Kathryn Dennis pals pushing her to seek rehab for 'drinking too much' after 'Southern Charm' firing
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Kathryn Dennis' friends and co-stars are concerned about her drinking problem and believe she should seek help after being fired from 'Southern Charm.' Dennis is reportedly still struggling after losing custody of her children Kensie, eight, and Saint, six, in 2021, who now live primarily with their father.
According to the US Sun, she was dismissed from the main cast because she treated the crew poorly and often showed up late or not at all. A source said, "Kathryn is not in a good place at the moment, regardless of what she shows on social media."
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"She was so messed up on the last season, drinking too much and coming to work hungover," the source added. "All these Bravo events are open bar, and they drink at every gathering on TV. She loves her dark liquor. She was showing up drunk sometimes too and continues to drink." The 31-year-old entered a marijuana recovery program in 2016, claiming that booze wasn't her problem.
The 31-year-old entered a marijuana recovery program in 2016, claiming that booze wasn't her problem. But according to acquaintances, she has a history of binge drinking and was a "mess" while 'Southern Charm' Season 8 was being filmed," the source continued. "Friends and cast members are worried about her and think she should maybe get treatment, or go to rehab. She does still have a few people supporting her, but even her family is sick of her sh**." The source concluded, "Her dad is still living in Moncks Corner and doesn’t have much sway with her, and her brother and his wife live in South Carolina and don't talk to her much anymore."
Kathryn Dennis' OnlyFans stint after 'Southern Charm' firing
Although she did not receive a contract for Season 9 of the reality show TV, Deadline reports that she may have a guest appearance in the current season, whose production has already begun. Kathryn was fired, according to Instagram account @queensofbravo, and a source later confirmed the news. She told the US Sun, "I know Bravo didn't offer her a contract, but when you treat people poorly like she has they finally get sick of it. The source added, "I have heard they may offer her a day rate for a cameo this season, but as of yet she has not filmed."
Kathryn, who has set up an OnlyFans account in a desperate bid to pay her debts, has been accused of "excessive drinking and drug use" in the previous. "Who knows if her OnlyFans will continue, she doesn’t follow through on anything," said the source. It added, "It's actually sad, she's always had problems but her mom’s death hit her hard, and her mom did so much for her, she’s struggled to function alone at times."
What does the court claim against Kathryn?
In 2020, Kathryn's ex, Thomas, claimed that their son, Saint, was "formerly diagnosed with FAS due to Kathryn's excessive drug and alcohol consumption while he was in utero." In court filings, Thomas claimed the boy "had speech and occupational therapy for years to help combat his delays, but he is still falling behind at school."