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Southern Charm's Craig Conover Breaks Silence on Paige DeSorbo Breakup Rumors

Southern Charm's Craig Conover denied he and Summer House star Paige DeSorbo have broken up after three years of dating amid rampant online speculation about their relationship.

By Brett M Malec Dec 09, 2024 1:01 PM
| Updated Dec 10, 2024 8:38 PM
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Watch: Southern Charm’s Craig Conover Breaks Silence on Paige DeSorbo Breakup Rumors

Don't worry, Bravoholics: Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo are still very much charmed by each other.

In fact, the Southern Charm star spoke out for the first time about rumors and internet chatter speculating that he and the Summer House star had broken up after three years of dating.

"I don't know where that came from, because we're together, like, every week," Craig exclusively told E! News at the show's season 10 premiere party. "So, no, Paige and I are not broken up. We're still together." (Watch E! News tonight, Dec. 9, at 11 p.m. for more exclusive interviews with the cast.)

The Pillows & Beer podcast cohost also shot down speculation the couple were planning to call it quits on camera for ratings.

"Why would we do that?!" he questioned. "Remember back in high school when people would gossip? Like, I got most dramatic in high school. I'm a huge gossiper, but just don't take everything so seriously."

Craig was even more surprised by the rumors given that they have had zero relationship problems as of late.

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"If I would have given you a reason for that rumor to start, then I think I would have to defend it," he noted. "But I don't think me and Paige did anything."

However, Bravo fans shouldn't hold their breath for an engagement any time soon.

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"I don't have a ring," Craig admitted to E!. "I would like to one day. I'm having a lot of fun challenging myself in New York City now. The company's going really well in Charleston. I just don't wanna cut off everything that we're both doing. We're on these parallel paths and it's really exciting. I can't wait to see what she accomplishes."

But two relationships of Craig's that are going through some turmoil? His longstanding friendships with costars Shep Rose and Austen Kroll, as was teased in the dramatic season 10 trailer.

"We're like brothers. If we hang out too much, we're gonna get into a fight. At least me and Shep," Craig explained. "But we're doing well. What I hope we're gonna see this season is three friends that could walk away and it would probably be easier, but we have so much love and history that we would rather put the work in to save our friendship."

Watch E! News tonight, Dec. 9, at 11 p.m. for more exclusive interviews with the Craig and his costars. Southern Charm airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

And keep reading to learn more about the season 10 drama.

A Budding Bravo Romance

Winter House co-stars Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo started casually seeing each other in summer 2021 before becoming a couple that fall. As Craig told E! News, "We openly dated around until it just got to the point where, you know, you like one person so much that you don't want to do that anymore."

A Summer House Soirée

Craig joined Paige for a photobooth session as they celebrated her Summer House co-stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula saying "I do" on September 25.

Happy Halloween

Paige and Craig dressed up as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee à la Hulu's Pam and Tommy for Halloween.

Take Two

The couple that goes all out for Halloween together, stays together.

Instagram Official

Craig made his debut on Paige's Instagram grid on December 19 with this cute pic captioned, "Sew in love."

Ski Trip Smooches

Paige began making appearances on Craig's Instagram around the same time.

Hitting the Slopes

The couple is currently "having a lot of fun and spending more time with each other," Craig recently told E! News, "and just happy."

Fur-real Adorable

Dressed to the nines, Paige and Craig got cozy on their Jan. 2022 trip.

Broadway Date

Back in New York later that month, the couple spent the night on the town.

First V-Day Together

Craig joined Paige for an Instagram Live shopping event on Valentine's Day.

Vanderpump Summer Charm

The couple headed out West for a fun double date with former Vanderpump Rules stars Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark.

A WWHL Date

Nothing like a night out in the Bravo Clubhouse!

Clubhouse Cuties

The couple paid Andy Cohen another visit in March.

Strike a Pose

"Getting 'the shot' is a full time job," Paige captioned this sweet Instagram pic of herself and Craig at a friend's wedding, along with candids of them perfecting their pose.

Beach Day

Excited to share his southern charm with his girlfriend, Craig shared pics from his fun beach day with Paige on Instagram, posing with pillows from his home decor company, Sewing Down South.

Hand in Hand

The happy couple took a stroll along the beach in Charleston, South Carolina.

Hitting the Red Carpet

Paige and Craig got all glammed up for the MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 5, 2022.

Panera Pair

The lovebirds snack on their favorite bites from Panera while announcing the chain's revamped menu in March 2024.

Putting Breakup Rumors to Rest

Amid online speculation that the couple had broken up, Craig shut down the breakup rumors.

"I don't know where that came from, because we're together, like, every week," he told E! News in December 2024. "So, no, Paige and I are not broken up. We're still together."

Dunzo

Following months of split speculation, Paige announced over the 2024 holidays that she and Craig had officially split after three years of dating.

“No one did anything. It wasn’t a bad thing,” Paige said during her Dec. 30 Giggly Squad podcast episode. “I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn’t want, and I think that’s extremely powerful to be able to voice how you’re feeling in real time and what you want for your future.”

The influencer also shot down rumors of cheating between her and the Southern Charm star and insisted the parting of ways was amicable.

“I think he is one of the best people I’ve met in my entire life,” Paige continued.  “I will remain the biggest fan of him and want the best for him, and he truly will get the best because he is the best.”

Craig Conover Addresses the Split

Over a week after the breakup news went public, Craig shared his side of the story.

"This has all been very, very unexpected, to say the least," Craig said in a video shared to Instagram Jan. 7. "I was very shocked and it's ok, it takes two people to be in a relationship. You can't control other people you can only control how you react to it."

That said, Craig also wants everyone to extend grace to his now-ex.

"I'm still processing everything, which is normal, I mean, three-year relationship, it's your best friend who you talk to all day, every day and then they're just gone," he noted. "So one day I'll be able to talk more on it but right now I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind messages."

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