Grace Lilly Returns & Begs Leva for Her Job Back — One Month Sober

Grace Lilly is taking her first big step toward a comeback — and she’s laying everything bare.

In a deeply emotional scene on Southern Hospitality Season 4 Episode 9, Grace sat down with Leva Bonaparte at Zach’s Daiqs while the rest of the cast partied in Punta Cana. This wasn’t just a casual catch-up. It was Grace’s honest attempt at accountability and redemption.

Grace admitted she was in a dark place the last time she worked at Republic. Once a fiery, larger-than-life personality who brought major energy to the club, she became increasingly unreliable — constantly canceling shifts and spiraling due to heavy substance use.

Things reached a breaking point when she got into a heated verbal argument over a boy, leading to her exit from the team.

Now, Grace is showing real vulnerability. She revealed she’s been in therapy and is one month sober. With tears in her eyes, she told Leva how difficult the past few months have been.

She feels isolated, misses her chosen family (especially Joe and Maddi), and hates watching everyone move on without her. She even pointed out the painful double standard — Emmy still gets invited everywhere despite the drama, while Grace has been left out completely.

“I miss Republic,” Grace shared, asking Leva directly if there’s any path back to working there.

Leva was compassionate but realistic. She acknowledged how strong Grace used to be but emphasized that the high-pressure, late-night club environment could be dangerous for her recovery right now.

Instead of shutting the door, Leva offered a gentler alternative: focusing on the “Grace experience” through afternoon events, card readings, and appearances at Zach’s Daiqs — a lower-stress way for Grace to return without being thrown back into the chaotic VIP scene.

Grace appeared genuinely open to the suggestion, showing that her sobriety and mental health are her top priorities this time around.

This moment feels like the beginning of a real redemption arc for Grace, who left earlier this season amid serious substance struggles and group conflict. One month sober might sound small to some, but for Grace, it’s a massive milestone — and she’s clearly determined to protect it.

Will this open the door for a healthier return to Republic, or is Grace starting an entirely new chapter outside the club?

Fans have been rooting for her growth all season — this could be the turning point.

Southern Hospitality airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.