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Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Criticized Over Austen Kroll Interview on Sister’s Death

Co-stars joined by fans condemn the line of questioning as insensitive.

Overview

  • On a Jan. 7 episode of The Viall Files, Natalie Joy asked Austen Kroll about his older sister Kyle, who died at 9, including how old he was and whether he witnessed the fall.
  • Kroll said he was 7 and present when it happened, appeared uncomfortable, declined to name the town, and noted the place was later wiped out by a hurricane.
  • An Instagram recap and circulating clips fueled pushback, with Southern Charm castmate Rodrigo Reyes calling Joy “a POS” in a comment.
  • Other Bravo figures and viewers criticized the exchange, while some fans praised Kroll for handling the moment with composure.
  • As of Jan. 8 reporting, Nick Viall and Natalie Joy had not publicly responded, and Kroll’s representative declined to comment.