Patricia Altschul will always tell it how it is. And when we caught up with the Southern Charm star during her recent visit to New York City, that was certainly the case. Just a few episodes into the season, it’s clear that her hairstylist and pal Madison LeCroy and Austen Kroll’s relationship is the drama storm that will sweep through the cast all season long, raining down rumors and arguments and general moments of cringing for anyone around them. So we got Altschul’s take on the relationship, as well as her tips on how to spot a social climber, why she’s not worried about wine (or spray tan) stains on her couch, and who she declares is “the biggest snob of everybody” on the show.

Decider: We know Madison is a great friend of yours. What do you think about Austen? Do you like them together?

Patricia Altschul: I think what he tweeted [after her appearance on WWHL] was completely unacceptable. And if I were Madison I would give the relationship second thoughts. We talked, she was upset. She was shocked by his tweet.

She’s lovely. But the interesting thing about Madison is, as lovely and kind and sweet as she is, if you cross her she’s a tigress. That’s what I like about her, she does not put up with any stuff from these guys.

A lot of people have given Andy presents for the baby, but he seemed to really love the bib and blanket you brought him.

It’s from my company, Patricia’s Couture, and we do pet faces on various products. So we decided to extend it to baby things as well. It’s a perfect combination for him, baby gift with Wacha on it. I wasn’t surprised that he liked it that much. He seemed to really appreciate it.

A lot of people reference the flamingo party from a few seasons ago. Is there a party theme that you want to do that you haven’t done yet?

Yes, but I’m not going to divulge it. Let’s see if we get another season. But the flamingo, you know it was the centerpiece at the Met Ball. And I’m doing a documentary with John Waters on the pink flamingo as a cultural icon. So what kind of pairing is that?

That is quite the pairing.

So the pink flamingo was iconic. I’m gonna do a caftan with pink flamingos on it.

Viewers love seeing your butler Michael on the show, but what is Michael’s biggest diva behavior?

Oh my gosh, Michael is the biggest snob of everybody. If things aren’t done properly he will tell you and make a snide comment. He does it in a very respectful way but he has a very acerbic sense of humor and you see a little bit of it. He gets more and more comfortable. Pretty soon it’s gonna be the Michael show.

In the first episode of the season, we see that Naomie spills a little bit of wine on the couch. Do things like that bother you?

No. I have a housekeeper who can take every stain out of everything. We just took spray tan off of the sofa from Kathryn, and now the wine. There’s always some disaster we’re mopping up. I don’t get upset about those things, they’re just things.

In your opinion, what is the quickest way to spot a social climber?

It’s funny because I don’t think of any of the kids that are on the show as social climbers. With the exception of Ashley, of course. A certain obsequiousness, that’s kind of the first tip-off. Contributing their time to your social event, making sure they’re invited, what can they do to facilitate it. They’re a little too eager and too earnest about social events. Most of the kids on the show could care less. They all hang out, they all like each other for the most part. But it’s casual. So when I give a dinner party, it’s a different story.

When Whitney was growing up, was there a time he misbehaved that you’ll never forget?

He didn’t like that I talked on the phone, so one time I was on the phone too long and he pulled down his little training diapers and peed in the refrigerator. He got my attention.

Southern Charm airs Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo.

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