Former politician Thomas Ravenel has issued a public apology to Olivia Flowers, following his previous claim that she had hooked up with him to gain entry to the reality TV show “Southern Charm.” Ravenel took to social media to express remorse for his comments, stating that he did not intend to harm Flowers. He admitted that his remark about her using him was a “throwaway line” and that he regretted it. The apology comes after Ravenel alleged in an interview that Flowers had pursued an acting career and befriended him to secure a spot on the show.
During the Season 9 reunion, the revelation of Ravenel and Flowers’ one-night stand led to a discussion about Flowers’ motivations. Ravenel claimed that Flowers had been seeking to join “Southern Charm” and had targeted him for that purpose. However, he clarified that their encounter was a one-time event and that he had never contacted her again afterward. Ravenel also emphasized that he would not have acknowledged the hook-up until it was brought up during the reunion.
Ravenel’s intention in discussing the situation was to set the record straight regarding the timeline of their relationship. He wanted to clarify that Flowers had not betrayed her friendship with Kathryn Dennis, Ravenel’s ex and now Flowers’ close friend. Dennis, who shares two children with Ravenel, has publicly expressed her support for Flowers and assured her that she did nothing wrong.
Flowers, for her part, confessed during the reunion that she had initially wanted to keep the hook-up a secret. She explained that she was young and intoxicated at the time and had no knowledge of Dennis or her connection to Ravenel. Flowers’ admission prompted Green, her former best friend, to allude to her own past actions, urging Flowers to forgive as she would want to be forgiven.
In conclusion, Ravenel’s public apology to Olivia Flowers reflects his regret for suggesting that she used him to gain entry to “Southern Charm.” He expressed his respect for Flowers and emphasized that his remark was a thoughtless comment, asking for forgiveness. Flowers’ revelation during the reunion prompted support from Dennis, who reassured her that she had done nothing wrong and that their friendship remained strong.