UPDATE: During the highly anticipated premiere of Season 10 of Southern Charm on Bravo tonight, star Craig Conover opened up about his recent breakup with Paige DeSorbo, accusing her of portraying him as the “villain” in their split. Conover, who expressed feelings of betrayal, declared, “I never did anything to deserve becoming the villain in her story, but she needs a villain.”
As the episode aired at 9 p.m. ET/PT, viewers witnessed Conover reflect on his emotional journey post-breakup. He revealed to co-star Madison LeCroy that he had been feeling “bummed” but was determined to move forward. The breakup took a surprising turn when he learned through the media about DeSorbo’s new relationship with Joe D’Amelio shortly after their split.
In a candid moment, Conover shared that he “didn’t know what to do” upon hearing the news, which led him to reconnect with Natalie Buffett, whom he had met in the Bahamas years earlier. However, he later acknowledged rushing into things and recognized he still had healing to do.
Despite the heartache, Conover remains optimistic about love. “Everyone has three true loves,” he stated, noting that he has already experienced two with Naomie Olindo and DeSorbo. His perspective on navigating relationships within the context of a reality show is evolving.
Speaking with Decider prior to BravoCon, Conover expressed how he is adjusting to life as a single man. “What you’re watching is me just trying to navigate life in this new chapter,” he said. He humorously referred to his current romantic situation as a love “trapezoid,” hinting at potential new dynamics with fellow cast member Salley Carson.
Conover also conveyed his preference for finding love on television, stating, “In a town as small as Charleston, it’s really hard to find space.” He believes that filming allows for deeper connections with others, though he admits it hasn’t always led to successful outcomes.
As fans tune into this season’s unfolding drama, Conover’s journey is sure to spark discussions. Southern Charm airs weekly on Wednesdays, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses and relationships evolve.
