Key Takeaways:
– Salley Carson, a Bachelor Nation alum, is joining the cast of Bravo’s reality show, Southern Charm, for its 10th season.
– Carson previously appeared on the ABC reality shows, The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.
– Carson is not the first Bachelor Nation star to move to a Bravo reality show, with Jasmine Goode having made a similar transition earlier.
As reported by People Magazine, Salley Carson, well-known alum of Bachelor Nation, is set to join the cast of Bravo’s Southern Charm in its upcoming 10th season. This news comes as [a thrilling surprise for reality TV lovers](https://heavy.com/entertainment/bravo/salley-carson-southern-charm-season-10-cast/) who have seen Carson on other reality shows like “The Bachelor” and “Bachelor in Paradise”.
Salley Carson: Making Reality TV History
In 2024, Carson made her mark on Bravo TV’s “Southern Hospitality”. Her addition to “Southern Charm” was hinted at two months earlier, when series star Madison LeCroy revealed that the new season would feature some fresh faces. Among these were several of her friends.
Though Bravo has been careful not to confirm any casting rumors, speculation is rife about Salley Carson, Molly O’Connell, and Ryan Albert all becoming part of “Southern Charm”. Albert’s recent appearance at Patricia Altschul’s birthday party added further fuel to the rumors.
Previous season: A Sneak Peek
The 9th season of “Southern Charm” boasted a star-studded cast including Madison LeCroy, Shep Rose, Austen Kroll, Craig Conover, Olivia Flowers, Taylor Ann Green, Venita Aspen, Rodrigo Reyes, Jarrett “JT” Thomas, and Leva Bonaparte.
Carson’s Tryst with Reality TV
Carson’s relationship with reality TV has been a roller coaster ride. She first appeared on “The Bachelor” in 2022 but left voluntarily ahead of limo entrances due to issues surrounding her past engagement. Later that year, she made an appearance on “Bachelor in Paradise” only to leave the show prematurely.
Carson’s Drama-Filled Stint on Southern Hospitality
Carson’s stint on Bravo’s “Southern Charm” was a dramatic one. She found herself part of a love triangle involving series star Joe Bradley and cast member TJ Dinch’s roommate, Gaston. Carson’s decision to lie to Bradley about a passionate make-out session before their date led Bradley to call it a “serial killer move.”
Carson’s Connection to Charleston
In February of 2024, Carson shared on Instagram that she’d bought a house in Charleston, South Carolina, the very location where “Southern Charm” is filmed.
Not a First: Bachelor Nation Stars Transition to Bravo TV
Interestingly, Carson isn’t the first star from Bachelor Nation to make a leap to Bravo. In March, Jasmine Goode, a contestant on Nick Viall’s season of “The Bachelor” made her Bravo debut on “The Valley.” In a significant reveal on Instagram earlier in 2024, Goode confirmed her return to TV after a six-year hiatus and teased viewers that they were in for a treat with the premier of “The Valley”.
This delightful intertwining of reality shows begs the question: who will be the next Bachelor Nation alum to make a plunge into the Bravo world?