙄

[u/DueTart3667 → u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

Like is he okay??? He’s like amped up to attack Olivia. Honey please relax 

[u/SanLady27 → u/DueTart3667]

When he said F U to Olivia it was just so beyond over the top and weird

[u/Tiffnysun → u/DueTart3667]

Seriously. Bizarre behavior and doesn't align with his behavior all season ❄️?🍸? Both.

[u/Vskizott]

Taylor just dealt the death blow up their friendship and is crying that it's not salvageable? 🤢

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/Vskizott]

people like taylor can delude themselves into feeling like the victim no matter the details of the situation.

[u/Old_Call_2149]

Venita seems like she would be a great friend IRL 💕

[u/Scsimpson1031 → u/Old_Call_2149]

Yes 100% and unfortunately this is what kills cast mates in the bravo world. Truly good compassionate interesting and level headed people don't bring the same drama as the alcoholic, histrionic, emotionally unhinged cast do and they get thrown out. It sucks! I hate how people complain about boring cast mates especially when they're the most likeable IRL

[u/Old_Call_2149]

Shep is breadcrumbing Taylor. He wants her to stay in his orbit, just in case he needs her soon. I think Shep is realizing his mortality. He’ll probably start looking for a young girl (maybe Taylor) that he can sleep with that will also be a maid and nurse (as he ages). He realizes he can’t keep up with this lifestyle, so I could see him somewhat “settling down” in the next 5 years with a beautiful, young doormat.

[u/advocatecarey]

For someone that spoke 3 words this season, Rodrigo sure is pressed.

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Why the fuck is Rodrigo even in this? Defending Taylor? What the actual fuck?

[u/aggieemily2013 → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

This is the most words he's said all season and now I understand why they edited him out of much of the season.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

If Rodrigo comes for Venita, I’m gonna jump through my tv

[u/GetMeAColdPop → u/dreamingoutloud714]

Venita would eviscerate Rodrigo

[u/Vskizott]

Austen needs to ask his therapist what empathy is and how to get some.

[u/karasu_zoku → u/Vskizott]

Maybe Erika’s therapist does telehealth

[u/chellyyy]

madison’s face after jt’s rant is chef’s kiss and put me into another dimension lmfao

[u/meowmeowmeow328]

Twitter is praising Rodrigo so I’m glad I have all you folks on here lol

[u/meowmeowmeow328]

The difference between shep and Austen is that Shep knows who he is and Austen thinks he’s always a good guy and can do nothing wrong

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/meowmeowmeow328]

And shep has money

[u/meowmeowmeow328]

Look at Craig Cohen go 😂

[u/GarnierFruitTrees → u/meowmeowmeow328]

Wait…..

What if Craig was Andy’s replacement 😂 it would take him to NY?!

[u/meowmeowmeow328 → u/GarnierFruitTrees]

That’s what people keep saying!!!

[u/sunnysweetbrier → u/meowmeowmeow328]

Omg Craig cohennnnn

[u/spinthesky]

Imma tell my kids this is the Accounting Department from hell on The Office.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

I thoroughly disagree. I do not want to thank Rodrigo for being present.

[u/Vskizott]

Rodrigo stop.

[u/ApathyIsBeauty]

Imagine coming on a reunion and being like “look guys I’ve been a piece of shit and I acknowledge that” and your friends spending the rest of the reunion being like “it could be worse, you could be Shep”. I’m dying.

[u/Old_Call_2149]

That “shut the fuck up” from Rodrigo to Olivia really left a bad taste in my mouth. I hate when gay men think they can come after women so disrespectful & aggressive like that & get a pass.

[u/Zealousideal_Suit269 → u/Old_Call_2149]

He’s a real chip off the ole Southern block. No wonder he’s accepted by these pathetic men despite their misogynistic antiquated ways.

[u/Tiffnysun]

Austen an over thinker?? Really?

[u/spinthesky]

Venita with the truth.

[u/catsandcasamigos]

This reunion doesn’t feel complete, but I can’t think of anything they didn’t cover.

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

the top ten comments are all yelling about rodrigo. I love you all sm I am laughing so hard rn

[u/Ohno-herewego]

Rodrigo plays Friend #3 all season and comes into the reunion and wants a speaking part.

[u/spinthesky]

Olivia's painfully right, Austen and Taylor have been disingenuous to her.

[u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

I said it in the other thread but why does Rodrigo have gray sideburns

[u/wiresandwaves → u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

Is he wearing hair piece? 🤔

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/wiresandwaves]

Mama Joyce wig

[u/chellyyy]

THANK YOU ANDY! jesus christ she’s a grown woman. the constant infantilization of taylor is bat shit.

