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During Thursday's Southern Charm season 9 reunion, Taylor Ann Green took it upon herself to bring the former fling to light. The revelation occurred as Taylor and Austen Kroll were once again in the hot seat for the secret kiss and subsequent cover-up that dominated conversation this season. After getting read the riot act by Olivia, Taylor commented cryptically, "I'm just saying, Olivia, forgive as you would want to be forgiven." A perplexed host Andy Cohen asked, "Forgive as you would want to be forgiven?" After a confused pause, Olivia said, "Go ahead and say it. I already see what you're trying to do. You've been hanging this over my head, I want to see it. Say it." After some pressing, Taylor, 29, said that she believed Olivia had also betrayed "a friend and a confidante" in former Southern Charm star Kathryn Dennis by hooking up with Kathryn's ex Thomas. Thursday night's episode wasn't technically the first time viewers had heard whispers about a hookup between Olivia, 31, and Thomas, 61. During last year's reunion, Madison LeCroy alluded to funny business between the two -- and Taylor had been the one to defend her then-friend at the time. Olivia explained at this year's reunion that she had approached Taylor after the insinuation by Madison, 33, to thank her for the support -- but also to confess the indiscretion. Olivia explained at this week's reunion: "I was fresh out of college, 20 years old. Dumb, drunken night, one time had a hookup with T-Rav. And I wanted to take it to my grave -- like, who wouldn't?" Taylor's ex Shep Rose chuckled to himself, and Craig Conover grimaced. Of Taylor, Olivia continued, "She's the only person on Earth I told about that, and here you are now sitting there, trying to use it against me." "On Earth?" asked Taylor. Andy, 55, still didn't understand why Taylor was comparing her and Olivia's situations. To that, Olivia said, "I didn't know Kathryn then. I met Kathryn after it happened." Olivia just answered, "Because [Taylor's] just been sitting there champing at the bit to use it against me. Not only have you proven yourself to be a s--- friend, you're a s--- human too." As the women's castmates processed this twist, Andy dismissed them for a break before filming for part 2, airing next Thursday. The revelation aired nearly a year after Thomas showed his support for Flowers after the death of her brother Conner last February. After the 32-year-old's death became public, Ravenel paid tribute on Instagram, writing, "RIP Conner Flowers 2/9/1990-1/30/2023 Words can't rightfully describe how rare and remarkable you were. You will be terribly missed by those to whom you were so kind and selfless. My sincerest sympathies to your broken-hearted family." Ravenel was a cast member on Southern Charm for five seasons, starting with its debut in 2014, and he appeared as a guest in season 7. The former South Carolina state treasurer came into the show with quite a reputation, having served time in federal prison on drug charges that ended his time in office. He continued to provide gossip fodder by impregnating Kathryn during season 1. The volatile on-and-off couple welcomed daughter Kensington "Kensie" Calhoun in March 2014 and son St. Julien Rembert in November 2015. In April 2018, around the time season 5 began airing, Ravenel was accused of sexual assault, an allegation that quietly went away after a reported settlement. A month later, a second accuser -- the children's nanny -- came forward and also claimed Ravenel had sexually assaulted her. He was arrested and charged. In September, he entered a guilty plea to third-degree assault and battery in connection to the second allegation, ultimately paying a $500 fine but serving no jail time. In October 2020, it was confirmed that Ravenel would not return to Southern Charm. Never miss a story -- sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Part 2 of the Southern Charm season 9 reunion airs Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with an uncensored version dropping the next day on Peacock.

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These Are the 15 Best Laptop Backpacks for Travel

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