Things are heating up on Southern Charm Season 11! In last week’s season premiere, Craig tried to move on after his breakup with Paige. Salley caught his eye at Madison’s baby shower, and the attraction is mutual. However, Salley’s best friend Venita is feuding with Craig, and she walked out of the shower instead of hanging with him and Salley at the afterparty. Meanwhile, Molly flirted with Craig’s friend Kory and wound up missing her band concert. And while Craig and Austen were getting along okay, a flash forward proved they’ll be back at it in no time. So, what happened this week?
What happened on Southern Charm Season 11 Episode 2?
This week, Salley throws a singles party. She declares she wants to make out with Craig, despite his ongoing feud Venita. However, Salley might really have eyes for someone else. Meanwhile, we meet new Southern Charm Season 11 cast members Whitner and Charley. Charley has a history with Craig, and the two hit it off, much to Salley’s chagrin. We’re getting some classic Southern Charm love triangles! Here’s what else went down on Southern Charm Season 11 Episode 2, “Making Waves.”
Salley throws a singles’ party
The episode starts with Salley calling Venita, seemingly unaware of just how hurt she was by the flirting with Craig. In a confessional, Venita says that as much as she loves Salley, her bestie is too male-centered. Salley doesn’t know how to navigate the feud between Venita and Craig. Especially after she stayed at Craig’s house until about 4 am post-baby shower. So, she changes the subject to her singles’ party. Salley asks Venita to help with the decor.
While Venita shops with Rodrigo for the party, she says she believes Salley would choose her over Craig. But Rodrigo isn’t as sure. Later in the episode, he’s proven right when Salley declares she wants to make out with Craig at her singles party.
Meanwhile, as Craig reflects on his singledom, he realizes he’s never been able to control his drinking when he’s not in a relationship. I’m sure many Southern Charm viewers would argue he had trouble controlling that when he was in relationships as well. Without Paige, he’s distracting himself with work and leaning on his assistant Jack for emotional support.
Molly spills Salley’s secret crush
Molly was able to keep her place in the band after all, but seems to have lost interest in Kory. She can’t date someone who doesn’t know what a euphonium is! This week, she heads over to Madison’s to help her with thank you notes for the baby shower. While there, they note that Salley got a way too small size Hill House dress for Madison. Molly jokes that the baby-sized dress has just as good a chance of fitting over Madison’s boobs.
This leads Molly to reveal Salley’s feelings for … Austen! The day of the baby shower, Salley told Molly, Rodrigo, and Tyler that while she loves Audrey, her personality connects with Austen. She said, “Would I hook up with him? Like, the day after they break up, let’s go.”
Meet Southern Charm newbie Whitner
Speaking of Austen, he absolutely flops at surfing with Shep. Shep’s friend Whitner joins them at the beach. Whitner and Shep are from a similar background, though he doesn’t have a trust fund and actually has to work. He’s a lawyer, and was two years behind Craig in law school. Unlike Craig, he took and passed the bar. Craig didn’t spend much time with Whitner in school, but he does know his sister … intimately. His sister even showed up as Craig’s date on this show years ago.
As far as his present day love life, the guys talk about Craig’s texts with Salley. When Craig says Salley could’ve stayed over, she responded that he should’ve asked her to. The guys are in disbelief that Craig messed up his shot. Shep remembers when Craig was too scared to make a move on Catherine … which sent Catherine right into his arms.
Southern Charm newcomer Charley makes waves at Salley’s Single Soiree
The whole cast meets up at Salley’s Single Soiree, including those in relationships. This is where we meet Salley’s friend Charley, the other Southern Charm Season 11 newcomer. Shep’s already been in her DMs. But Charley isn’t interested, joking that it’s like texting your dad. Ouch! At least he doesn’t get compared to a grandpa like Whitney?
Charley has more chemistry with Craig. At first, he thinks she’s Austen’s ex Olivia Flowers. But it turns out, Craig judged Miss South Carolina when Charley was a contestant. And while she got third, he picked her to win. Salley is dismayed by their chatting, and accuses Charley of breaking girl code and flirting. Charley says it isn’t like that, but Salley is unconvinced. She even excludes Charley from a game of spikeball, picking Molly and Korey to play her and Craig. The Season 11 love triangles are taking shape!
Speaking of, Madison watches as Austen spends more time throwing the football with Salley than talking to his girlfriend Audrey. Madison asks Rodrigo if Audrey knows about Salley’s crush. Rodrigo thinks Salley is more into Craig. But Madison theorizes that’s only because Craig’s available and Austen isn’t.
The cracks are showing in Austen and Audrey’s relationship
We already know that things don’t work out between Austen and his girlfriend Audrey. And in this episode, we start to see why. When a producer asks, Austen insists they’ve never even talked about living together. He loves long distance. But as he’s on the phone with Audrey while she’s in traffic, it’s clear she doesn’t feel the same.
They attend the singles party despite their relationship. Austen tells her she’s the hottest girl there. When Audrey talks with Madison, Austen’s ex can’t help but warn her about Salley’s crush. Madison also isn’t convinced Audrey is the one for Austen. She thinks he’s only with Audrey to better himself. But he really wants someone who will “light a fire” under him.
Audrey confronts Austen about Salley’s crush. Austen insists Salley wants Craig, but says he does like her and enjoys hanging out with her as a friend. Audrey hopes things don’t reach a breaking point.
That’s when she asks if their long distance relationship is really working. Austen says he likes having his own space and his own stuff, but when she visits, it’s like they’ve been together ten years. Is that a compliment? Audrey wishes he would come to see her in Charlotte more, but he argues it’s less convenient. Audrey doesn’t want them to live separate lives and wonder why they’re even together. Is Austen checked out of this relationship? That seems to be what Craig and Madison imply in the preview for next week. We’ll have to watch and find out!
Southern Charm airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo. It can be streamed on Peacock.
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