Jarrett “JT” Thomas, a notable figure from Southern Charm, had previously shared a relationship with a woman named Ali, which he made public through an Instagram announcement in November 2024. This revelation came shortly after his brief romantic involvement with co-star Venita Aspen came to an end. However, during a March 2025 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Venita hinted that JT and Ali may have parted ways, citing “word on the street” as her source of information.
Interestingly, the Instagram post in which JT introduced Ali has since been deleted. As it stands, JT has not provided any further comments on his relationship status, leaving him officially single according to the latest updates.
A recent article by Bravo, published in March 2025, explored the timeline of JT’s romantic life, particularly focusing on his interactions with Venita during and post-Season 10. The piece revealed that in the reunion episode, JT faced questioning about whether Venita was aware of his off-screen girlfriend when she prepared a meal for him.
Unpacking the Tension Between JT and Venita During the Reunion
During the reunion of Season 10 of Southern Charm, Venita confronted JT regarding a dinner she had prepared for him.
“I knew that you had a girlfriend off-camera and you still chose to come to my house and eat dinner that I prepped for you?” she questioned.
JT acknowledged that it was a “tricky” situation, referring to Venita as one of his closest friends while admitting his mistakes. He explained that he did inform her about his off-camera relationship during their dinner, an event captured in episode 8. Despite this, Venita felt that JT had given her reasons to pursue a deeper connection.
“It seems like the f**k boy went into you because you were behaving like a f**k boy,” commented Andy Cohen.
Other cast members, including Austen, Madison, and Salley, echoed the sentiment regarding JT’s actions. Yet, JT defended himself, asserting that he did not have an intimate relationship with Venita, so the label didn’t fit his situation.
The Brief Romance Post-Filming
Although the season conclusion was tumultuous, JT and Venita rekindled their connection two months later, initiating a romance. In the Southern Charm After Show, Venita expressed that her feelings for JT had deepened, admitting,
“Yeah, to a degree… There was a developmental moment of like, ‘Oh, I think I could actually love this person,'”
She later remarked, “he did me dirty,” without delving into specifics. In her March 2025 Watch What Happens Live appearance, Venita reflected on their time together, emphasizing that it was “the most fun I had in a really long time.” Shortly after, JT made his relationship with Ali public via an Instagram post, which has since been removed.
On the same episode, Venita hinted at rumors surrounding JT and Ali’s breakup. Since then, JT has remained silent on the matter with no new developments reported.
Venita Discusses the Deterioration of Their Friendship
In an April 3, 2025, interview with Deadline, Venita Aspen elaborated on the decline of her friendship with JT post-filming. She noted that their bond strengthened during the cast’s trip to Jamaica, leading to a romantic involvement between September and November. Reflecting on the end of their relationship, she stated,
“He lost that when he decided to continue to speak ill of me on social media weeks after the reunion was filmed. It was very disappointing,”
Venita revealed that she had extended an olive branch at the reunion but was disheartened by JT’s persistent negative commentary about her online.
For fans eager to catch up on all the drama, episodes of Southern Charm are currently available for streaming on Bravo.