In Southern Hospitality Season 4, Justin Assada is the new bad boy at Republic. At least that’s what it looks like from the trailer. There were a lot of exciting things teased in the preview. Including Michols Pẽna’s villain era, multiple Emmy Sharrett freak-outs, and trouble in paradise for Maddi Reese and Joe Bradley (aka Joey Bottles). But Republic’s new VIP host Justin definitely took center stage, and looks to be a standout of the new season. He also marked his territory as Charleston’s latest eligible bachelor. Here’s everything we know about Southern Hospitality Season 4 newbie Justin Assada so far.
Southern Hospitality Season 4 newcomer Justin Assada is a reality TV vet with a famous ex
Justin may be new to Southern Hospitality, but he’s already an experienced pro at reality TV. He made his reality TV debut on the Netflix competition show Surviving Paradise in 2023. He also appeared on Season 2 of Netflix’s dating series Perfect Match in 2024. According to an interview with MassLive, before his reality TV debut, Justin grew up in Boston and played football at Assumption University. When he was a guest on Perfect Match Season 2 co-star Harry Jowsey’s podcast, Justin said that reality TV fame, as well as moving from Boston to Los Angeles, seriously improved his dating pool.
And after his appearance on Perfect Match, Justin’s romantic life made headlines when he dated country star Maren Morris. In August 2024, Justin posted an Instagram Stories photo with the country singer while they were out on a date. Sharing a photo of Maren sitting across from him at a fancy restaurant, he wrote, “Sushi + scary movies.” This was shortly after Maren’s divorce from Ryan Hurd. Obviously, things didn’t work out between Justin and the singer. Because he is very clearly single in Southern Hospitality Season 4.
Justin admits he might be a “f*ckboy” in the Southern Hospitality Season 4 trailer
Justin makes a big impression in the Southern Hospitality Season 4 trailer. And not just because at one point he strips naked to jump in the pool along with Michols. The new host is definitely one eligible bachelor to watch. “He has some swag,” gushes co-star Lake Rucker as Justin winks at the camera.
“Everyone’s saying that I’m a f*ckboy,” Justin admits at another point in the trailer. “From one player to another…I recognize game,” says returning star Mia Alairo. Throughout the preview, Justin is shown making out with multiple women and playing some seriously steamy games. Like making Mia gasp as he licks her body!
According to his Southern Hospitality Season 4 bio, Justin’s charm quickly wins over the ladies in Charleston. But it also gets him in trouble. The bio teases, “after dropping one too many love bombs, Justin finds himself entangled in love triangles and is reminded how small Charleston really is.” Sounds juicy!
Is Justin the new Joey Bottles?
As the newest VIP host at Republic, Justin doesn’t just make waves with his dating life. According to his bio, his strong work ethic also “quickly impresses” Republic boss Leva Bonaparte. As fellow VIP host Joe starts to slack at work, it appears Justin is there to pick up his pieces. In the trailer, Lake wonders, “Is it Justy Bottles now instead of Joey Bottles?” Justin cheekily responds, “Might have to be, baby.” And when Joe pleads to Leva that he’s the face of Republic and he can’t be replaced, she fires back, “You have been replaced.” Looks like we might have a Republic rivalry on our hands!
Maybe Justin will even follow Joey Bottles’ lead with some scandalous Bravo star hookups. Only time will tell! Regardless, Southern Hospitality fans will learn much more about Justin when Season 4 premieres Wednesday, March 4 on Bravo.
Southern Hospitality is available to stream on Peacock.
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