Well Southern Charm fans it looks like Craig Conover might be moving on after his recent split with Paige DeSorbo . The Pillow King himself hinted at a new romance during a recent appearance and things are definitely getting interesting. Let's dive into what Craig said about dating again and his very candid thoughts on his breakup with Paige.
Craig Conover Soft Launches New Relationship? "Universe Works in Crazy Ways" Says Southern Charm Star
Remember Craig and Paige? They were like Bravo royalty for a while. But sadly that relationship is over. And it seems like Craig might not be single for long. During a Watch What Happens Live appearance after the Southern Charm reunion Andy Cohen asked Craig if he was dating again. Craig's response? He is "very happy" and "seeing someone".
He even got a little poetic saying "the universe works in crazy ways and everything happens for a reason." Sounds like love might be in the air for Craig again. Of course he didn't reveal any names or details but the fact that he admitted to "seeing someone" is pretty big news. Is this a full-blown new relationship or just early dating days? Time will tell but Craig definitely seems optimistic.
"Not the Person I Remember Dating" Craig Conover Gets Real About Paige DeSorbo After Breakup
Before hinting at his new dating life Craig got pretty candid about his breakup with Paige during the Southern Charm reunion. He said things have changed with Paige since they split and not in a way he loves. He mentioned Paige's social media activity saying "To me the person that she’s kind of been since the breakup isn’t the person that I remember dating." He pointed out she is "fighting with people in the comments" and "starting to say mean stuff about me based on what the internet is saying."
Craig seemed a bit hurt by this saying "I’m just like ‘I didn’t do anything to you.’" He admitted he wasn't a "perfect boyfriend" but felt like her behavior post-breakup was different from the Paige he knew. It sounds like things might be a little less "amicable" than they first appeared when they announced their split.
He also brought up a funny-not-funny moment when Paige seemed to find humor in Jon Hamm commenting on their breakup. Craig just didn't get it saying "you're just like 'God we're so different. How are you finding the fun in this?'" It seems like Craig and Paige are maybe seeing things very differently now that they are no longer together.
Craig Felt Breakup Wasn't "Real" at First and Even Kept the Engagement Ring!
Craig also revealed some interesting details about the actual breakup itself. Apparently Paige broke up with him over the phone right after Thanksgiving. But Craig said he didn't take it seriously at first. He explained "After a three-year relationship when a girl has asked you to buy an engagement ring—and you did and asked you to move to New York—and you have agreed to move to New York. When you just get a phone call after spending a great Thanksgiving weekend with her and then she was like ‘We’ll talk about it’ so I didn't think it was real."
He even went to Paige's apartment after his Watch What Happens Live appearance to try and figure things out. Paige apparently told him she thought she was making "the worst mistake of my life" but needed to "go find myself." And get this when Craig asked about the engagement ring Paige told him to "keep it" maybe they would "get married at BravoCon"! Talk about mixed signals. It sounds like the whole breakup was a bit confusing and emotional for Craig at least initially.
Timeline of Craig and Paige's Relationship: From Winter House to Splitsville
For those who need a refresher here is a quick timeline of Craig and Paige's relationship:
- Summer 2021: Craig and Paige start casually seeing each other after meeting on Winter House.
- Fall 2021: They become an official couple.
- September 2021: Paige joins Craig at Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula's wedding photos.
- October 2021: Halloween costumes as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee.
- December 2021: Craig makes his debut on Paige's Instagram.
- Early 2022: Ski trips Broadway dates and Valentine's Day celebrations.
- Summer 2022: Double dates with Vanderpump Rules stars red carpet appearances and beach days.
- March 2024: Panera Bread partnership.
- December 2024: Craig denies breakup rumors to E! News.
- Late December 2024: Paige announces breakup on her Giggly Squad podcast.
- March 2025: Craig discusses breakup and hints at new dating life at Southern Charm reunion.
What's Next for Craig? New Love New Season of Southern Charm and Sewing Down South Hustle
So Craig Conover is single-ish maybe dating and definitely ready for the next chapter. Season 10 of Southern Charm is airing now so we will see more of Craig's side of the breakup story and how he navigates life post-Paige. He is also still running his Sewing Down South business so he's got plenty to keep him busy. And who knows maybe we will find out more about this new mystery woman he is "seeing" soon. Stay tuned for more Craig updates!