Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s relationship evolved from friendship to romance and ultimately, to a breakup. Their paths first crossed on Bravo shows “Southern Charm” and “Summer House.” In October 2021, DeSorbo shared that she met Conover three years prior while she was in a relationship with Perry Rahbar, making it clear that she respected their respective situations at that time.
Their bond grew when they filmed “Winter House” in February 2021, but despite some sparks, both were in other relationships. Conover was dating Natalie Hegnauer, though they broke up soon after filming wrapped. By May 2021, Conover confirmed he was single, and their romantic relationship began to develop over the summer, with insiders confirming they were officially dating by fall 2021.
DeSorbo reflected in an interview that she and Conover thrived on their long-distance relationship, finding that being apart made their time together more meaningful. After nearly three years, the couple announced their split in December 2024, stating that their decision was amicable, with both respecting each other’s feelings and desires for the future.
The timeline of their relationship included notable moments like their time filming “Winter House” in February 2021, where they were part of a larger group of reality stars. In April 2021, there were rumors of a romance after DeSorbo visited Conover in Charleston, though she denied any relationship during an interview. By May 2021, their relationship began to intensify.
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover (@paige_desorbo/Instagram)
Their relationship continued to develop in the summer of 2021, where DeSorbo and Conover were spotted spending more time together. In September 2021, they confirmed their relationship at a wedding, with DeSorbo playfully acknowledging their drunken photo booth moment. October 2021 brought more public discussions about their chemistry, with DeSorbo gushing about how well they connected.
In November 2021, DeSorbo and Conover spent Thanksgiving with each other’s families, with DeSorbo joking about marriage during an interview. The couple made their relationship Instagram official in December 2021 at the wrap party for “Southern Charm.” Their love story was prominently featured in “Summer House” season 4, which showed their casual dating during the spring and summer of 2021.
By January 2022, DeSorbo explained how Conover stood out from other suitors, and they had discussions about the future, though they were still early in their relationship. The couple continued to share experiences, like attending a Broadway show together, and they made lighthearted comments about their future wedding plans.
Throughout 2022, DeSorbo and Conover’s relationship had its ups and downs. They discussed wedding preferences, with DeSorbo rejecting the idea of a beach wedding. They also experienced challenges while filming “Summer House” season 6, where Conover expressed frustration over how their relationship was portrayed on the show. Despite the difficulties, Conover’s family expressed approval of their relationship.
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover (@paige_desorbo/Instagram)
In April 2022, Conover revealed that DeSorbo was helping him with his home renovations in Charleston, and they were excited about their future together. However, by May 2022, Conover admitted that fans shouldn’t expect a proposal soon, as he believed they were still working on their relationship milestones. The couple continued to share tender moments, though DeSorbo admitted to being scared of the idea of marriage.
By October 2022, DeSorbo was not rushing their engagement, emphasizing that she loved where they were in their relationship. She jokingly referenced giving Conover “closet space” as a significant milestone, and both appeared to be content in their commitment to one another. DeSorbo’s friends noted that their bond had grown stronger as they better understood each other.
In December 2022, both friends and co-stars observed that DeSorbo and Conover had become more adjusted to each other, with Batula suggesting that DeSorbo could eventually move to Charleston. By February 2023, despite rumors of issues, the couple appeared to be in a good place, sharing social media moments of a wedding and a weekend getaway.
However, in May 2023, their relationship faced tension, with DeSorbo admitting that the idea of marriage was scary for her. Conover, too, voiced feelings of loneliness, sparking concerns about their relationship. In December 2023, DeSorbo shared that they briefly considered getting married in Vegas during BravoCon but ultimately decided against it, with Conover preferring a more “real” setting.
By February 2024, DeSorbo and Conover continued to share lighthearted moments on social media, joking about each other’s posts. But by December 2024, after almost three years together, DeSorbo confirmed their breakup. She expressed love and respect for Conover, acknowledging their shared experiences but concluded that parting ways was the right decision for both of them.
