In the latest Southern Charm season 10 reunion, Craig Conover shared details about his breakup with Paige DeSorbo, discussing the emotional aftermath and his perspective on their relationship. The breakup, which occurred just after Thanksgiving, caught Craig by surprise. He revealed the tension between them was more complex than it appeared and reflected on the conversations they had post-split.
Craig Conover Reflects on His Breakup with Paige DeSorbo
During the reunion on March 27, Craig Conover, 36, revisited the painful end of his relationship with Paige DeSorbo. The couple, who had been together for some time, seemed to have a strong connection on-screen, but behind the scenes, things were unraveling. Craig explained that Paige made the decision to end their relationship over the phone after they spent a Thanksgiving weekend together with her family.
“She called me and broke up with me after Thanksgiving when Austen and I were about to do a live show,” Craig recalled during the reunion. “I didn’t see it coming.”
No Warning Signs in the Relationship
Despite the challenges displayed on their respective reality shows, Southern Charm and Summer House, Craig explained that he did not notice any warning signs that the relationship was in trouble. He emphasized that the way they were in private, away from the cameras, was the foundation he built their relationship on. He stated, “There weren’t signs. I based everything on how we were together when no one was watching.”
Host Andy Cohen asked why Craig didn’t initially acknowledge the breakup when he appeared on Watch What Happens Live in mid-December, especially since it happened just after Thanksgiving. Craig admitted that he was in denial about the breakup at the time.
“It wasn’t like we broke up and I moved on,” Craig shared. “We had been planning our future for years, and Paige had talked about wanting a family. It didn’t seem real to me at that point.”
A Surprising Conversation Post-Breakup
Craig revealed that after his Watch What Happens Live appearance, he visited Paige’s New York apartment to talk about the breakup. It was then that Paige expressed doubts about her decision.
“I went to her apartment to just be like, ‘What’s happening?’” Craig explained. “And she was like, ‘I probably am making the worst mistake of my life, but I need to go find myself.’”
At that moment, Craig asked Paige about the engagement ring he had bought for her, to which she responded, “Well, keep it. Maybe we’ll get married at BravoCon.”
Mixed Signals and Social Media Drama
The couple’s post-breakup interactions seemed to be filled with mixed signals, which Craig acknowledged during the reunion. He mentioned that Paige’s behavior on social media seemed to contradict the person he had once known. “The person she’s been since the breakup isn’t the one I remember,” Craig said. “She’s fighting with people in the comments and saying mean things about me based on what the internet is saying. I didn’t do anything to her. Sure, I wasn’t perfect, but it’s been an interesting breakup.”
The Reality of the Breakup Set In
It wasn’t until two days before New Year’s that Craig began to feel the breakup was final. Paige texted him, informing him that she had discussed their split on her podcast. Craig also received a shipment of his belongings from her, which marked the end of the relationship for him.
“She texted me and said, ‘I just want you to know, you know, I talked about it on my podcast that we’re no longer together,’” Craig recalled. “And then, all my stuff just showed up on my porch. That’s when it became real.”
Questions About a New Relationship
Amidst rumors suggesting that Paige may have left Craig for another man, Craig confronted her about it. “I asked her directly if she was seeing anyone else,” Craig shared. “She told me, ‘No, I’m not talking or dating anyone.’ But then she asked me, ‘Why didn’t you try to get me back?’”
Craig responded, “I’ve been trying. It’s not fair to say I didn’t.” Despite his efforts, Paige seemed firm in her decision, telling him, “I think it’s clear we both made the right decision.”
No Regrets, But Acceptance
When Andy Cohen asked why Craig didn’t fight harder for Paige, he explained that he believes you should never have to beg someone to be with you. “I just wish she would’ve been honest from the beginning,” Craig added.
Despite the emotional turmoil, Craig remains philosophical about the breakup, acknowledging that sometimes relationships simply don’t work out, even if you’re invested in the person. “I would have never left. I would have fought for us, but I respect her decision.”
The Story Continues
Craig and Paige’s relationship remains a point of interest for many fans, especially after their emotional reunion on Southern Charm. The second part of the reunion airs on April 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
