Why did Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover split? Summer House star opens up about breakup after three years

Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover have officially called it quits after three years of dating. The Summer House star confirmed their breakup during the December 30 episode of her podcast Giggly Squad, sharing insights into the reasons behind their split.

Despite the end of their relationship, DeSorbo expressed her enduring admiration and respect for Conover, noting that their separation was mutual and rooted in personal growth.

"No one did anything, it wasn't, like, a bad thing," Paige said,

describing the breakup as a mature decision made in the interest of their respective futures. The news comes after weeks of speculation, fueled by fans' observations and the timing of their show schedules.

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Paige DeSorbo reflects on breakup with Craig Conover

Paige DeSorbo, 32, shared that entering her 30s was transformative and prompted her to reevaluate her life's trajectory. Similarly, Craig Conover, 35, experienced changes in his priorities during their time together.

"I think we both were just being really mature and saying what we want and what we didn't want," Paige explained on her podcast.

She emphasized that there was no animosity and expressed the importance of openly voicing feelings and desires for the future in real-time.

Paige DeSorbo's respect for Conover remained evident as she described him as "one of the best people I've met in my entire life."

She added, "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."

The breakup announcement coincided with the airing of Southern Charm's 10th season and the upcoming return of Summer House in February, prompting speculation that the timing was deliberate. Paige dismissed these rumors, clarifying that their decision was unrelated to the shows.

"No one can tell me what to do," she said, countering claims of a network-driven split. "The network has power, but they don't have that much power. Rumors of us breaking up months ago—again, also not a real thing."

DeSorbo explained that the couple took time to process the breakup privately with family and friends before sharing the news publicly.

Paige DeSorbo and Craig's relationship began in 2021 after they connected on Winter House. Initially casual, their romance deepened over time. They appeared together at notable events, such as the wedding of Summer House co-stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula and Halloween celebrations where they dressed as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee.

In December 2021, Craig made his relationship with Paige's Instagram official, captioning a post, "Sew in love." Over the years, the couple's dynamic was often on display across Southern Charm, Summer House, and Winter House.

Weeks before the breakup, Craig Conover spoke to People Magazine about his commitment to the relationship, revealing his efforts to quit drinking and his long-term vision for their future. "We're playing the long game," he shared, emphasizing their intention to build a strong foundation for marriage and family life.

Craig also acknowledged the challenges of their long-distance relationship, with Paige DeSorbo living in New York City and him residing in Charleston.

"We decided finding your person is the hard part, and then we’ll figure it out after," he said at the time.

Despite their split, Paige DeSorbo reiterated that there is no bad blood between them.

"He's definitely the best boyfriend I've ever had," she said. "He did everything correct, and he never made me feel insecure."

Paige DeSorbo added that she believes their friendship will endure, saying,

"I love him, and I think he loves me. I think we will remain friends."

For both, the breakup marks the start of a new chapter, with Paige continuing her journey on Summer House and Craig maintaining his presence on Southern Charm.