Summer House star Paige DeSorbo and Southern Charm star Craig Conover’s shocking breakup has left fans stunned.
Paige shared the news on her Giggly Squad podcast on Monday, describing the split as amicable while remaining cagey about the specific reasons behind it.
Meanwhile, Craig has yet to publicly address the end of their relationship.
The reality TV couple first met in the Hamptons while filming Bravo’s Summer House and later forged a deeper bond on the spinoff series Winter House.
Their chemistry had fans buzzing for months before they finally confirmed their romance on Instagram in October 2021, ending speculation.
With fans heartbroken over the end of their love story, DailyMail.com takes a look at their relationship.
Summer House star Paige DeSorbo and Southern Charm star Craig Conover’s shocking breakup has left fans stunned.
Paige seen in a promotional image for her show Summer House
2019: Paige and Craig meet
Paige and Craig first met in the Hamptons while filming Bravo’s Summer House.
Their connection deepened during the spin-off series Winter House, where they spent more time together.
Conover and fellow Southern Charm star Austen Kroll initially joined the cast of Summer House during season 4 to attend Kyle Cooke’s birthday party, prompting the couple’s first interaction.
Paige shared the news on her Giggly Squad podcast on Monday, describing the split as amicable while remaining cagey about the specific reasons behind it; (seen in 2022)
February 2021: They become friends at Winter House
In February 2021, DeSorbo and Conover joined forces on the Bravo crossover series Winter House, spending 17 snowy days in Vermont with an eclectic cast.
Familiar faces from Summer House, including Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson and Ciara Miller, were teamed up with newcomers like Andrea Denver, Julia McGuire, Gabrielle Kniery and Jason Cameron. Conover Southern Charm’s friend Austen Kroll also made the trip.
While DeSorbo shared flirtatious moments with Denver, Conover seemed more concerned with his then-girlfriend Natalie Hegnauer, leaving him out of the romantic drama brewing in the house.
April 2021: Paige’s visit to Craig’s hometown surprises
After filming, DeSorbo headed to Charleston, South Carolina, where Conover calls home.
Although she was with friends, rumors spread that the visit was actually an opportunity to spend time with him.
“Craig and I are not 1000 percent dating,” DeSorbo clarified on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. “We are not romantically involved or anything like that, but we are very good friends.”
She later told ET Online that the trip marked a change in their relationship. “On that trip, I realized Craig was single… and then the last night, he kissed me,” she revealed, adding, “I actually said, ‘It’s crazy that you haven’t kissed me yet.'” He said: ‘I didn’t know where we were at the time.’
June 2021: Paige and Craig film Summer House
Filming for the sixth season of Summer House began for DeSorbo in late June 2021.
While Conover had not officially confirmed her appearance, fans quickly guessed that she would be joining the cast, thanks to the growing buzz surrounding her rumored romance with DeSorbo.
December 2022: They become Instagram official
In December 2021, Paige made her romance with Craig Instagram official.
In December 2021, Paige made her romance with Craig Instagram official.
She shared a stunning photo of the couple at a Christmas event, and captioned it: ‘Sewing with love,’ a fun reference to Conover’s brand, Sewing Down South.
Valentine’s Day 2022: Craig appears on Paige’s Instagram Live
To celebrate her first Valentine’s Day, Conover unexpectedly appeared during DeSorbo’s Instagram Live shopping event.
The couple chatted with their fans about everything from their long-distance relationship to their future plans, and even shared the story of how they first crossed paths.
Conover admitted that she had already fallen for DeSorbo before showing up at his Hamptons home.
June 2022: Craig reveals long-distance relationship with Paige is ‘tough’
Trouble in paradise may have started brewing as early as 2022, when Craig Conover admitted the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship with Paige DeSorbo.
Trouble in paradise may have started brewing as early as 2022, when Craig admitted the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship with Paige.
‘You know, long distance is working for us. “We’re lucky to be on the East Coast, so it’s only an hour’s flight, but it’s getting harder and harder,” Conover told Page Six at the time.
The Southern Charm star lived in South Carolina, while DeSorbo lived in New York, a situation that, despite their efforts, was not without tensions.
Adding a touch of humor, Conover’s co-star Shep Rose, who was part of the same interview, mocked him for diving into relationships too quickly.
“Well, Craig, every time Craig goes out with a girl for more than two weeks, he starts talking about baby names,” Rose, 42, joked.
April 2023: Paige breaks down over moving to Craig’s hometown
In a midseason sneak peek for Summer House season 7, DeSorbo and Conover are shown talking about their possible move from New York City to Charleston.
Fighting back tears, DeSorbo opens up and says, “I would be changing my whole life.” I don’t have friends in Charleston. My whole career is (in New York).’
December 5, 2024: Craig quits drinking to prove he’s ‘husband material’
He shared with People“I could see in Paige’s eyes that she saw the person I could be.” (Drinking) was always my priority and I’ve found value in other things. “It has been a true blessing.”
Conover also emphasized his dedication to making things work with DeSorbo, saying he is fully “committed to doing whatever it takes.”
December 30, 2024: Paige announces separation
“Craig and I have decided to no longer be together,” DeSorbo, 32, revealed during her and Hannah Berner’s Monday episode. Laughter Team Podcast.
Fighting back tears, the reality star admitted that speaking publicly about the breakup felt “weird,” but made it clear that she only has positive feelings for Conover.
“Craig and I have decided to no longer be together,” DeSorbo, 32, revealed during Monday’s episode of her and Hannah Berner’s Giggly Squad podcast.
‘I love it. I think he loves me. “I think we’ll stay friends,” he said, adding: “Nobody did anything. It wasn’t bad at all.’
DeSorbo went on to describe his decision as mature, saying, “I think we were both being really mature and saying what we wanted and what we didn’t want.” And I think it’s extremely powerful to be able to express how you feel in real time and what you want for your future.”
Paige remained tight-lipped about the exact reasons behind her breakup with Craig, but described the last few years as “very transformative,” noting that both she and Conover had experienced significant growth and changes during their time together.
While she didn’t specify when they officially ended their relationship, the couple appeared to still be on good terms last month when they celebrated Thanksgiving at her parents’ home in upstate New York.
“He’s definitely the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. I can really say that,” DeSorbo shared, reflecting on their time together.
“He was a great boyfriend, he did everything right and he never made me feel insecure or anything, so it’s almost harder when no one has done anything to be mad about, and that’s hard.”