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Why Austen Kroll Has Madison LeCroy “Shocked” These Days: “I Approve”

Madison LeCroy shared a surprising update on Austen Kroll while teasing Southern Charm Season 10 at Bravo Fan Fest.

By Allison Crist

It's no secret that Austen Kroll and Madison LeCroy have a complicated history, but the latter Southern Charm cast member shared a surprising take on her ex at Bravo Fan Fest on Nov. 23.

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Madison was, more specifically, asked if she believes that Austen will start "settling down a bit" as he gets older, and she replied, "I mean, Austen's doing pretty well. And I'm shocked to see it."

"He's got a good girl, I think," Madison added, seemingly referencing the relationship Austen first hinted at back in January. "I approve."

Fans are set to learn more about said relationship when Season 10 of Southern Charm premieres in December. Returning alongside Madison and Austen are Venita AspenLeva BonaparteCraig ConoverTaylor Ann GreenRodrigo ReyesShep Rose, and Jarrett "JT" Thomas. They'll be joined by the Grande Dame of Charleston, Patricia Altschul, and her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith. Newcomers include Salley Carson and Molly O'Connell, as well as Ryan Albert, who's a good friend of Patricia's.

What can fans expect from Madison LeCroy on Southern Charm Season 10?

Sharing more Season 10 teases at Bravo Fan Fest, Madison said that the season is "dramatic, of course; very messy; and kind of sad."

"I have a sad year, unfortunately," Madison added. "But it's a completely different side of me, so you're gonna see me cry a few times."

A press release for Season 10 sheds more light on what's to come for Madison, noting, "After just one year of marriage, resident southern belle Madison grapples with the loss of her father and finds herself dealing with issues far from her days as the single party girl. While she focuses on her family, she finds out that JT is meddling in rumors that cross the line."

A split of Madison Lecroy and Austen Kroll

What can fans expect from Austen Kroll on Southern Charm Season 10?

According to a press release for the new season, "Surprising himself by defining the relationship, Austen is finally happy with a new long-distance girlfriend and focused on reviving his beer business."

"While his love life is on the up and up, his friendship with Craig is on the rocks as the former partners-in-crime find themselves at a crucial point of disagreement with no clear path forward," the release concludes.

When does Southern Charm Season 10 premiere?

Season 10 of Southern Charm kicks off Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

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