Salley Carson, a standout personality on Southern Charm season 10, has a backstory filled with unexpected twists and personal growth. Her journey in Charleston, South Carolina, began after a life-altering moment that forced her to rewrite her story.
At just 22 years old, Carson got engaged, envisioning a picture-perfect future. “We had the big house, and he wanted kids. I thought I had everything,” the 30-year-old reality star shared during the January 16 episode of Southern Charm. However, her dream life came crashing down just 25 days before her wedding. A direct message exposed her fiancé’s infidelity, prompting her to call off the wedding and make a bold move to Charleston.
With this fresh start, Carson embraced a new chapter as “Single Salley.” Her time in Charleston eventually led her to the world of reality television, including a brief stint on Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor. Though she exited the show before the limo arrivals, Carson reflected on her state of mind at the time. “It was a really toxic relationship,” she told an online portal. “Now, I’m in a completely different place than I was when I was on The Bachelor.”
Carson’s appearance on The Bachelor drew mixed reactions, as fans questioned her decision to join the show so soon after her engagement ended. However, she clarified that it wasn’t a pursuit of hers. Instead, the opportunity came to her when producers reached out, intrigued by her story.
Through the ups and downs, Carson’s resilience and ability to move forward shine through. Now thriving in Charleston and sharing her life on Southern Charm, she’s proof that new beginnings can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances.
