Who Is Southern Charm's Molly O'Connell? Meet the Season 10 Newbie
Southern Charm returns to Bravo for season 10 on December 5, 2024, and that includes some new faces! Newcomer Molly O’Connell is a “true Southern Belle” set to shake up the existing dynamic as she steps into the spotlight this season.
Who Is ‘Southern Charm’ Star Molly O’Connell?
Molly grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, after being adopted at 3 days old by two high-profile attorneys, according to her official Bravo biography. She later went on to pursue a career in modeling, leaving the city and being catapulted to success after appearing on America’s Next Top Model.
“Since then, she has appeared in many high-end fashion publications and walked the runways of couture fashion shows,” the Southern Charm newbie’s bio reads. “She’s returned home to be closer to her family and friends, and her longtime entanglements with the men of the group lead her to wonder exactly how she fits in.”
Molly was the runner-up for season 16 of America’s Next Top Model in 2011. She is also an actress, appearing in the 2024 comedy The Late Game, according to her IMDb profile. She told Parade in a December 2024 interview that she was in a new era of her runway career due to her thyroid condition-related weight fluctuations and planned to share her journey with self-acceptance onscreen.
“I can’t expect myself to be the weight rank and size that I was when I was 21 years old, so I think it’s a lot of me having to accept it,” she explained of her season 10 debut. “It’s embarrassing for me to talk about, but that’s life… It’s important to talk about and just let everybody know they are not alone in those feelings.” She also hopes fans will embrace her “authentic weirdness” and tendency to go “unfiltered.”
Molly Was Already Friends With Some of the ‘Southern Charm’ Cast
Molly’s not completely new to Southern Charm as she’s been friends with some of the cast for some time and has even been caught on cameras as a guest at numerous functions.
“I know everybody on the show and I have been friends with them forever. So I think just the timing in my life, everything just worked out,” she told Parade in a December 2024 interview.
Molly is one of three new cast members joining for season 10. She’ll be joined by fellow newcomers Ryan Albert and Salley Carson. Together, they round out the cast alongside returning members Craig Conover, Madison LeCroy, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Rodrigo Reyes, Shep Rose, Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, and Jarrett “JT” Thomas for the latest season of the series.
“SURPRISE !!! Season 10 is turning up the charm,” she announced on social media in October 2024. “#SouthernCharm is back December 5th on @BravoTV!”
When Does ‘Southern Charm’ Season 10 Premiere?
The new season airs on Thursday, December 5, at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. Peacock subscribers can watch new episodes on the streaming service the following day.