THE BELLES ARE BACK FOR A NEW SEASON OF OWN'S "BELLE COLLECTIVE" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 8 PM ET/PT

The Belles are back in town for a new season of OWN's hit series "Belle Collective," premiering Friday, October 3 at 8pm ET/PT. The series continues to spotlight the personal and professional journeys of a group of successful boss women, redefining the essence of what it means to be a southern belle in the modern South today.

This season, viewers will once again follow the dynamic lives of returning Belles Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Selena Johnson and Tambra Cheri, with the exciting addition of newcomer Kerri Paul, a Gulf Coast powerhouse making waves in Jackson. Together, this group of women proudly showcases the very best of Black female entrepreneurship and redefines what it means to be a modern southern belle, balancing business, family, friendship, and fierce fashion with unapologetic ambition. From brunches to betrayals, the season kicks off to a splashy start. Old feuds are buried, new alliances form, and simmering tensions threaten to boil over. Infidelity, hidden truths and shocking emotional reckonings test the fragile peace. As frustrations mount and loyalties are tested, the Belles find themselves divided by drama, yet they remain united when it counts the most.

Lateshia's powerhouse brunch series, Women Brunch Mississippi, is on fire, uniting entrepreneurs and expanding its influence across the state of Mississippi. But while her empire rises, her marriage faces a sizzling scandal. Whispers that Glen may be sliding into another woman's DMs threaten to unravel the newfound loyalty they've built, leaving Lateshia to balance boss moves with betrayal drama.

Latrice is serving success on a silver platter as she and her husband Cliff celebrate the buzz around their hot new restaurant, Taste. But while business is booming, marriage may be on the back burner. With Cliff spending late nights at the condo above the restaurant, Latrice can't help but wonder whether she can truly trust him... especially as infidelity rocks the women around her.

Marie's love life is heating up as old flames reignite with her ex-husband Cedric in the midst of a spark-filled friendship with a new admirer, Martin. When both men show up at her birthday party, the Belles are left gasping at Marie's truly unexpected love triangle. Can she juggle the drama, dance the night away, and finally decide between the past and the present?

Selena is working on improving communication with her fiancé, Mike, before deciding whether to tie the knot. During this pending milestone, however, she continues to navigate the heartbreaking loss of her son. The Belles rally by her side, pushing her to confront the past, open old wounds, and find the strength to step into a new chapter.

Tambra is on top of the world, juggling motherhood, a booming radio career, and a romance that's headed towards the altar. But behind the success, one major roadblock threatens her happily-ever-after: Demond's silence about money. Can Tambra turn up the volume and get him to finally open up, or will finances fizzle her fairytale?

There's a new Belle in town! Lateshia's friend Kerri Paul hails from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and is making her presence felt in Jackson. A wife, mom-of-three, and powerhouse entrepreneur, Kerri wastes no time making waves, throwing shade and stirring drama, especially with Marie.

It's a season filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, where the Collective's friendships are both the battleground and their saving grace.

"Belle Collective" is produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment with executive producer Carlos King.

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