Following a recent thyroid cancer diagnosis, Brett Randle, husband of Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy, faces another health challenge with the discovery of a kidney tumor. The news, revealed on the January 9th episode of Southern Charm, comes just weeks after Brett’s thyroid cancer diagnosis in late 2023. Madison, visibly shaken, confided in her mother, Tara, via FaceTime, expressing her fear and uncertainty. “Brett told me some news,” she shared. “He did some blood work and it didn’t come back normal. They found a tumor on his kidney. We don’t know what it is, but still.”
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Madison admitted to feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support Brett, saying, “If I lose him, I would die. I just… I don’t know. I don’t know what to do.” This recent health scare follows the loss of Madison’s father, Ted, to cancer in late 2023, making this period particularly difficult. She described the past year as the “worst year of my life, for sure,” adding, “My dad was diagnosed with cancer too, but he didn’t last. This is life, I guess. I just f—ing hate it.”
Tara offered comfort and advice, urging Madison to “comfort him and love him and just keep telling him that you’re right here by his side.” She reassured Madison that doctors would address the issue, saying, “Whatever it is, they’re going to get it, clean it up and life goes on.” Madison, trying to find humor amidst the stress, quipped about needing a stronger drink than lemonade.
In a previous episode aired on January 2nd, Madison and Brett were seen golfing with her son, Hudson. Madison inquired about Brett’s discomfort when swallowing, a lingering effect from his thyroid treatment. Brett explained, “It doesn’t necessarily hurt, I just have to think about it to swallow. They have to adjust the medication.” He then revealed the kidney tumor discovery, explaining that doctors “did a scan of a spot on my kidney…they had to biopsy that and see what it is.”
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While doctors remained uncertain about the nature of the tumor, Madison expressed her anxiety, stating, “If I hear the word ‘cancer’ one more time, I’m going to lose my mind. I just kind of thought we were in the clear.” Brett attempted to reassure her, saying, “They said that, you know, good chance it could be nothing. But my last few blood tests were off, so that’s why they were concerned about it.”
He also admitted to initially withholding the information to avoid worrying Madison. Brett attributed his reluctance to share his concerns to his upbringing as one of eight children, where he learned to keep things to himself. Madison emphasized the importance of open communication, urging him to share everything with her going forward. “I need you to be able to tell me this,” she said. They sealed their commitment to transparency with a pinky promise. Madison, known for her humor, even joked about the situation, asking Brett if he had a “sister wife or something that I need to know about,” and suggesting they might need therapy. The episode concluded with a poignant reminder of the couple’s ongoing health challenges and their commitment to navigating them together.
