D Southern hospitality The cast was fired up during the season 3 premiere — and not everyone was in talking terms.

"He's outrunning you!" TJ Dinch to warn Amy Sharrett During the first few minutes of the Thursday, January 2, premiere, after several of their castmates claimed that her boyfriend, Will Culp, was unreliable. "I bet you saw that bitch," TJ yelled at Will.

Although the episode teased a lot of future drama between Amy and Will, they weren't a couple that was at odds to start the season. In fact, most of the episode took place three months before TJ denounced Will for his alleged infidelity.

It was TJ and ex best friends Joe Bradley Which was the worst relationship during the premiere when Zoe said she couldn't "trust" TJ anymore after TJ's claims Hook up with Joe Luan de Lesseps When she was dating briefly Summer Houseof Daniel Oliveira.

"Meeting Joe Luan is iconic," Maddie Reese Speaking to the camera, Joe maintained that it didn't matter if he actually had sex The Real Housewives of New York City alum

“Luann is such a badass. I mean who wouldn't want him? costar Grace Lilly “Joe has a thing for MILFs,” Amy exclaimed while teasing. He loves them.”

While most of Joe's friends joked about his rumors with Luann, TJ was adamant that he "cheated" on Danielle when he hooked up with Luann in New York City. (our weekly News broke in January that Luann and Joe "All over each other” at a hotel in NYC after filming an episode of See what happens with Andy Cohen.)

The friction causes Joe and TJ to have a major breakup, which according to the premiere is affecting the entire group.

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Maddie Reese and Joe Bradley

"Yes, I'm dating Joe Bradley," Maddie revealed during the premiere, noting that former friends made things official earlier that year. "I think I've always liked Joe."

"It was a huge risk to romanticize it," admits Maddi. "At the same time, I know this guy is in love with me."

This is the last time fans saw Maddi break up with Trevor Stokes After cheating on her in season 2 of the series. Joe, meanwhile, has always had feelings for Maddie. Exclusively speaking our In December 2024 they became official in April of that year.

“I feel safe, secure. That's what I need right now," Maddie said during Thursday's episode of her relationship with Joe. Even after TJ told her that Joe had "cheated" on all of his past girlfriends, Maddie didn't panic.

Joe, for his part, told the camera, "Dreams really do come true" followed by "Maddie Reese has finally agreed to love me again."

Amy Sharrett and Will Culp

During season 2, Another woman's kiss will be denied And Amy stood beside him. The couple has since had to have Will go to law school and live further away from Amy, which they claimed in the premiere made them stronger.

"I'm so glad to have you back," Amy teased, "When are you going to put a baby in me and propose? I'm kidding."

She told the cameras that after facing "doubters" earlier in the summer, she and Will "couldn't do better." Amy explained that after a year of law school, she and Will were "one year closer to getting the ring" and getting married.

Elsewhere in the episode, something Southern hospitality The cast claimed that Will had not been honest with Amy about their romance. "I just feel bad for him. I know we've both heard that Will is running around with a bad mouth behind his back," TJ said. Mia Alariowho confirmed that he had heard similar stories.

“Wills were completely abolished in the Republic. Talking about how much she hates Amy and hates her relationship and she's so annoying," Mia told the camera.

TJ added, "I heard that he was like, 'I don't think he's my person and now that he's cool he's not funny anymore.'" Joe also confirmed that he heard that he would say unkind things as well.

Mia Alario and Troy

Mia no longer works at Republic Garden & Lounge, but she is still friends with the cast. She even Facetimed with TJ from Trinidad and Tobago (where she was training for Miss World) to give an update on her romance with Troy, whom she started seeing in Season 2.

"Troy and I are so deeply in love that it's actually disgusting," she admits. “Being away from him for three months is torture. But I definitely send a lot of pictures of my breasts. He likes it.”

TJ Dinch and Michelle Pena

TJ and newcomer Michols aren't an item, but they did reveal that they tried going out once before the cameras started rolling. "I was drunk one night and I kissed her," TJ told Bradley, noting that after Mikols gave her a ride home, he left her in the car.

Although TJ said he was nervous at the thought of dating a 21-year-old, he continued to try to get close to Mikols throughout the premiere. After TJ brought Mickles coffee one day, things got even more awkward.

"I was starting to develop feelings," Micholes said after "out of nowhere" TJ brought her a drink and made her feel like she was "playing games."

Joe Bradley and TJ Dinch

The one-time besties admitted they "haven't even spoken" for the past four months after TJ accused Joe of lying about his romance with Luann during their Season 2 reunion that aired in February.

“Joe is definitely related to Luann. He was dating Danielle when he had an affair with Luann," TJ alleged, claiming that he "gave Joe the opportunity to tell the truth because everyone already knew."

Joe never confirmed his relationship with Luann, instead claiming that "TJ betrayed my trust" with his accusations and "sabotaged" his relationship with Danielle in the process. (Daniel and Joe Departed in February After coming together in November 2023.)

TJ said he distanced himself from Joe after he received a bunch of mean texts where he was called a "rat". In the final moments of the premiere, Joe tries to talk to TJ, but he refuses to engage.

"I'm not ready (to talk)," TJ admitted. Joe started to walk away, announcing, "I'm done."

Bradley Carter and Maddie Reese

Bradley and Maddie Controversy throughout Season 2 Later they both claimed that the other ruined a past relationship by spreading negative rumours. However, they appear to be buried by the time Season 3 begins filming.

“Mother and I are fine. I won't hold on to the past,” Bradley explained and Maddie agreed. "Brad and I are great," she told the cameras.

Maddie Reese and Amy Sharrett

Maddie and Amy broke up after season 2 Amy was promoted To the Assistant General Manager of DJ. Amy was later fired, which apparently helped ease the tension between the women.

Amy also revealed during the premiere that she had been sober for eight months, which brought her closer to Maddie, who hadn't drunk alcohol in years. "It feels really good to be in a good place with Amy," Maddy shared.

Amy adds that once Maddie starts dating Joe, their friendship improves. "Underneath all the bull- me and Maddie went through last year, there was a genuine friendship," he said.

Maddie and Amy's boyfriend - who feuded last year when she didn't defend Will against cheating allegations - also rekindled their friendship ahead of filming. The foursome played pickleball during Thursday's episode and joked about how far they've all come.

Southern hospitality Airs Thursdays at 9 pm ET on Bravo.