“If you don’t see yourself being in a relationship or moving down that path, then why are you and me hanging out in a hot tub until 4am?” she asked, to which he replied, “I was like, ‘Oh, cool. Maybe we might do something, maybe this might go somewhere.’ But then, it didn’t.”
Still standing by their friendship status, Craig—whose three-year romance with Paige DeSorbo ended in late 2024—noted in the confessional he had “never been in this situation before where a girl really thought I liked her and I didn’t."
The way he sees it, “Sally is reading into our interactions in a fantasy way.”
But despite his viewpoint of their dynamic, Salley seemed determined to find a spark between them.
“You’ve been hitting only for three weeks,” she noted. “I’m not making this up in my head. I’m not f--king delusional.”
Craig added, “I just don’t think I’m meeting the threshold of leading anyone on. But I also have no problem with just being friends with you.”
Find out how their conversation unfolds when episode seven of Southern Charm premieres Jan. 14. Until then, keep reading for a closer look at the entire cast…
Months after his break-up, Craig is determined to embrace being single and focus on his growing businesses. He’s one of Charleston’s most eligible bachelors, but in his quest to move on his friends start to notice that old habits die hard.
Madison’s fairytale continues as she and Brett have a baby girl on the way and are moving into their dream home. But as Madison stays sober while the parties turn messy, she’s taking names and not letting any misbehavior slip through the cracks.
After his situationship with Sienna, Shep is focused on something more permanent – purchasing a new house. He continues to be caught between Craig and Austen’s crossfire, and one of his most valuable friendships is at risk when he gets embroiled in a nasty rumor.
Proudly single Salley’s interest in Craig has been clear since his breakup, but Austen’s potential new relationship status has her head turning. As the group wonders who she really wants, some of her important female friendships feel betrayed
Struggling to make sense of her futile relationship with JT, Venita found solace in her deepening friendship with Salley. After Venita sparred with Craig on social media, she has concerns that Salley’s interest in him might put a serious wedge in their friendship.
Molly continues to charm with her quirkiness. As her music career continues to take off, she struggles with a fear of singing publicly. However, she’s fearless in calling out Salley for not being a girls’ girl.
Austen is beginning to have doubts about his future with Audrey after nearly two years together. The group can see the signs, including him adopting two cats on his own, but their meddling antics aren’t exactly what Austen wanted. His relationship with Audrey isn’t the only one on the line as long-simmering resentments between him and Craig reach a new breaking point.
As Rodrigo celebrates his engagement to Tyler, his honest opinions continue to challenge the group. He looks out for Austen and Craig, but sometimes that means tough love.
Salley’s friend Charley is a small-town girl who moved to Charleston to work in the city’s thriving art scene. Her beauty, grace and charm immediately catch Craig’s eye, which creates a jealous rivalry between Charley and the very person who introduced them.
Whitner is a handsome lawyer, a long-standing friend of Shep’s and a former law school mate of Craig’s. He has keen perspective, which manifests into an ability to mediate group conflict like an old pro.
Patricia, Grande Dame of Charleston, is back to host the most lavish parties and give candid advice, alongside son Whitney Sudler-Smith, who is now the owner and caretaker of their Charleston mansion.
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Curated by Ryan Davies
