Leva Bonaparte Leaving Southern Charm: ‘Time for a Life Reset’
Leva Bonaparte is leaving Southern Charm. The restauranteur joined the show in Season 7. Alongside that gig, Leva’s bar Republic is the backdrop for all the drama of Southern Hospitality. And that is clearly where she shines more. But the Bravolebrity shared all her seasons with followers in a recent Instagram post.
The Bravolebrity is a fixture in the Charleston social scene. She and her husband, Lamar Bonaparte, own several very popular bars in the heart of the city. Leva always had her costars’ backs on Southern Charm. She often played mediator and brought a level head to the group. But now, the dynamic of the show will change without her presence.
Why is Leva Bonaparte leaving Southern Charm?
Leva posted her goodbye message to Instagram, alongside a series of cast photos from the Southern Charm finale party.
“Wanted to let you know that although this year was so fun – I’ll be stepping away from Southern Charm this year on great terms! I am in a place now in my life where I want to have time to focus on Boys and my Joys. And need some time for a life reset on what is aligned for me!” Leva explained.
The entrepreneur teased upcoming business ventures. She just opened a new bar called Zachary’s Daiquiris. And it’s clear that Leva wants to focus on Southern Hospitality, which saw a spike in ratings for its third season.
Leva continued, “I don’t have a very salacious personal life to share but I do have a lot going on and frankly I’m working on some pretty cool stuff that I hope to share more of soon! I love my friends on charm wish them the best and I’ll show up when they need me – maybe you’ll see me at party or two through out their new season!”
She told fans that they can find her “on Southern Hospitality in full force.” The reality TV star wants to “focus” her energy on that project.
“Where you will see me is on Southern Hospitality in full force where I can focus my energy on the business and the show that has really found its footing this year thanks to the fans, the bravo bloggers and the GOAT network @nbc @bravotv ! So this isn’t TV goodbye! Just maybe a you’ll see me a little less!” Leva concluded.
