The unexpected news of Jarrett “JT” Thomas leaving Southern Charm ahead of the Season 10 premiere has sparked plenty of speculation among fans. While his exit took many by surprise, cast members like Shep Rose have shared their thoughts on the same.
Here’s a detailed look at why JT left the show and what Shep Rose had to say about it.
Why is JT leaving Southern Charm?
Before Season 10 of Southern Charm premiered, Jarrett ‘JT’ Thomas made a surprising announcement about leaving the show. In a heartfelt Instagram post, JT confirmed he would no longer participate in the remaining interviews for the season. He also added, “I will leave it at that for now.. While I work on next steps to recover both physically and mentally from what has been an extremely challenging & exhausting year.”
This news stunned fans, especially since JT had only joined the cast in the previous season. His abrupt departure left many wondering about the reasons behind it. Some speculated that the stress of reality TV had taken a toll on him, while others pointed to his health struggles, given his public battle with diabetes in Season 9.
What did Shep Rose say about Jarrett ‘JT’ Thomas exit from Southern Charm?
Shep Rose’s response to Jarrett “JT” Thomas’ sudden exit from Southern Charm ahead of the Season 10 premiere was blunt. During Bravo’s Fan Fest in Miami on November 23, Rose was asked about JT’s sudden exit just ahead of Season 10’s premiere. He expressed his surprise at the amount of media attention the exit had garnered.
While Rose acknowledged that JT had played an important role last season, especially in his confrontations with Austen Kroll, he was not so concerned about Thomas’ exit. However, Rose assured fans that they would find out the reasons behind JT’s exit in the new season. He said, “He just was a little bizarre. You’ll see this season. I don’t think he was right and needed to sort some things out.”
In an interview with Deadline, when asked about the overall impact of JT’s exit, Rose emphasized that the show would move on without issue. He said, “That’s his decision. I don’t know how to react, because all I know is that we’ve been doing the show for 10 seasons, and we’re gonna be just fine.”
