With filming wrapped as of July 16, Shep Rose says Season 11 of “Southern Charm” will usher in a new era — both for the Bravo series and for him personally.
Speaking exclusively with Entertainment Now, Rose teased what viewers can expect from the upcoming season, including new castmates, a fresh perspective and what he described as a new chapter in his life.
Shep Rose Teases New Cast Members Joining ‘Southern Charm’ Season 11
While plot details are still under wraps, Rose hinted that the upcoming season brings new cast members and fresh dynamics.
“There are new cast members, and it’s fun to get to know somebody and get their point of view,” said the reality star. “And then, you know, the usual shenanigans of the usual players still remain.”
As previously confirmed, Jarrett “JT” Thomas, Ryan Albert, Leva Bonaparte, and Taylor Ann Green will not appear on the next season.
Despite the cast shake-up — and more than a decade of drama on “Southern Charm” — Rose said the longtime Bravo series still has plenty of story left to tell.
“It’s always one of those things, just like, do we have any more meat on the bone, so to speak?” he said. “And it turns out we do. It’s like, it’s never-ending bone.”
Rose also expressed confidence in how the upcoming season came together.
“It’s a really, really good season,” he said. “I think it’s going to be fantastic.”
Shep Rose Reflects on Growing Up, Dating & Life After Sienna Evans
Long labeled the group’s commitment-phobe, Rose says that fans may see a more grown-up side of him in Season 11.
“This season, it’s like, ‘Oh, Shep’s all grown up.’ I mean, only took me 45 years, I guess—but yeah, that’s part of it,” he said. “I’m in a nice spot, and I’m very happy, and I’m tranquil.”
Part of that transformation may stem from his split with ex-girlfriend Sienna Evans.
“It was tough,” he admitted. “You know, I kind of had the rug pulled up from underneath me, and I thought I felt a certain way, and they felt the same way. And turns out that it’s not always. Life isn’t peaches and cream, right?”
As for his dating life now? “I was on a date last night,” he casually shared.
Despite returning to the dating scene, Rose’s shift in perspective extends beyond romance. These days, he says he’s focused on pursuing passions that allow him to disconnect.
“I think I just want to chase my passions. The things that make me happy don’t require a cell phone,” he said. “Whether it’s in the ocean, surfing, whether it’s in a creek in Alaska, whether it’s, you know, in the outback of Australia—whatever. I just think exploring and scratching my adventurous itch, right? Is my thing.”
While Bravo has yet to announce the official premiere date for Season 11 of “Southern Charm,” new cast members, shifting dynamics and a more mature Shep signal plenty of change ahead for the Charleston crew.
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Shep Rose Teases ‘Big Changes’ Coming to ‘Southern Charm’ Season 11 (Exclusive)