Jarrett “JT” Thomas has embarked on a “new journey in life” by moving to Bali, Indonesia, from Charleston, South Carolina. The Southern Charm alum worked in real estate in South Carolina, owning several properties known as “The Inns” and an event space, “The Inns Clubhouse” in the Holy City. But now, he has moved across the world and is trying something new in life.
JT took to Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 2, where he posted a video of himself, talking about his big life change from a swimming pool in Bali. “So today’s the first day of my new journey in life,” he explained in the video. “I have pulled the ripcord and I am living in Bali. Just retired. Retired, living in Bali, after living my whole life in the US.”
He revealed that he left his community, friends, and family to start over. “I think I’ve just been thinking about doing this and probably many of you have, so I said, ‘Enough is enough,'” he noted.
He continued, admitting that he sold “everything,” including his business, real estate assets, car, and watch, in order to start “anew.” Or, “until things become normal again, if that ever happens,” he stated.
JT also changed his Instagram bio to reflect this new life change. “Retired living in Bali, sharing truth(s) in hope of helping others,” it reads.
Jarrett “JT” Thomas reveals what’s next for him after moving to Bali
JT admitted that he has already paid rent for the month of November in Bali, and will not be returning to the United States for Thanksgiving. Therefore, he plans on establishing a community and making friends in Bali, as he currently knows no one.
“If I don’t make friends or build a community, sooner or later, I’m gonna lose it, and I’m gonna fly back to the chaos,” he said. “But I don’t want to do that. So, I think what I’ll do today: I’ll go to the gym nearby and do a workout class. I’ll sit by the pool. Have some lunch at the gym; my gym has a pool. Start having some conversations with people. And then this afternoon, at sunset, I’m going to surf and try to keep working on that skill because surfing’s a good way to hang out. Afterwards, have a beer, watch the sunset…and that’s day one. As I begin my new life.”
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He concluded the video by stating that he would be making a video every day documenting this new journey of starting over. “Hopefully it goes well, we’ll see,” he added. “I’m excited about it.”
JT Thomas reveals why he “quit” Southern Charm Season 10
Prior to the Southern Charm Season 10 reunion, JT announced that he had left Southern Charm. Reunion host, Andy Cohen, addressed this during Part 1 of the reunion, which aired in March, asking JT why he had “quit,” as he put it.
“Yeah, my inner bitch had a moment,” he explained. “I was able to successfully, today, tell it to…quiet down, I’m sorry.”
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During the reunion, JT also addressed his romance drama with Venita Aspen, and found himself in the hot seat after he had meddled in Madison LeCroy and Brett Randle’s relationship. JT concluded Part 2 of the Southern Charm Season 10 reunion by admitting that he would like to be friends with Venita.
“I think step one is just being here today and, like, seeing you in person,” he admitted. “And we just take it one day at a time.”
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