Explosive Revelation: Olivia Flowers Holds Nothing Back as She Exposes Austen Kroll's Dark Secrets
'Southern Charm's Olivia Flowers blasts Austen Kroll, labeling him a terrible friend, following his controversial kiss with co-star Taylor Ann Green'
Olivia Flowers criticized Austen Kroll on the latest installment of Southern Charm when she discovered he had kissed her closest friend, Taylor Ann Green.
Olivia, aged 31, firmly stated to Austen, aged 36, on the Bravo series episode aired on Thursday, October 12, that she did not require any input from him. Following this, the pair engaged in a heated argument at the dinner table before eventually deciding to settle their differences outside. These disputes arose from Taylor, aged 28, admitting to Olivia moments before that she had shared a kiss with Austen subsequent to Olivia and Austen ending their relationship in October 2022.
"I apologize for being the last person to speak with you. I wish I had the opportunity to talk to you earlier," Austen began the conversation. He explained that he couldn't reveal the truth about his relationship with Taylor to Olivia because she had shut him out. (Taylor, on the other hand, denied any involvement with Austen when Olivia directly questioned their connection earlier this season.)
Having dated Olivia for several months in 2022, Austen then inquired, "I simply want to understand what I can do to regain some sense of normalcy between us."
Olivia called out Austen for suddenly attempting to repair their friendship. She questioned why he chose this moment to try and reconcile after months of not talking. Olivia sarcastically remarked that they were now further from being friends than ever before.
Austen acknowledged that they disagreed on how their relationship ended, but Olivia argued that he missed the bigger issue. She expressed her disappointment in how he treated their friendship, rather than focusing on the romantic aspect. Olivia also mentioned that they were no longer friends, avoiding each other at bars, and now she was learning unpleasant things about Taylor.
She continued, "I have long been aware that you were not interested in being a good boyfriend to me. And now, it is clear that you do not value our friendship either. You no longer care about the friendship between Taylor and me."
Austen attempted to reassure her that this belief was "completely false" and confessed that it saddened him that he and Olivia couldn't maintain a friendship. Unfortunately, Olivia refused to listen.
"If you were a friend, this wouldn't be the first time I'm hearing about you and Taylor kissing. Don't talk to me about being a friend. You don't know the true meaning of friendship," she retorted sternly. "It takes a great deal for me to sincerely want nothing to do with someone. And that's exactly where I find myself with you."
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Olivia acknowledged that the Taylor issue adds more fuel to her already existing problems with Austen. "It's truly astonishing to me that she fails to recognize your true character. The amount of lies between the two of you is simply incredible. It's beyond belief," she expressed, referring to Taylor, who had a two-year relationship with Shep Rose before their breakup in July 2022, and subsequently shared a kiss with Austen later that year.
Defending herself one final time, Olivia retaliated against Austen, stating, "Having a conversation with you literally induces a nauseous feeling. Respectfully."
Regarding her earlier conversation with Taylor, Olivia expressed her dissatisfaction with Taylor's reliance on Austen's perspective without considering the implications of their kiss. "Forget about him! Why are you still believing him? I couldn't care less about him. He is the worst person I've ever encountered," Olivia vented to Taylor about Austen.
Meanwhile, Taylor admitted to being dishonest and acknowledged that she had not been a supportive friend. She confessed to "standing by her decision" because she wanted to safeguard Austen.
"Why aren't you looking out for me and my emotions?" Olivia retorted. "To find out that the friend I genuinely and sincerely care about is secretly discussing how not to inform me about something. It damages our friendship. It's not about him. Screw him. I just care about you. That's all."
While Olivia had a strong, negative reaction to the news of the kiss, Shep opted to forgive and move on. "I had already broken up with her. You were there for me during that difficult time. I don't want to lose you as a friend, dude," Shep confided in Austen earlier in the episode, after Austen finally confessed the truth.
Austen subsequently informed Taylor that he had divulged their secret to Shep, causing Taylor to feel exasperated for having misled Olivia regarding the matter. Nevertheless, it appeared that Austen and Taylor's friendship remained intact as the episode concluded.
Southern Charm is broadcasted on Bravo every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
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