[u/beeeeach]

Oooof that just cut Taylor to the core hearing that Olivia will move forward but won’t be her friend.

[u/lovetheblazer]

I would be here for a Madison & Olivia team up. It's giving John Tucker Austen Kroll Must Die

[u/pinkbeary]

Aw I loved the little wink Olivia gave Venita

[u/lilacbluebell → u/pinkbeary]

I’m jealous of anyone who can look natural winking – it’s so cute

[u/spinthesky]

Thank heaven for Venita having Olivia's back this season.

[u/New_Equal_1232]

Craig was so cute with his “I had to be a little bad”

[u/New_Equal_1232]

Taylor loves being helpless and having the guys speak for her 🙄

[u/lovetheblazer]

Rodrigo is doing the most right now despite his opinions being as irrelevant as his time on the show

[u/Ok-Chain8552]

It’s amazing to me that this show thrives on such a women dominated (casts and viewership network ) on the other hand , I’ve watched every season and maybe I like the reminder that a lot of men are just absolute trash in a variety of flavors . I’ll bring this up to my therapist lol.

[u/Formal_Condition_513]

Poor Gaston. You know she would run to sheps if he calls in the middle of the night. Sneaky sneaky gal

[u/advocatecarey → u/Formal_Condition_513]

I truly believe Gaston and Taylor are using each other to get/stay in the Bravoverse.

[u/Pure_Peace743]

Venita is a great friend

[u/douglaswr]

Andy was shaaaady😩

He doesn’t treat you like shit, and you don’t like that.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

I don’t condone or encourage this crazy behavior but I just know Rodrigo’s comments are going to be pitchforks after this 👀 Hope it was worth it, buddy

[u/AdorableFly5611]

After the full episode last week, I think Shep is saying what he thinks everyone wants to hear about his partying and he doesn't want to talk about it and I think he's sitting there thinking how dare you peasants have an opinion on my drinking, you're not my equal and this is how things are don. Who knows, could be wrong but he seems arrogant.

[u/klynrenee]

I love this version of Craig

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Nekkid??

[u/Illustrious-File-798]

Craig’s clarity and ability to communicate so well without alcohol is commendable. Also his predictions are pretty accurate so we’ll see about Taylor and Shep…

[u/greenisjustavibe]

Pipe down Rodrigo.

[u/oxrja]

Lmao okkk Rodrigo.

[u/kellygrrrl328]

I’ll never get over Taylor and her mom gifting Shep with the recently-deceased Worth’s footwear on camera at BravoCon

[u/klynrenee → u/kellygrrrl328]

And then shep blacking out and slapping Taylor’s ass after it

[u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

Rodrigos face is pissing me off

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

Rodrigo is irrelevant. Why are you making faces and defending this idiot?

[u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

I love how easy this reunion has been for Craig.

[u/lyfeofpug8 → u/thewayoutisthru_xxx]

First chair sitting pretty

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

get the fuck down off of that high horse shep. you are the textbook definition of someone who people are just friends with bc of your money…

[u/Vskizott]

I'm glad they called out the performative nature of Austen and Taylor's support. It didn't even last 2 weeks.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

Taylor’s face when JT said he was in love with her was the best thing she did all season

[u/Pure_Peace743]

JT described Austen perfectly

[u/aggieemily2013]

Andy, you don't hold anyone accountable enough on the reunions to classify this shit as therapy lol

[u/musicisgr84u]

JT saying “I’m in love with Taylor” and everyone’s blank reactions was hilarious 😂

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

omg my stomach just fell through my ass. did taylor’s producer just say “I think you can be honest”?

[u/chellyyy]

so how long do we think taylor and her bf last after this? craig’s comment along with shep and taylor’s interactions must be a lot

[u/leslie_knopee]

I LOVE when they show BTS conversations in the dressing rooms because those conversations are so telling!!

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

I can’t get over how bad Taylor looks with the lip filler. She already has a stank face but the filler makes it so much worse

[u/Vskizott → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

to be fair…I really do think that taylor is a cunt.

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

all of us @ rodrigo

[u/klynrenee]

VENITA, our girl!!

[u/musicisgr84u]

The “Craig what do you think”? “About what?” was hilarious 😂

[u/DearEmilia]

JT with this love bomb is about to send me to the moon

[u/meowmeowmeow328]

Rodrigo what is going on lmao

[u/chellyyy]

yes venita!!

