Allie Eklund says lunch with Austen Kroll was a business discussion, not romance

Allie Eklund told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” that she and “Southern Charm” regular Austen Kroll met for lunch in Austin, Texas, to review a business proposal Kroll brought to her. The 29-year-old described the discussion as strictly professional and denied any romantic link, recalling that the two originally crossed paths at BravoCon in November 2025. While she declined to reveal specifics, Eklund suggested the idea might relate to keeping her on Bravo, perhaps via a cameo on Kroll’s show.

She said she is “always open to a business opportunity” but has not yet made a decision. The pair’s meeting follows Eklund’s split from Steven McBee Jr. in April after he accused her of infidelity, an allegation she rejected. “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys” continues to air on Bravo.