Landon Clements is a name that still gets mentioned when fans think back to the good old days of Southern Charm. She left the show back in 2017 unexpectedly, and fans have been curious about the reasons behind her decision ever since.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Landon opened up about her departure, revealing that she left to pursue her career in residential real estate and to move back to California. For those who don’t know, she’s originally from Georgia and has always been passionate about real estate. According to her, she had renewed her real estate license and joined the CLIMB Real Estate team. “While I won’t be returning to Southern Charm, I’m excited for this next chapter in my life,” Clements said, reflecting on the move.
She emphasized that she simply wanted to follow her passion. If she was going to take her career to the next level, she felt it was important to surround herself with professionals who could help guide and train her. As for whether drama played a role in her decision to leave Southern Charm, Landon admitted that her relationship with estranged friend Kathryn Dennis had an impact. “No doubt about it. I certainly did,” she said, acknowledging the tension.
While her exit wasn’t solely about Dennis, Clements explained that Dennis had a way of manipulating situations for her own benefit. She also noted that the negativity Dennis brought into the group wasn’t something she could tolerate. “It was too much negativity,” Clements said, implying that it was difficult to maintain a positive atmosphere around someone with that mindset.
Since her departure, Landon has kept her fans updated through social media. On December 31, 2024, she shared a video on Instagram, where she took her followers through a recap of her year, sharing personal highlights and a few glimpses of her experiences in 2024.