Overview
- Austen Kroll appeared on The Viall Files on January 7, where Natalie Joy raised his late sister Kyle’s death and he said he was 7 at the time.
- Joy pressed for specifics, asking if Kroll was present and “what was this cliff,” as he declined to name the town and appeared visibly uncomfortable.
- Clips from the exchange spread across social platforms, drawing broad criticism from listeners and reality-TV peers for the line of questioning.
- Southern Charm castmate Rodrigo Reyes called Joy “a POS,” The Valley’s Janet Caperna condemned the interview, and Kristen Doute signaled support by liking a post.
- Entertainment outlets report no public response from Nick Viall or Natalie Joy, as discussion grows over interview boundaries and revisiting past trauma on a guest’s terms.