Two Ts In A Pod – The Twot Seat: SALLEY CARSON (Southern Charm)

Date: December 29, 2025
Hosts: Teddi Mellencamp & Tamra Judge
Guest: Salley Carson (Southern Charm)

Episode Overview

In this episode of “The Twot Seat,” Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge welcome Salley Carson from Southern Charm. The conversation dives deep into Salley’s reality TV journey, her career in spinal robotics, navigating drama on and off camera—especially regarding Craig and Vanita—and how she maintains her career amidst the pressures and opportunities of Bravo fame. The tone is candid, supportive, and marked by signature Housewives sass.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Salley Carson’s Background and Unusual Career

• Salley’s Move to Charleston: Raised in South Carolina, she relocated to Charleston for a job in spinal robotics (04:11–04:26).
• Medical Robotics Role:
  • Training & Day-to-Day: Salley trained for years and now operates a robot during spinal surgeries, assisting surgeons by directing the robot’s trajectory (24:16–24:47).
  • Clarifying Her Role: “Everyone thinks I’m claiming to be a doctor. I’m not a doctor.” (24:16, Salley)
  • She primarily works at the Children’s Hospital and coordinates between medical professionals (25:17–25:55).
  • Work–Filming Balance: Her medical job takes precedence; Bravo production respects this, even if she has to leave in the middle of filming (23:53–24:14).

2. Navigating Social Media & Public Perception

• Struggles With Online Criticism: Salley acknowledges online negativity but tries to avoid looking at it:
  • “It’s been a little brutal out there for me recently, but…trying to stay off of it, ignore it.” (05:09–05:19, Salley)
  • Teddi and Tamra reassure her: “I don’t know why anybody would have a problem with you.” (05:26, Teddi)
  • Dolores’ advice: “Just be yourself. You can never go wrong with being yourself.” (05:59, Dolores)
  • On the internet effect: Only about 3% of viewers are responsible for nasty comments. “Don’t let those 3 percenters upset you.” (35:18–35:28, Teddi)

3. The Craig/Vanita Love Triangle & ‘Girl’s Girl’ Drama

• Salley’s Take: Frustrated that edits make her appear single-mindedly interested in Craig.
  • “They’re showing me flirt with Craig, but they’re not showing me flirt with, like, Corey, and everyone else... I’m single. Good.” (07:32–07:54, Salley)
• Relationship with Vanita:
  • Salley and Vanita have a close friendship, but show edits make it seem tense.
    • “Vanita comes to me with all of her secrets, and we’re so close… last year she was with JT and I hated him… and she still wanted to be with him. So I was like, you know what?” (08:05–08:52, Salley)
    • Important moment: “He [JT] tried to blackmail me in front of everyone… production kind of shut it down.” (09:11–09:21, Salley)
  • Dolores notes this puts the Craig drama in a different light (09:55–10:31).
  • Teddi: “You have a strong argument for the reunion.” (10:36–10:41, Teddi)
• Craig and Vanita:
  • The animosity between Vanita and Craig isn’t as serious as the show portrays. “Craig said he didn’t want to be associated with her anymore… That’s mild in Bravo world.” (16:24–16:32, Salley/Teddi)
  • Salley hints her feelings about Craig will “change very drastically” as the season progresses (37:46–37:54, Salley).

4. Friendships — New and Old, On Screen and Off

• About her friend Charlie:
  • Salley feels a bit “stabbed in the back” by Charlie after introducing her to the friend group (38:07–38:42, Salley).
  • Dolores offers perspective: “There’s some people that you trust a hundred thousand percent, and some people you trust in different ways.” (39:20–39:29, Dolores)
  • The hosts reinforce the importance of resilience and not over-investing in new friends.

5. Personal Life, Dating & Lessons Learned

• Single Life & Dating Tales:
  • “All the guys I choose… no job, no car.” (21:03, Salley, self-mocking the choices)
  • Reveals she was engaged to a neurosurgeon who cheated (21:39–22:31, Salley), found out via Instagram DMs.
  • Hosts react with humor and support; Dolores: “They could be so smart and they’re so dumb. Number one, they’re never smarter than the girls.” (23:00–23:17, Dolores)
• Career Commitment:
  • Salley says her job comes first, even with Bravo exposure; she's not planning to quit (26:58–27:24).
  • She even got a tattoo of a robot for her favorite surgeon (27:24–27:37, Salley).

6. Bravo and Reality TV — Past, Present, and Future

• The Bachelor Backstory:
  • Salley initially left The Bachelor to reunite with her ex; says reality TV opportunities “fell into my lap” (32:11–32:37).
  • She faces criticism for doing “too many” reality shows but dismisses it as jealousy, echoed by the hosts (32:38–33:10).
• Would She Do More Reality TV?
  • Open to other Bravo shows like The Traitors if her job would allow (31:13–31:54).
• Bravo Fandom and Recommendations:
  • Salley admits she hasn’t watched Housewives, only Summer House and McBee Dynasty (36:21–36:26, Salley).
  • Hosts recommend starting with later seasons of Jersey or Salt Lake City for best experience (36:35–37:13).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On reality edits:
  • “You’re only seeing bits and pieces… I’m not just going after Craig. I’m flirting with everybody. I’m single!” — Salley, (07:32–07:54)
• On supporting friends:
  • “If you like him, I’m your girl. I’ll try to like him for you and I will support this relationship.” — Salley, (10:41)
• On social media hate:
  • “Only 3% of our viewers are making those [negative] comments.” — Teddi, (35:18–35:26)
• On Bravo fame:
  • “Don’t listen to that… any one of them would take that job. The reason they’re saying that is because they’re jealous.” — Teddi, (32:38–32:48)
• About her ex-fiancé’s cheating:
  • “The girl DM’d me on Instagram… I had a gut feeling.” — Salley, (22:02–22:13)
• Encouragement from the hosts:
  • “Don’t let those people upset you. You’re so established, your career, you’re on Bravo, you have everything that everybody wants. Just keep pissing people off. I love it.” — Teddi, (39:37–40:00)
• On balancing Bravo and professional life:
  • “My job comes first and they know that. Once the hospital calls me, I’m locked.” — Salley, (23:53–24:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Salley’s background & intro: 04:11–05:09
• Social media pressures & reality TV edits: 05:09–07:54
• Craig/Vanita drama & “girl’s girl” discussion: 07:54–10:49
• Behind-the-scenes on JT & last season: 08:52–09:55
• Discussion on missing cast members: 09:55–10:49
• Salley’s job and how she fits filming in: 23:53–25:57
• Personal life post-engagement, cheating story: 21:39–23:31
• Advice on friendships: 38:03–39:29
• Questions about watching Housewives / Bravo recommendations: 36:35–37:13
• Previewing the rest of the season: 37:46–37:54

Final Takeaways

• Salley is juggling an impressive career and a Bravo reality TV presence, and is determined not to let either define her single-handedly.
• She maintains strong self-awareness and resilience, recognizing the realities of reality editing, social media, and the pitfalls of Bravo fame.
• The hosts encourage her to retain perspective, value her real-world career, and brush off the small but loud chorus of critics.
• Fans can look forward to a shift in her views on Craig as the season unfolds, and there may be continued friction in her friendships with Charlie and Vanita.

Hosts' Final Words:
Tamra & Teddi repeatedly remind Salley—and listeners—that only a tiny fraction of viewers are truly negative, encourage leaning on real friends, and give practical advice for navigating reality TV world with humor and perspective.

For those unfamiliar with Salley Carson or the current Southern Charm season, this episode offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to navigate both reality TV and a high-stakes medical career.