Ryan Albert
| Ryan Albert | |
| Birthplace | Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television personality, socialite |
| Known for | Cast member on Southern Charm (Season 10) |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Eddie Irions |
Ryan Albert is an American television personality and socialite based in Charleston, South Carolina, who came to public attention as a cast member on the Bravo reality television series Southern Charm during its tenth season, which aired in 2024. Described by the network as "a prominent figure in Charleston's elite social scene," Albert joined the show alongside his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions, as one of the closest friends of longtime cast member Patricia Altschul.[1] His addition to the series marked a notable moment for LGBTQ+ representation on the long-running program, as Albert was openly gay and appeared on the show with his husband.[2] Albert's tenure on Southern Charm lasted one season; it was confirmed in 2025 that he would not return for the show's eleventh season.[3]
Career
Pre-Television Career
Prior to his appearance on reality television, Ryan Albert was an established figure within Charleston's social circles. He was known as one of the nearest and dearest friends of Patricia Altschul, a prominent Charleston socialite and longtime Southern Charm cast member.[4] Albert's professional background and personal brand were discussed in a 2025 feature profile in CanvasRebel Magazine, in which the publication introduced him to a wider audience beyond the Bravo viewership.[5]
Southern Charm (Season 10)
Southern Charm is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on March 3, 2014.[6] The series chronicles the personal and professional lives of several socialites residing in Charleston, South Carolina, with a focus on Southern culture and the political history of the area.[7] Over the course of its run, the show spawned several spin-offs and underwent numerous cast changes.[8]
Albert was announced as a new cast member ahead of Season 10 in October 2024. Bravo introduced him to audiences through promotional materials that highlighted both his social standing in Charleston and his relationship with his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions.[4] According to Bravo's official profile, "Ryan is a prominent figure in Charleston's elite social scene. Along with his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions, he is among Patricia's closest friends."[1]
His casting was covered by multiple entertainment outlets. Instinct Magazine, an LGBTQ+-focused publication, featured Albert in December 2024 under the headline "Meet Southern Charm's Proud and Out Star Ryan Albert," noting that Season 10 "welcomed Patricia Altschul's close friend out and proud Ryan Albert to the show."[2] The article highlighted the significance of his openly gay identity on a show that had historically centered on heterosexual relationships and traditional Southern social dynamics. Albert appeared alongside his husband on the program, providing viewers with a depiction of a same-sex couple within Charleston's elite social world.[2]
Throughout Season 10, Albert's storylines on the show involved his integration into the existing cast dynamic and his connections within Charleston society, particularly through his close friendship with Altschul, who had been a fixture of the series since its early seasons.[4]
Departure from Southern Charm
In October 2025, Just Jared reported that Albert would not return as a main cast member for Season 11 of Southern Charm. The publication confirmed that Albert was among four cast members departing the show ahead of the new season.[3] A subsequent report by Just Jared in November 2025 provided further details on the Season 11 cast updates, confirming that ten stars were set to return, two new people would join the cast, and four stars — including Albert — would exit.[9]
The November 2025 reporting also noted that Leva Bonaparte, who had been a guest in the first six seasons and a main cast member from seasons seven through ten, was among those departing or rumored to be departing alongside Albert.[9] Albert's single-season tenure on the show placed him among a number of cast members who appeared for relatively brief stints over the series' long run, which has experienced ongoing cast turnover since its 2014 premiere.[3]
Personal Life
Ryan Albert resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions. The couple is part of the city's social elite and is known within Charleston circles for their close personal friendship with Patricia Altschul.[1][4] According to Bravo's official cast biography, Albert and Irions are "among Patricia's closest friends."[1]
Albert is openly gay, a fact that was prominently featured in coverage of his casting on Southern Charm. Instinct Magazine described him as "proud and out" in its December 2024 profile.[2] His appearance on the show with his husband represented one of the more visible portrayals of a same-sex couple in the Southern Charm franchise's history.[2]
Recognition
Albert's casting on Southern Charm Season 10 generated coverage across entertainment and lifestyle media. He was profiled by Bravo's official website, which published a detailed introduction to his life, career, and relationship ahead of the season premiere in October 2024.[4] Instinct Magazine featured him in December 2024 as a notable openly LGBTQ+ addition to the Bravo reality television landscape.[2]
In September 2025, CanvasRebel Magazine published a feature interview with Albert as part of its "Meet" series, which profiles individuals across various creative and professional fields. The publication stated, "we've got the honor of introducing you to Ryan Albert," suggesting his profile had expanded beyond the Southern Charm audience.[5]
His departure from the show in 2025 was also covered by major entertainment news outlets including Just Jared, which included him in its detailed reporting on Season 11 cast changes.[3][9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Ryan Albert | Southern Charm". 'Bravo}'. October 30, 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Meet Southern Charm's Proud and Out Star Ryan Albert". 'Instinct Magazine}'. December 8, 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "'Southern Charm' Season 11 Cast Revealed: 4 Stars Exit, 10 Stars Confirmed to Return & 2 New Cast Members Join". 'Just Jared}'. October 5, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Meet New Southern Charm-er Ryan Albert, One of Patricia Altschul's Nearest and Dearest".Bravo.October 28, 2024.https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/ryan-albert-southern-charm-season-10-life-career-relationship-details.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Meet Ryan Albert". 'CanvasRebel Magazine}'. September 8, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Southern Charm". 'Bravo}'. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Bravo's Charleston reality series 'Southern Charm' set for March 3".WIS-TV.http://www.wistv.com/story/24457313/bravos-charleston-reality-series-southern-charm-set-for-march-3.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ Variety.2017.https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bethenny-frankel-fredrik-eklund-bravo-show-souther-charm-spinoff-shep-rose-1202400411/.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "'Southern Charm' Season 11 Cast Updates: 10 Stars Confirmed to Return, 2 New People Join & 4 Stars Exit". 'Just Jared}'. November 19, 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-19.