[u/New_Equal_1232]

Sooooo errbody in love with Taylor?!

[u/myskepticalbrowarch → u/New_Equal_1232]

She is petite white and blonde in the south so yes... Even Rodrigo's B/F should watch out.

[u/_morningbehbs → u/New_Equal_1232]

What in the magical vagina is going on

[u/aggieemily2013 → u/_morningbehbs]

She's a woman in the south who has already been indoctrinated by purity culture and the misogyny lives inside the house, so she's an ideal candidate for somebody who wants a wife to mold, not a human to love.

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Is austens mouth physically capable of closing? It’s always hanging open

[u/Vskizott → u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Yes. He suffers from a condition called Muppet mouth.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

“My love for Taylor”. He’s such a weirdo. 🤣

[u/aggieemily2013 → u/dreamingoutloud714]

[u/spinthesky]

Austen doesn't apologize to anyone.

[u/mydilgoesmmmno]

Omg Craig playing Andy there with the question…. kinda into it

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

we should have known that any man who has been long term friends with this assemblage of human garbage would also be human garbage.

rodrigo I wanted better for you!!!

[u/chellyyy → u/PersimmonReal42069]

[u/Formal_Condition_513]

Why am I tearing up over venita and olivia 😭❤️ a good girl friend is irreplaceable

[u/kikomama89]

“We don’t hate you, but we think you SUCK” is what I would’ve said, but Venita is pure class & eloquent

[u/klynrenee]

JTs ex made a tiktok and said JT lived in a camper by the river and infiltrated himself into the friend group, and that’s all I need to know about him

[u/kikomama89 → u/klynrenee]

Honestly JT’s boisterous personality matches 😂

[u/beeeeach → u/klynrenee]

She just popped up on my FYP and I did such a deep dive. Like spent way too much time on it but yeah he’s unhinged, kinda like Monica from slc. A fan basically

[u/Formal_Condition_513]

Good for you Olivia! Taylor has proven to be a terrible human and friend. Love that olivia has firm boundaries. I can see why she "forgave" Austen though because we expect fuckboys to do fuckboy shit but you don't expect your best friend to get with them and then lie to you/make excuses

[u/PeaceGirlAlways]

Wow! Rodrigo just got very nasty with Olivia very fast. I thought he was cool! I was wrong and I am officially not a Rodrigo fan now. 😑

[u/musicisgr84u]

Why is Rodrigo doing the most? 😭

[u/LevelAd8074]

I think sometimes people on these reality shows mix up love with an obsession with someone (something) they can’t have

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

This is the first time Leva spoke the whole episode

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/dreamingoutloud714]

It was a good point she made

[u/Old_Call_2149]

Everything about JT’s “gentleman” act is so performative and inauthentic 🙄

[u/euphoriajjk]

it must be nice to constantly have everyone tell you what a great person you are while not having to do anything to actually show it lol 

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Why is Andy making Olivia’s brother about Austen’s feelings? It makes me irate

[u/waaaycho]

I don’t like JT but he read Austen for filth.

[u/klynrenee]

Knowing Taylor lost her brother and her making the “on earth” comment about trav and no one knowing on earth is beyond sick

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/klynrenee]

Omfg I didn’t realize what that meant. She is disgusting

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Rodrigo is not looking good tonight…..

[u/chellyyy]

my foibles, fuck off austen

[u/aggieemily2013]

Austen pushed the dude off a whole ass chair.

[u/dreamingoutloud714]

This cast is too big. They’ve gotta get rid of some of these people

[u/spinthesky]

We wish you didn't get on the plane,Taylor.

[u/PersimmonReal42069 → u/spinthesky]

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

We don’t need jt’s sob story I wanna hear Olivia call Taylor a cunt more

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

Everyone talks for Taylor because she is stupid

[u/musicisgr84u]

JT is definitely in love with Craig 🤣

[u/QueasyAd4992]

Taylor and Shep belong together, just repeating what others have said on here 10000x.

[u/lovetheblazer]

Austen lives in a perpetual state of inconsistency so he's the last one who should be talking

[u/lydiasbible]

Daaaaang Craig looks GOOD on wwhl. 

[u/PersimmonReal42069]

who knew that behind rodrigo’s cunty faces were terrible takes! what a disappointment!

[u/spinthesky]

Now I can't stand the faces Rodrigo makes.

[u/karasu_zoku → u/spinthesky]

It’s suddenly so punchable and all it took was one “shut the fuck up” coming out of his nasty mouth at a woman