JD from Southern Charm, whose full name is John David “J.D.” Madison, essentially disappeared from the show and public life after a series of personal, legal, and financial problems, and his current whereabouts are not publicly known as of 2025.
On the show and marriage
J.D. was a recurring personality on Southern Charm in the earlier seasons, known as a Charleston businessman and close friend of Thomas Ravenel, often filming with the male cast and hosting events. On the show it was revealed that he and his wife Elizabeth had separated amid rumors of infidelity and stress on their marriage, and multiple outlets report they remain separated but have not formally divorced.
Legal and assault allegations
In 2017 a woman named Susan Johnson accused J.D. of drugging and sexually assaulting her, which generated significant media attention and damaged his reputation. She was later charged with filing a false police report and authorities did not file criminal charges against J.D., but the allegation and case fallout continued to follow him publicly.
Financial and business troubles
J.D.’s Charleston restaurant Gentry Bar & Grill was evicted and shut down after he failed to pay a substantial amount of rent that had built up, and he later faced lawsuits tied to these debts. He was also arrested in 2018 in a check‑fraud case involving a check in the low hundreds of dollars, adding to reports of broader financial difficulties after the show.
Life after Southern Charm
After season 5, J.D. stopped appearing on Southern Charm and has not returned in later seasons, including the most recent ones. He deleted or abandoned most of his social media, has given no new interviews, and entertainment reports in 2025 describe his whereabouts and current work as unknown, aside from the fact that his Gentry whiskey brand can still be bought online.
