What started as a fairytale Bravo romance has turned into a reality TV breakup saga.
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s three-year relationship is officially over. While they initially promised an amicable split, the post-breakup narrative has turned messy.
Paige DeSorbo & Craig Conover’s Relationship Ended on Thanksgiving Weekend
The “Summer House” star, 32, and “Southern Charm” star Conover, 36, announced their split in December 2024. But DeSorbo later revealed she ended things over Thanksgiving weekend. What followed has been a series of conflicting accounts, subtle shade, and plenty of speculation.
Conover initially claimed he was blindsided by the breakup, while DeSorbo quickly shut down cheating rumors. “I did not move on with some new guy,” she declared on the February 3 episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast. “I’m single. I don’t have a new boyfriend. I did not cheat—not on my ex-boyfriend.”
The ‘Southern Charm’ Star Joined Raya After the Split
Meanwhile, Conover has been open about his struggles post-split. He admitted to joining the exclusive dating app Raya for a confidence boost but confessed it wasn’t as satisfying as he had hoped.
“It didn’t feel as good as I thought,” he told Andy Cohen on the February 6 episode of “Watch What Happens Live” in his first interview post-split. He also expressed frustration over the “love isn’t enough” narrative, insisting, “If two people love each other, you’ll make it work.”
DeSorbo, on the other hand, is embracing single life. “This Valentine’s Day, it’s all about me,” she quipped on “Giggly Squad,” adding that the last thing she’s looking for is another man.
Craig Conover Says the Breakup Wasn’t Mutual
The breakup has also sparked a back-and-forth over who knew what and when. DeSorbo claimed Conover continued acting as if they were together long after the split, while Conover countered that he was still processing the breakup and never asked her to keep quiet.
He also told Cohen that DeSorbo straight up told him she would be announcing the split on her podcast. He also revealed that her claim that it was “mutual” wasn’t true.
“And then she said it was mutual, which it wasn’t, I didn’t know about it, she called me and told me,” Conover revealed on “Watch What Happens Live.” “It’s been a whirlwind.”
He also insisted that they didn’t want different things. Instead, he said the breakup was because DeSorbo “wanted other people.”
Recent spotting reported by Deux Moi revealed the couple is moving on. While in New York City, Conover was spotted on a dinner date with his “Southern Charm” co-star, Salley Carson. Then, on Super Bowl weekend, DeSorbo sparked rumors about a new man in her life when she was seen holding hands with Joe D’Amelio in New Orleans.
Despite the drama, both reality stars seem to be moving forward — just in very different ways. Conover is focused on his businesses and “Southern Charm,” while DeSorbo is diving deeper into fashion and her podcast.
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Paige DeSorbo & Craig Conover Both Moving on as Split Turns Complicated