

Jarrett Thomas. Stephanie Diani/Bravo
Southern Attraction’s Jarrett “JT” Thomas is the brand new child on the block for season 9 — however that doesn’t imply he’s afraid to make waves.
“JT is an expert thorn in Austen [Kroll]’s aspect the entire 12 months,” Craig Conover completely advised Us Weekly on Wednesday, September 20.
Craig, 34, teased that “this season is only a wild experience” and that JT, 38, did a “good job” of holding his personal with the solid.
Though JT is new to Southern Attraction, Craig advised Us that he’s been mates with him “for some time.”
To get ready for being on digicam, JT revealed that he bought into form by strolling 10 miles a day. “Realizing the digicam provides 10lbs, when the present supplied me the position I made a decision to lose 10lbs of dangerous weight,” JT wrote by way of Instagram in August. “It wasn’t a straightforward journey however I’m so glad I bought it accomplished bc I really feel 10x happier and more healthy and my diabetes is a lot simpler to handle now with out all the surplus. If I can do it, so are you able to, get these steps in!”
Scroll right down to study extra about Southern Attraction’s latest star:

The place Did Southern Attraction’s JT Develop Up?
JT is a Virginia native, who at present resides in Charleston, South Carolina.
What Does JT Do for a Residing?
The season 9 beginner works in the true property enterprise and based the luxurious Airbnb/VRBO rental house, The Inns, Charleston. He’s additionally a “professional at partying,” in keeping with his Bravo bio.
Does JT Have Any Siblings?
JT has one brother, Matt Thomas, and 4 sisters, Nicole Thomas, and Caroline, Julia and Natalie Rasmus.

How Does JT Match Into the ‘Southern Attraction’ Group?
JT met Craig and Austen shortly after transferring to Charleston. He additionally befriended Shep Rose and the trio have grown shut since JT’s everlasting transfer to the town after the coronavirus pandemic.
In accordance with his Instagram account, JT is tight with a number of Southern Hospitality stars, together with Bradley Carter, Mia Alario, Reagan Hack and Joe Bradley. Southern Hospitality is Leva Bonaparte’s spinoff sequence, which premiered in 2022.

Which ‘Southern Attraction’ Costar Does JT Like?
The season 9 trailer, which dropped in August, teased JT’s infatuation with costar Taylor Ann Inexperienced. Regardless of being Shep’s ex, JT doesn’t seem like shy about how a lot he likes Taylor, 28.
The truth is, Craig advised Us in September that JT’s “obsession” with Taylor is how her rumored hookup with Austen first involves gentle on the present. “As a result of JT [is] telling Shep that he likes Taylor and Shep’s like, ‘Positive, positive, no matter. OK, JT, you’ll be able to Taylor.’ And he’s like, ‘In order that’s why I’m jealous of on a regular basis she’s been spending with Austen,’” Craig recalled to Us concerning the drama, which passed off earlier this 12 months. “And Shep’s like, ‘Properly, what do you imply by that?’”
Austen and Taylor sparked romance hypothesis in March after their respective splits from Olivia Flowers and Shep in 2022. On the season 9 premiere, which aired on September 14, Taylor warned viewers “don’t consider all the pieces you learn on the web,” denying the hookup. Austen, nevertheless, confessed to his mother and father that “one thing occurred” with Taylor regardless of his friendship with Shep.