Thomas Ravenel Not Fired From ‘Southern Charm’ Despite Sexual Assault Allegations

Thomas Ravenel is still a member of the Southern Charm cast, despite the sexual allegations against the Bravo star. According to an insider, Bravo is waiting until the investigation against Thomas is completed before making a final decision about his place on the show.

“No decision has been made yet and the investigation is still ongoing,” a source close to the network told People.

Last month, allegations against Thomas first arose when Ashley Perkins’ blog post went viral. In the post, Ashley claimed Thomas sexually assaulted her mother Debbie Holloway Perkins during a date in December 2015.

Ashley claimed Thomas paid her mother a $200,000 settlement, which included a nondisclosure agreement, but Ashley did not have to sign the NDA and decided to come forward. “When something like this happens, it doesn’t just affect the victim but everyone around them. That’s why I came forward when I found out that I didn’t have to keep my mouth shut,” Ashley told People.

Following Ashley’s allegations, Thomas’ nanny Dawn Ledwell also claimed she’d been assaulted by the former South Carolina treasurer. She filed a report with the Charleston Police Department, and Thomas is now being investigated for forcible rape in the first degree, a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.

As Thomas’ future on the show remains unclear, his ex and baby mama Kathryn Dennis may use the allegations against Thomas in court to seek full custody of their two children, daughter Kensie, 4, and son Saint, 2. “Kathryn is considering bringing up all of the sexual assault stories about Thomas that are in the news now. She might do that if she thinks it will help get her more time and money,” an insider told RadarOnline.com.