Well Bravo fans get ready for some tea because it's official: Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover are done. After three years of dating the Southern Charm and Summer House couple has called it quits. And trust us there's a lot to unpack about this breakup from calm phone calls to bombshell revelations.
Craig's Side of the Story: "Calm" Breakup Call and a Ring That Never Was
In the Southern Charm season 10 finale Craig sat down with Austen and Shep to spill the details about the split. He said things seemed totally normal even great over Thanksgiving with Paige's family. But then weeks later Paige made "the call".
According to Craig the breakup conversation was surprisingly "calm". Paige told him she needed to "find herself" and "take control of her life again". She felt they needed to break up. Craig admitted he was shocked and didn't want to believe it was real. He even confessed he had bought an engagement ring. Paige had asked him about it before summer but then told him to "hold off". Looking back Craig wonders if that was a sign she was already having doubts.
Craig revealed he even offered to move to New York City for Paige and raise kids there like she wanted. But Paige apparently worried he would resent her if he had to leave Charleston. Despite the distance Craig felt their love was special. He told Austen and Shep they were best friends loved each other had a great sex life and "checked so many boxes". He couldn't understand "how are we giving this up?". For Craig it felt like "mourning someone that's still alive".
Paige's Perspective: "I Tolerated Too Much" and Career Milestones Overshadowed
Paige shared her side on the Summer House: After Show. She hinted at a different view of their relationship now that it's over. Paige admitted "I think I loved him so much that I Tolerated Too Much." Looking back she sees things more clearly. She feels like anytime she had a "career milestone" Craig would "find a way to like make it about him."
Paige described this as "embarrassing" and said "I had to like do a lot of damage control." It seems like with some distance Paige is realizing maybe the relationship wasn't as perfect as she thought and she might have overlooked some red flags while she was in it.
Southern Charm Reunion Trailer Hints at More Breakup Drama and Bully Accusations
The drama is not over yet. The trailer for the Southern Charm season 10 reunion is here and it looks intense. Craig is definitely in the hot seat. Host Andy Cohen asks him directly if Paige broke up with him "for a new guy". Craig has been dodging these rumors but it seems like he will finally have to address them at the reunion.
Things get heated when Craig clashes with Leva Bonaparte. Craig accuses Leva of not saying much all season and Leva fires back asking "Why are you such a bully?". Austen even chimes in saying he is "terrified of Craig". Apparently many cast members agree that Craig can be intimidating. It sounds like the reunion will dig deep into Craig and Paige's breakup and the tensions within the Southern Charm cast.
Paige and Craig's Relationship Timeline: Key Moments Before the Split
Want a quick trip down memory lane? Here are some key moments from Paige and Craig's relationship as highlighted by E! News before things went south:
- Summer 2021: Casual dating begins after Winter House.
- Fall 2021: Become an official couple.
- September 2021: Photobooth fun at Kyle and Amanda's wedding.
- Halloween 2021: Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee costumes.
- December 2021: Craig makes Paige Instagram official "Sew in love".
- January 2022: Ski trip smooches and hitting the slopes.
- January 2022: Broadway date night in NYC.
- February 2022: First Valentine's Day together.
- Summer 2022: Double date with Vanderpump Rules' Stassi and Beau.
- Various Bravo Clubhouse Appearances: Multiple visits to Watch What Happens Live.
- June 2022: Red carpet glam at MTV Movie & TV Awards.
- March 2024: Panera partnership.
- December 2024: Craig denies breakup rumors.
- Holidays 2024: Paige announces the breakup.
What's Next for Paige and Craig? Reunion and Beyond
The two-part Southern Charm reunion is set to air soon and promises to reveal even more about Paige and Craig's breakup. Paige is focused on her Giggly Squad podcast and her fashion career while Craig is likely continuing to build his Sewing Down South business and navigate life after the split. Fans are definitely curious to see how both Paige and Craig move forward after this major chapter in their lives closes.