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Whitney Sudler-Smith Unpacks Decision to Cast Ashley Jacobs for “Riveting Television”
Whitney Sudler-Smith has been part of Southern Charm since the very beginning — and he’s actually one of the main reasons why the show exists.
The South Carolina native, who is Patricia Altschul‘s only child, was the one who got the cameras rolling, and the rest, as they say, is history. In a sit-down for BravoTV.com (video at the top of the post), Whitney opened up about the evolution of the show, and how new personalities would come on the show and refresh the cast dynamic. One alum who Whitney thinks made a considerable impact was Ashley Jacobs.
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“It’s amazing. We’ve been quite lucky, too. Just when you think someone’s played out, or a storyline is dead or something, something f—–g insane or somebody comes up from out of the darkness,” he said in the clip at the top of this post, while sitting alongside his mother. “Season 5, we were getting stale [and] suddenly out of nowhere comes Ashley. Riveting television.”
Related: Whitney Sudler-Smith Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Southern Charm’s Origin (EXCLUSIVE)
Ashley appeared as a friend on Season 5 of Southern Charm, and she also popped up as a guest briefly on Season 6.
Split of Whintey Sudler Smith and Ashley Jacobs
Where is Ashley Jacobs from Southern Charm now?
The registered nurse’s life looks very different nowadays.She moved back to California after her time on Southern Charm came to an end. She met her now-husband, Mike Appel, at a rooftop party in Santa Barbara in 2019.
Ashley and Mike got engaged in Park City, Utah in 2021, and they secretly got married that same year. The California resident announced her pregnancy in June 2021, and she gave birth to their first son, Grayson Maxwell, in August of that year.
Fast-forward to September 2024, and Ashley confirmed her second pregnancy in a chat with People. “I’ve come a long way since my Southern Charm days!!!” Ashley told the outlet. “My husband, son and I are thrilled to announce that we are expecting baby boy #2 in FIVE WEEKS!!! We cannot wait for his arrival and to watch our boys grow up together. Grateful is an understatement!”
Ashley confirmed the birth of her second son on Instagram in November. “One week with our boys,” she shared on November 10. “Our hearts have never been so full Our family is complete!
She rang in her 40th birthday just a few weeks later, on December 1. “KISSING MY THIRTIES GOODBYE (But look at what my thirties gave to me!). [40] Photo cred: My wonderful husband,” she wrote in the caption of her post.
Whitney Sudler-Smith, creator and star of the hit reality TV show “Southern Charm,” recently made waves with his decision to cast controversial figure Ashley Jacobs for the upcoming season. In a recent interview, Sudler-Smith unpacked his reasoning behind the choice, stating that he believes Jacobs will bring a level of drama and conflict that will make for “riveting television.”Sudler-Smith explained that he was drawn to Jacobs’ fiery personality and her ability to stir up emotions among the cast members. He acknowledged that Jacobs has a polarizing effect on viewers, but believes that her presence on the show will spark intense conversations and debates that will keep viewers engaged.
While some fans may question Sudler-Smith’s decision to include Jacobs in the cast, he remains confident that her addition will elevate the show to new heights. He emphasized that “Southern Charm” is all about capturing the authentic lives and relationships of its cast members, and Jacobs’ presence will undoubtedly add a layer of complexity to the show.
As the new season of “Southern Charm” approaches, viewers can expect to see sparks fly as Jacobs enters the mix. Whether you love her or hate her, there’s no denying that Jacobs will bring a level of drama and intrigue that will make for must-see television. Stay tuned for what promises to be a wild ride with Ashley Jacobs on “Southern Charm.”
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Southern Charm’s Whitney Sudler-Smith Praises Ashley Jacobs
Whitney Sudler-Smith is the creator and executive producer of Southern Charm. For 10 seasons, Whitney has watched this series evolve on Bravo. Admittedly, various years have been better than others. But if you ask Whitney, the two seasons that featured Ashley Jacobs were “riveting,” as Ashley brought the drama to a rather stale era of Southern Charm.
Ashley Jacobs brought the drama Southern Charm needed, states Whitney Sudler-Smith
Ashley appeared as a friend on Season 5 of Southern Charm. Her entrance made sense, as she was dating Thomas Ravenel, a series regular. Yet, Ashley clashed with Kathryn Dennis, the mother of Thomas’ two children.
Ashley popped up again as a guest briefly on Season 6, where she and Kathryn once again came to verbal blows, and the bulk of the cast (and the viewers) took sides with Kathryn.
Ashley ended her romance with Thomas shortly after. She now lives in California with her husband and their two little boys. Her name has not sounded on Southern Charm ever since.
In a sit-down with BravoTV, Whitney and his mother, aka the matriarch of this series, Patricia Altschul, gabbed a bit about Ashley’s time spent filming on Southern Charm.
“It’s amazing. We’ve been quite lucky. Just when you think someone’s played out, or a storyline is dead or something, something f*cking insane, or somebody comes up from out of the darkness,” Whitney began, setting up his statement to touch on all things Ashley.
Whitney then continued, explaining that in “Season 5, we were getting stale [and] suddenly out of nowhere comes Ashley. Riveting television.” Whitney also labeled Thomas as “crazy and compelling.” He then revealed that Thomas is the character who helped to launch this series in the first place.
Whitney is correct. Ashley and Thomas created highly antagonizing scenes. Many of us watched these seasons on the edges of our seats, mainly because we were yelling at our screens. But hey, viewership is viewership, so we can understand what Whitney means.
Thankfully, Ashley and Thomas are now happily living separate lives, far away from Bravo.
Southern Charm returns on January 2, 2025, at 8/7c on Bravo.
TELL US – WAS ASHLEY A RIVETING CHARACTER ON SOUTHERN CHARM?
Southern Charm’s Whitney Sudler-Smith Praises Ashley JacobsIn a surprising turn of events, Whitney Sudler-Smith, star of the hit reality show Southern Charm, has come forward to praise fellow cast member Ashley Jacobs. Known for her controversial behavior and tumultuous relationship with co-star Thomas Ravenel, Jacobs has often been a polarizing figure on the show.
However, Sudler-Smith recently took to social media to commend Jacobs for her growth and maturity in handling difficult situations. He wrote, “I have to give credit where credit is due – Ashley has really impressed me with her grace under pressure. She has shown tremendous strength and resilience in the face of adversity, and I have a newfound respect for her.”
Fans of the show were shocked by Sudler-Smith’s unexpected praise for Jacobs, as the two have had their fair share of disagreements and tense moments in the past. Some viewers speculate that Sudler-Smith’s comments may signal a shift in the dynamics of the Southern Charm cast, as Jacobs continues to navigate her relationships with her co-stars.
Only time will tell how this newfound support from Sudler-Smith will impact Jacobs’s role on the show, but one thing is for certain – this unexpected praise has certainly caught the attention of Southern Charm fans everywhere.
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