What happened to JD Madison on Southern Charm?

Publish date: 2024-05-04

POPULAR Bravo reality show Southern Charm follows the lives of prominent figures who live in Charleston, South Carolina.

Among the show's stars is JD Madison - however, he hasn't been seen in a few seasons which has prompted concern from fans.

What happened to JD Madison on Southern Charm?

After graduating with a degree from Colorado State University, John David "JD" Madison became a successful real estate developer.

He also founded Gentry Hotel, a luxurious boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Charleston.

Due to his success, he was able to land a spot on Southern Charm - but he ultimately disappeared from the series in 2021.

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His mysterious departure occurred after he revealed that he and his wife had separated.

At this time, it is still unclear what happened to Madison, but many fans speculate that his departure could be for personal reasons that he is just not ready to discuss publicly.

Was JD Madison arrested?

Since debuting on the show, Madison has also faced several legal battles.

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In 2018, he was accused of sexual assault, according to Page Six.

police report obtained by the outlet at the time alleged that Madison “intentionally broke a glass and when [redacted] went to clean it up, he and his friends slipped a drug in [redacted] and [redacted] friends drink.” 

Later on, the alleged victim, who was later identified as Susan Johnson, recalled “waking up in [redacted] guest bedroom with Mr. Madison forcibly raping and sodomizing” them.

However, Madison was never charged in connection with these allegations.

In a shocking turn of events, five months after the allegations were made public, Johnson was then charged with filing a false police report of a felony, according to PEOPLE.

At the time, authorities claimed that she was hoping to make money off of the alleged encounter with Madison, but her lawyer has since called the allegations “unfair” and “unfounded.”

“Susan is going to fight this unfair, unfounded charge. She was severely intoxicated on the night in question and so naturally there are some inconsistencies in her recollection. Such inconsistencies do not make her a liar, and they certainly do not make her a criminal,” her attorney told PEOPLE in 2019.

After Johnson was booked, she was released on her own recognizance, PEOPLE notes.

Madison also faced legal problems in December 2018 when he was arrested for allegedly writing a bad check, according to TMZ.

During the bond hearing, he told the judge that he wasn't aware of the warrant, or he would have taken care of it before, according to WIS News 10.

At this time, he has not publicly addressed these allegations. 

What is JD Madison's net worth?

Due to Madison's successful career, he has been able to amass an extensive net worth.

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While an exact number is unclear, it is reportedly anywhere between $25million and $30million.

This estimate comes from his success as a developer as well as the success of Gentry Hotel and Gentry Bourbon.

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