Olivia Flowers (L) Thomas Ravenel (R).Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
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Olivia Flowers' previously unknown hookup withThomas Ravenelhas been put on blast.
During Thursday’sSouthern Charmseason 9 reunion,Taylor Ann Greentook it upon herself to bring the former fling to light. The revelation occurred as Taylor andAusten Krollwere once again in the hot seat for thesecret kissandsubsequent cover-upthat dominated conversation this season.
A perplexed hostAndy Cohenasked, “Forgive as you would want to be forgiven?”
After a confused pause, Olivia said, “Go ahead and say it. I already see what you’re trying to do. You’ve been hanging this over my head, I want to see it. Say it.”
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Thursday night’s episode wasn’t technically the first time viewers had heard whispers about a hookup between Olivia, 31, and Thomas, 61.
During last year’s reunion,Madison LeCroyalluded to funny business between the two — and Taylor had been the one to defend her then-friend at the time.
Olivia explained at this week’s reunion: “I was fresh out of college, 20 years old. Dumb, drunken night, one time had a hookup with T-Rav. And I wanted to take it to my grave — like, who wouldn’t?”
Taylor’s exShep Rosechuckled to himself, andCraig Conovergrimaced.
Of Taylor, Olivia continued, “She’s the only person on Earth I told about that, and here you are now sitting there, trying to use it against me.”
“On Earth?” asked Taylor.
Andy, 55, still didn’t understand why Taylor was comparing her and Olivia’s situations. To that, Olivia said, “I didn’t know Kathryn then. I met Kathryn after it happened.”
Andy asked, “Was she with Thomas at the time?”
“I have no idea, I do not believe so,” said Olivia.
Andy followed up, “Then why is it so bad?”
Olivia just answered, “Because [Taylor’s] just been sitting there champing at the bit to use it against me. Not only have you proven yourself to be a s— friend, you’re a s— human too.”
As the women’s castmates processed this twist, Andy dismissed them for a break before filming for part 2, airing next Thursday.
Olivia Flowers.Stephanie Diani/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Stephanie Diani/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
The revelation aired nearly a year after Thomas showed his support for Flowers after thedeath of her brother Connerlast February.
Thomas Ravenel.Rebecca Miller/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Rebecca Miller/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Ravenel was a cast member onSouthern Charmfor five seasons, starting with its debut in 2014, and he appeared as a guest in season 7.
In April 2018, around the time season 5 began airing, Ravenel wasaccused of sexual assault, an allegation that quietly went away after a reported settlement. A month later, a second accuser — the children’s nanny — came forward and also claimed Ravenel had sexually assaulted her. He wasarrested and charged. In September, heentered a guilty pleato third-degree assault and battery in connection to the second allegation, ultimately paying a $500 fine but serving no jail time.
In October 2020, it was confirmed that Ravenelwould not returntoSouthern Charm.
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Part 2 of theSouthern Charmseason 9 reunion airs Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with an uncensored version dropping the next day on Peacock.
source: people.com
