Craig Conover opens up about his unexpected breakup with Paige DeSorbo on live TV in candid detail.
What happened?
Craig Conover has finally gotten real about splitting from Paige DeSorbo after three years together.
On the Feb. 6 episode of Southern Charm, he spilled the unexpected details during his appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
The Charleston, S.C. native, 35, explained that the breakup was far from mutual, hinting it “came out of nowhere.”
Why the shock?
When Paige announced the end of their relationship at the close of December 2024—and later clarified that it actually occurred on Thanksgiving weekend—Craig admitted he was taken aback.
“I didn’t think it was real,” he revealed on WWHL, recalling the moment she suggested calling it quits.
According to him, they simply wanted different things; while he was busy planning a future that included moving to New York, Paige seemingly yearned for something different.
What about the rumors?
During his interview, Craig was pressed about whether he backed up Paige’s podcast comments denying any form of cheating.
He quickly distanced himself: “I don’t want to be involved… I’m the ex-boyfriend now; I’m moving on.”
His tone made it clear that he never accused her of cheating, leaving the swirling chatter online out in the cold.
Any perspectives from friends?
During a previous episode of WWHL, Austen Kroll, a costar of Southern Charm and Craig’s friend, offered his opinion, suggesting that Paige had moved on with another man shortly after the breakup.
Austen, 37, asserted that the rumors weren’t unfounded, hinting that Craig might already be aware of the shift.
However, Paige clapped back in the comments on WWHL’s Instagram, dismissing Austen’s claims—saying, “Ahhh yes, a man I haven’t spoken to in 6 months knows exactly what I’m doing.”
What’s next for each of them?
Amid all the buzz, Paige maintained she never cheated—neither physically nor emotionally—during their three-year run, despite some online chatter.
Craig, on the other hand, admitted on his Instagram Stories on Jan. 7 that he was still processing the shock but recognized he’d have to embrace a new chapter in his life.
As for watching the full drama unfold, Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live continues to air weeknights at 10 p.m. ET on Bravo, keeping fans tuned in to every twist.
Quick Facts—Craig Conover Breakup
- Craig Conover is a 35-year-old Southern Charm star.
- His split with Paige DeSorbo was not mutual and took him by surprise.
- Paige announced the breakup at the end of December 2024, effective from Thanksgiving.
- Friends and co-stars, like Austen Kroll, have weighed in on the rumors.
- Craig emphasizes moving forward while distancing himself from online chatter.