Michael Kelcourse. Known to “Southern Charm” fans, Kelcourse was a regular on the Bravo show until his retirement due to a spinal cord stroke in 2021.
On December 14, Altschul shared on Instagram that she had finally visited Kelcourse at the assisted living care facility in Sarasota, Florida. She posted a photo of the two, mentioning the challenges posed by Covid and her own back fracture, making this the first time she could spend time with him.
“Southern Charm” star Austen Kroll commented on the post, mentioning a positive message he received from Kelcourse the previous week. Altschul shared another update on December 17, posting a video of Kelcourse demonstrating his ability to drive around in a wheelchair. She mentioned his skill acquired at the Shepard Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and encouraged sending Christmas greetings to @michaelkelcourse.
At BravoCon 2022, Altschul updated fans on Kelcourse’s health, revealing he suffered a spinal cord stroke in 2021, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. She highlighted his rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center and his current assisted living situation in Sarasota, Florida. Despite the challenges, Kelcourse maintains a positive attitude and is an avid fan of “Southern Charm.” Altschul urged viewers to send messages to him on Instagram.
During season 9 of “Southern Charm,” viewers saw Kelcourse in a video call with Altschul. They stay in constant contact, and Altschul considers him a family member. In season 8, she shared news of his stroke, mentioning his 18 years with her family. The impact of his absence was evident when Altschul showed rare emotion after a video call with Kelcourse.
Caroline Warnock, a Heavy writer covering Bravo, Real Housewives, and reality TV, contributed to this article, bringing her expertise in breaking news, politics, crime, and global events. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, Caroline is from Canada.
