Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover Split: Life Goals, Career, and Family Plans.
When Craig Conover. 36, and Paige DeSorbo’s relationship ended in November 2023 after three years together, many fans were left wondering what went wrong. As stars of Southern Charm and Summer House, both had built impressive careers with major public followings, but it seems their visions for the future didn’t align.
In a recent episode of Summer House, Paige DeSorbo, 32, opened up about her thoughts on family planning, career, and why the relationship ultimately couldn’t work. Her candid reflections provide an inside look at why she and Craig parted ways, giving a fresh perspective on their high-profile breakup.
Differing Life Goals: Why Craig and Paige’s Timelines Didn’t Match Up
At the heart of their split was a classic issue: differing life goals. Craig had made it clear that he was ready for the next big steps—marriage, family, and starting a new chapter with Paige. However, Paige wasn’t quite on the same page.
"I’ve worked for this exact moment in my career for 10+ years," Paige confessed during the Summer House episode. Her career was her focus, especially with the exciting news that her podcast, Giggly Squad, was embarking on a 60-city tour that fall. “Trust me, I wanted to be in the bed. I wanted to be taken care of. I would have loved to just marry a man and said, ‘And now I’m done.’ But that’s not where I’m at.”
This statement reveals the central conflict in their relationship: Paige was at the peak of her career and wasn’t ready to settle down just yet, while Craig was eager to create a family and start a life together. Their priorities just weren’t in sync.
Family Planning and Fertility Conversations: Craig Freezes His Sperm
In a candid moment with her housemate, Lindsay Hubbard, Paige shared some intimate details about her fertility journey. While shopping for maternity clothes, Paige reflected on her own plans, revealing that Craig had frozen his sperm.
"Craig’s been ready for a family and for me to move into his home since literally I think the day he texted me," Paige shared in a confessional interview. “But I have worked for this exact moment in my career for 10+ years."
Paige DeSorbo & Craig Conover (@Instagram)
The conversation about freezing sperm added another layer of complexity to their relationship. While Paige was focused on her career and uncertain about family life, Craig had already taken steps to ensure he was ready when the time came.
“He does know that like, he’s not up against a real biological clock?” Lindsay asked, referencing Craig’s decision to freeze his sperm.
"Correct," Paige responded, further highlighting the differences in their outlooks on starting a family.
Craig’s Response: A Mature Perspective on Their Split
Although the breakup came as a surprise to Craig, he’s since come to terms with the situation. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Craig revealed that he had been planning to move to New York to be with Paige before their split.
“We were planning our future together,” Craig said, clearly still processing the end of the relationship. He accepted the reality of Paige’s decision, saying, "At the end of the day, she fell out of love, and I wasn’t the right person for her."
In his appearance on the Tamron Hall Show, Craig echoed the same sentiment.
He acknowledged that Paige wasn’t ready for the type of future he envisioned, and that it was okay to part ways. “If someone’s not ready for you, you only live once, like go find your person,” he said, showing maturity and understanding about their breakup.
Lindsay’s Pregnancy Announcement and the Group Dynamics
In another key moment from the episode, Lindsay Hubbard, one of Paige’s closest friends, reveals that she’s pregnant with her boyfriend Turner Kufe’s child. Danielle Olivera, who stopped by for Lindsay’s gender reveal, expressed her shock at the situation, particularly because Lindsay’s ex-fiancé, Carl Radke, wasn’t around for the announcement.
Danielle couldn’t help but express how bizarre it felt to have Lindsay pregnant with someone else’s child while still navigating the dynamics of their friend group. "The thought of having Lindsay, Carl under the same roof and she’s pregnant with someone else’s baby, what? I’m crying. This is crazy. I mean, it’s crazy," Danielle said, capturing the emotional tension that lingered in the air.
The scene ends on a humorous note, as Danielle jokingly asks Lindsay if her pregnancy announcement will be another "sponsored post." Lindsay laughed it off, saying she wasn’t sure how to sponsor that particular moment but would have done it if she could.
The Bigger Picture: Career and Family in the Reality TV World
While the breakup between Paige and Craig is undoubtedly a personal story, it also highlights the growing intersection between career and family in the lives of reality TV stars.
As influencers and public figures, the pressures of maintaining a successful career, managing personal relationships, and keeping up with public expectations often collide.
Paige’s honesty about her career ambitions and Craig’s desire to settle down offers a glimpse into the real-life struggles that many people, especially those in the spotlight, face. In their case, it wasn’t just about differing goals but about the timing—Craig wanted to move forward, while Paige wasn’t ready to step back from her hard-earned career.
The breakup between Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover was a result of mismatched timelines, life goals, and priorities. Paige’s commitment to her career, particularly her upcoming podcast tour, and Craig’s readiness for marriage and children were key factors in their decision to part ways.
