Southern Hospitality star Joe Bradley recently, in his January 2, 2025 interview with the US Weekly, revealed details about his infamous kiss with Luann de Lesseps. Fans must remember how there have been various rumors regarding the alleged kiss between the two.
However, Joe didn't directly address any of the rumors associated with the incident. In his interview, the Southern Hospitality star revealed what happened and how things worked out with Luann de Lesseps.
Opening up about the kissing, Joe shared that he was "never self-conscious" or tried to hide about the incident.
"I think that enough time has passed and I’m sick of the rumors and the lies," shared Joe.
Southern Hospitality star Joe Bradley opens up about his kiss with Luann de Lesseps
Southern Hospitality fans must be aware of the alleged kiss between show star Joe Bradley and Luann de Lesseps, 59, from last year. Until recently, Joe dismissed any such alleged claims.
Recently, during his January 2, 2025 interview with the US Weekly, the star revealed the truth. He said that "enough time" had passed and that it was time to address those "rumors and lies."
While revealing the truth, Joe mentioned that he had a reason for not addressing the allegations sooner. He said that at the time he was "hanging out" with Danielle Olivera, and he did'nt want to hurt her feelings.
Southern Hospitality star Joe Bradley shared:
"We were not technically boyfriend and girlfriend during that time, but I knew how it looked, and I don't like when people's feelings get hurt because of my actions. And that’s kind of why I was trying to hide everything."
For the viewers who might not know what exactly went down. There were rumors about Joe Bradley and Luann de Lesseps that they have been together, since they were spotted together in New York City. Once, after their appearance on the renowned show Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, the two were spotted together.
However, he mentioned that the reason for not directly addressing the incident was not to hurt Danielle's feelings.
Fans must know how after the show's second season reunion, co-star TJ Dinch accused Joe and Luann of being together. However, Joe shut down any such rumors. According to TJ Dinch, the male cast member had been intimate with Luann during one of their NYC appearances.
Addressing those rumors, Joe stated:
"I did cross a line at the hotel, but I did not kiss her."
Later during the Southern Hospitality Season 3 premiere, once again, TJ Dinch claimed that Joe had not been honest with Danielle. At the time, Joe counter-questioned that and said what if he did "hookup with Luann?"
He added that he had not been in touch with Luann since that time. Referring to the rumors and claims made by fellow cast member TJ, Joe stated that, it made the situation more complicated.
Fans can stream Southern Hospitality on Bravo, with new episodes releasing every Thursday.