On the October 7 episode of Watch What Happens Live, Salley Carson and Austen Kroll made a surprise Clubhouse appearance. Andy Cohen asked Salley whether she had seen Kyle Cooke since she’d been in town. She enthusiastically answered, “I was with him last night!”

The remark drew audible gasps from the audience, prompting her to quickly clarify, “Not like that! Not like that!” The moment underscored the ongoing speculation around their dynamic while she and Austen were also fielding questions about their own close friendship on Southern Charm.

Kyle Cooke and Salley Carson have had an on-and-off casual connection since early 2026, after Kyle’s separation from his wife and Summer House castmate Amanda Batula.

They first hooked up around the Summer House Season 10 premiere in February. Kyle initially downplayed it as a casual night out with friends, but later confirmed on the reunion that they had made out. Sources described the relationship as new, low-pressure, and non-exclusive, with the two hanging out in New York, Charleston, and the Hamptons, sometimes with mutual friends like Austen Kroll.

Both have publicly said they are single and “doing their own thing,” with Salley noting that they get along well and can be flirty depending on the vibe, while also acknowledging that Kyle has been seen with other women.

Overall, the pair have kept things light and undefined, compatible and fun in the moment, but with no indication of exclusivity or a serious commitment. Their interactions continue to fuel Bravo-related gossip, especially given Kyle’s recent single status and Salley’s own social circle.