Southern Hospitality, Rumor Has It

In this shocking premiere, the Republic team is busier than ever after Lucia loses her job, and the rest of the VIP staff is on pins and needles when a new cheating rumour arises.

Bradley, Joe, and TJ learn about new VIP Server Oisin's side hustle. Mia apologises for her outburst. Maddi snaps when a new detail about Trevor's cheating allegation surfaces.

Joe's bromance with Oisin continues to bloom; Mikel reveals shocking information; Oisin drops a major bombshell about an alleged hookup from boys night.

Will defends himself from the cheating rumours; Mia takes things into her own hands and digs for the truth; Bradley asks Lucía out on a date; Emmy grows tired of Maddi's leadership style.

When Maddi scores a huge DJ gig for James Kennedy, she jumps at the opportunity and leaves her position at Republic open for Emmy to step in and prove herself as acting VIP Manager.

Joe questions where to take his relationship with Salley; Grace reconsiders her future with Liam and plans an escape to save her cat; as Maddi scrambles to save her job from Emmy.