In a bombshell moment from Southern Charm Season 11 Episode 10, Austen Kroll revealed he has ended his nearly two-year relationship with Audrey Pratt — and this time, he initiated the split himself.

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The Charleston-based entrepreneur opened up during a car ride to Whitney Sudler-Smith’s family farm, confiding in friends Venita Aspen and Rodrigo Reyes that he recently broke things off with Audrey, whom he described as “perfect” on paper.

Despite the relationship bringing him a sense of peace he says he needed, Austen admitted something fundamental felt missing. “She was perfect,” he shared, but ultimately, the spark wasn’t there for the long haul.

This marks a significant milestone for Austen, who has historically been on the receiving end of breakups rather than the one delivering the news. He asked his confidants to keep the details quiet, wary of judgment from castmates like Craig Conover and Shep Rose.

The confession didn’t stay under wraps for long. Madison LeCroy, heavily pregnant at 34 weeks and still joining the group trip, quickly became Austen’s primary emotional support. The two have grown noticeably closer, with Madison serving as his sounding board and even confirming the breakup to others poolside.

Their bond adds a layer of stability amid the chaos, highlighting how Austen is leaning on old friends — and exes — during this transition.

But the real fireworks came from Salley Carson. Upon overhearing the news and realizing Austen was newly single, Salley’s reaction was impossible to miss: she lit up with visible excitement, gushing over his appearance and shifting her focus entirely away from previous interests like Craig.

The moment underscored Salley’s ongoing flirtations and interest in Austen, which had simmered throughout the season. While she later reflected on the “selfish” thrill in after-show commentary, calling it a moment she’d cringe at on rewatch, her giddy response instantly fueled speculation about budding tensions.

This breakup is already rippling through the Southern Charm group dynamics. With Austen single and emotionally vulnerable, and Salley making no secret of her attraction, the stage is set for fresh love triangles.

Meanwhile, Austen’s strengthened alliance with Madison contrasts with lingering rifts elsewhere in the cast, like his ongoing distance from Craig. As the farm getaway exposed raw feelings and shifting allegiances, fans are left wondering: Will Austen’s fresh start lead to new romance, or more group drama?

The episode captures the messy reality of post-breakup life in the Charleston spotlight — where privacy is fleeting, reactions are amplified, and every confession can spark the next scandal.