Heavy/Bravo/NBC Universal "Southern Charm" star Chelsea Meissner, 37, is pregnant with her first baby.
“Southern Charm” star Chelsea Meissner is going to be a mother. The Bravo alum, 37, confirmed she was pregnant with her first child via Instagram on April 26. She posted a video that showed several ultrasound photos. She and her partner are expecting their baby to arrive at the end of the summer.
“The circle of life is a powerful thing,” Meissner began her Instagram post.
When Tyson passed, I knew I could never love another soul nearly as much unless I had a child of my own,” she said, referring to her dog, who died in August 2022. “Now here we are with one on the way.”
“You just never know what God has in store for you,” Meissner continued. “I’m so fortunate to have strong women in my life who have paved the road for me to motherhood and lucky to have one hell of a man! Here’s to a thick girl summer.”
Meissner did not name the baby’s father. During her stint on “Southern Charm,” she dated her co-star, Austen Kroll, for a few months. She then moved on to a sailor, Volvo Ocean racer Nick Dana in 2018, per People.
The reality TV star joined “Southern Charm” during season 3 in 2016 and then left after season 6 in 2019. Before her gig on Bravo, Meissner appeared on season 24 of “Survivor” in 2012. She took third place.
According to People, Meissner now works as a hairstylist in Charleston, South Carolina.
Current “Southern Charm” star Naomie Olindo doesn’t think Meissner will return to the Bravo series.
“Chelsea’s doing so many other things, I just don’t think it’s in the cards,” she told People.
“Southern Charm” is slated to return to Bravo for Season 9, but without longtime cast member Kathryn Dennis, who has been apart of the series since its inception.
“What a wild ride it’s been! Can you believe I was 21 when I first started filming Southern Charm, back in its first season? That was in 2013, and in the decade that followed, it’s safe to say my life changed in ways I could never imagine,” she said in a statement, per Deadline.
Meissner Received Support From Her Friends and Fans
Meissner’s friends and fans rallied behind her after she announced her pregnancy on social media.
Cameran Eubanks — who was cast on “Southern Charm” in 2013 and left in 2020 — congratulated her former co-star. “I LOVE HER ALREADY!! P can’t wait for her Podna to arrive!!” she said.
Current “Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy also sent her well-wishes. “Congratulations❤️ you’re going to be a wonderful mom!” she wrote.
“Couldn’t be more excited for you my Chels,” Olindo posted in a comment.
Fans on Reddit were excited for Meissner to join motherhood.
“I’m happy for her!” the original poster said.
“Aw she’ll be such a wonderful mom! So happy for her,” one person wrote.
“Congrats to ChelTSea,” a third joked, referring to the pronunciation of Meissner’s first name.
Meissner Publicly Grieved Over the Loss of Her Dog
About six months before announcing her pregnancy, Meissner’s heart was broken over the loss of her 12-year-old dog, Tyson. She had the pup since he was a baby, and he was regularly featured in pictures on her Instagram account.
“I have never experienced pain quite like this,” she wrote. “Tyson, you were my ENTIRE world.”
“I know this isn’t goodbye so please wait for me, but until then, go rest high on that mountain,” she continued. “I will love and miss you for the rest of my life but I am forever grateful for the 12 years of your unconditional love.”