A storm is brewing in Charleston.
Months after Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo broke up following three years of dating, the Southern Charm star has found himself in the middle of two budding romances.
"I'm having fun being able to kiss someone if I want to," he shared in the Oct. 9 trailer for season 11 of the reality show, "guilt-free."
Indeed, after his breakup with Paige, Craig seems to have caught the eye of Salley Carson—who has made her interest in him clear since his November 2024 breakup from the Summer House star—as well as her friend Charley Manley.
As Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy succinctly told Patricia Altschul, "A love triangle is happening."
In fact, Salley and Charley's friendship hits a breaking point after the latter goes on a date with Craig. "You knew how I was feeling about him," Salley told her longtime friend in the trailer, "and then you went on a date with him."
As for what the outing was like? It was seemingly uncharted territory with Craig, 36, admitting, "This is the first date I've ever been on where I haven't hooked up with the person before."
That doesn't mean sparks weren't flying between him and Salley. After all, both reality stars couldn't help but giggle when asked if the pair had "stayed the night" together.
"I'm going to be very clear," she told Salley—who doesn't plan on ending her situationship with Craig—while out to lunch. "I don't like Craig. He will walk you like a dog on a leash until he is done with you."
While Charley and Salley compete for Craig's heart, cast member Venita Aspen isn't interested in her friend getting caught up in the drama.
While fans will have to wait to see what comes of the situation, Craig previously confirmed to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live! that he was dating someone.
"I'm really happy," he told fans on the March episode. "No, it's not Salley. Sorry, I heard someone say that."
"I've been seeing someone," he continued. "I've been reminded that the universe works in crazy ways, but everything happens for a reason."
Find out how it all unfolds when Southern Charm season 11 premieres Nov. 19. Until then, for a closer look at the entire cast, keep reading.
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Craig Conover
Months after his break-up, Craig is determined to embrace being single and focus on his growing businesses. He’s one of Charleston’s most eligible bachelors, but in his quest to move on his friends start to notice that old habits die hard.
Madison LeCroy
Madison’s fairytale continues as she and Brett have a baby girl on the way and are moving into their dream home. But as Madison stays sober while the parties turn messy, she’s taking names and not letting any misbehavior slip through the cracks.
Shep Rose
After his situationship with Sienna, Shep is focused on something more permanent – purchasing a new house. He continues to be caught between Craig and Austen’s crossfire, and one of his most valuable friendships is at risk when he gets embroiled in a nasty rumor.
Salley Carson
Proudly single Salley’s interest in Craig has been clear since his breakup, but Austen’s potential new relationship status has her head turning. As the group wonders who she really wants, some of her important female friendships feel betrayed
Venita Aspen
Struggling to make sense of her futile relationship with JT, Venita found solace in her deepening friendship with Salley. After Venita sparred with Craig on social media, she has concerns that Salley’s interest in him might put a serious wedge in their friendship.
Molly O'Connor
Molly continues to charm with her quirkiness. As her music career continues to take off, she struggles with a fear of singing publicly. However, she’s fearless in calling out Salley for not being a girls’ girl.
Austen Kroll
Austen is beginning to have doubts about his future with Audrey after nearly two years together. The group can see the signs, including him adopting two cats on his own, but their meddling antics aren’t exactly what Austen wanted. His relationship with Audrey isn’t the only one on the line as long-simmering resentments between him and Craig reach a new breaking point.
Rodrigo Reyes
As Rodrigo celebrates his engagement to Tyler, his honest opinions continue to challenge the group. He looks out for Austen and Craig, but sometimes that means tough love.
Charley Manley
Salley’s friend Charley is a small-town girl who moved to Charleston to work in the city’s thriving art scene. Her beauty, grace and charm immediately catch Craig’s eye, which creates a jealous rivalry between Charley and the very person who introduced them.
Whitney Slagsvol
Whitner is a handsome lawyer, a long-standing friend of Shep’s and a former law school mate of Craig’s. He has keen perspective, which manifests into an ability to mediate group conflict like an old pro.
Patricia Altschul
Patricia, Grande Dame of Charleston, is back to host the most lavish parties and give candid advice, alongside son Whitney Sudler-Smith, who is now the owner and caretaker of their Charleston mansion.