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Allie Eklund & Austen Kroll: Cozy Meal Sparks Dating Rumors
31 Jul
Summary
- Eklund was seen having lunch with Kroll in Austin, Texas.
- The pair met at BravoCon in 2025 and were reportedly catching up.
- This outing follows Eklund's public split from Steven McBee Jr.

Bravo personalities Allie Eklund and Austen Kroll were recently seen together, sparking speculation about a potential romance. The "McBee Dynasty" star and the "Southern Charm" bachelor shared a meal at Perla's in Austin, Texas, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses reported that the two appeared relaxed and engaged in conversation for over an hour.
A source close to the situation indicated that the meeting was not a date but rather a casual catch-up. Kroll was reportedly in town, and the pair, who first met at BravoCon in 2025, decided to connect over lunch. This public sighting comes after Eklund's recent and dramatic separation from Steven McBee Jr.
The fallout from Eklund's split with McBee Jr. was public, involving accusations of infidelity and the exchange of harsh messages. McBee Jr. has since apologized for his conduct during the breakup. Kroll, on the other hand, is well-known to viewers for his romantic entanglements featured prominently on "Southern Charm."