Who is TJ’s former fling Michols Pena who has just joined Southern Hospitality?!

TJ has only gone and bagged himself a beau in time for Southern Hospitality’s return. Everyone and their dog was convinced he fancied his BFF, Joe Bradley, but he’s moved on from that crush.

Michols Pena was by TJ Dinch’s side on Southern Hospitality. The newbie is now on everyone’s minds, and they’ve even continued flirting and hanging out on TJ’s social media. We’re obsessed.

Who is Southern Hospitality’s Michols Pena?

Michols Pena is a newbie on Southern Hospitality. He’s currently single and only 21 years old, yet he’s bossing everyone round at Republic and making a huge mark in the hospitality business.

Although it’s Leva Bonaparte’s club, he says the rules are his. The new assistant VIP general manager has already had approval from co-star TJ Dinch, who said, “Holy s***, this guy is hot.”

He appears to kiss TJ (who is later seen telling Joe Bradley he’s in love with him) in the trailer, and even gets involved in the drama. He tells Molly they “can go tit for tat” at a dinner party.

They’re not together, but they did kiss

Michols and TJ aren’t a couple, but they have hooked up in the past. They attempted to go out once before the cameras started to roll. “I got drunk one night and I kissed him,” TJ told Joe Bradley.

However, Michols got him a car home and he left him in the vehicle. TJ said he was nervous thinking about dating a 21-year-old, but continued to try and get close to Michols throughout the premiere.

After TJ brought Michols coffee one day, things got awkward. “I was starting to develop feelings,” Michols said, noting that “out of nowhere” TJ brought him a drink and made him feel like he was “playing games.”

Maybe TJ will get a BF next year

TJ has joked that he might get a boyfriend next year on New Year’s Day 2025. Perhaps him and Michols will finally realise they are in love and get together in 2026?! We can only hope.

He shared a video of the last 12 months, with many snippets of Michols, such as him going for a wee. He commented with, “The ending,” hinting they’re still the best of friends.