UPDATE: In a dramatic revelation during the premiere of Southern Charm Season 10, which aired tonight on Bravo, star Craig Conover publicly addressed his contentious breakup with ex-girlfriend Paige DeSorbo. Conover expressed feelings of betrayal, stating he was unjustly cast as the “villain” in their relationship narrative.
“I was betrayed by the person I trusted most in this entire world,” Conover told fellow cast member Madison LeCroy. He reflected on their plans for a shared future and revealed he had moved past initial depression but still felt “bummed.” Conover emphasized, “I never did anything to deserve becoming the villain in her story, but she needs a villain,” highlighting the public handling of their split.
The emotional fallout from their breakup intensified when Conover discovered via the media that DeSorbo had quickly started dating Joe D’Amelio, prompting him to “start seeing someone else”—Natalie Buffett—whom he reconnected with after meeting years earlier in the Bahamas. Conover admitted he rushed into things, noting he had more healing to do before moving forward.
Despite the heartbreak, Conover maintained an optimistic outlook on love. “Everyone has three true loves,” he said, referencing his past relationships with Naomie Olindo and DeSorbo, indicating he is hopeful about finding love again.
Speaking with Decider before the BravoCon event, Conover discussed navigating life as a single man for the first time in years. “What you’re watching is me just trying to navigate life in this new chapter,” he stated. This season, he described himself as being in a love “trapezoid,” hinting at new dynamics with cast members, including Salley Carson.
When asked about showmances, Conover expressed a preference for meeting potential partners on screen, stating, “With a town as small as Charleston, it’s really hard to find space… sometimes someone’s going to like one person, and that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always going to be the same on both sides.”
He elaborated, “I think you really get to know someone well when you’re filming with them. It’s a unique experience, and I prefer it.” While he acknowledged that this approach may not always be the healthiest, he found it exciting to connect with people in a televised setting.
Southern Charm airs every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock. As Conover continues to navigate this challenging chapter, fans are eager to see how his journey unfolds on screen.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and the latest from the world of reality television.