Austen Kroll is looking to charm a new love interest.
After months of speculation surrounding his relationship with girlfriend of nearly two years Audrey Pratt, the Southern Charm star confirmed their romance hit the rocks while filming the upcoming 11th season of the Bravo series.
"Coming into this year, I've been dating a girl—when the season starts—for a year and change and I'm in it," Austen exclusively told E! News' Erin Lim Rhodes Nov. 14 at BravoCon 2025 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. "And then it starts to change ad beg the question, 'What is the next step?'"
According to the 38-year-old, their relationship issues went from bad to worse when his Bravo costars got involved in the drama.
"So, I just have to talk out this with family and friends," the Pillows & Beer podcast cohost reflected. "You have to hear the outside noice from friends, which is what makes it hardest on a TV show because unwanted opinions and things start to seep in. But, the relationship was a casualty this year."
Newly single once again, Austen feels bittersweet about re-entering the dating pool.
"I go through these ups and downs of sometimes I miss the hell out of being in a relationship," the Charleston native admitted. "It was really nice to have someone there for you all the time. You could call and lean on and rely on. Single me, I'm sometimes like, 'I don't like this life,' but the grass is greener.'"
The season 11 trailer—released last month—also teased Austen possibly having a wandering eye while he was still dating Audrey. While he didn't address the possible extracurricular activities, he did promise fans, "There's so much more than what you saw in the trailer."
One season 11 change Austen is excited about? The absence of polarizing ex-costar Jarrett "JT" Thomas, who made a splash by quitting last season.
"No love lost there," Austen quipped to E!. "Have fun in Bali, dude. See you never."
Southern Charm returns Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 9 p.m. on Bravo. In the meantime, keep reading to see all the stars at BravoCon 2025.
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