I love it when there is a Bravo relationship crossover. Often, there is an adorable meet-cute drama, and the couple’s love life plays out for us viewers in real-time. Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo are no exception to this rule. Craig and Paige made it official back in 2021 and have been a pretty strong reality TV couple ever since. But the newest season of Southern Charm is poking some holes in their love story, making fans question if all is okay in paradise.
Paige Isn’t Ready for Commitment
The Summer House star is only 31 years old and is in no way ready to settle down into a charmed life in Charleston. The East Coast girl is extremely family-driven and has often cried about not being ready to leave her mother. However, Craig has been badgering her with the subject of kids and marriage on a near-daily basis. It is evident when the duo talk about their future on TV; Paige gets a bit gun-shy and instantly starts making faces at the whole idea.
I would think a major red flag to a man would be if your girlfriend visibly shuddered every time he brought up an engagement plan. Yet, Craig seems to either be ignoring the signs or trying to figure out another plan to get himself down the aisle. Paige has her whole life in New York and honestly, it is a lot to ask of her to give it up for a romp down South.
Was There a Cheating Scandal?
For a few episodes now, Shep Rose and Taylor Ann Green have both hinted that Paige has stepped out on Craig due to their long-distance relationship. There has been no evidence to prove an affair happened, but I can’t help but think where there is smoke, there is fire. Even though Taylor apologized, the comments came out of left field.
Could it be that the commute between South Carolina and New York is taking a toll on the couple? Probably. But both Paige and Craig seem busy with their jobs and TV filming schedules. We often see them making time for one another on phone calls. Yet Paige is missing from the Jamaica trip, which seems odd even though Craig took the blame for not checking their shared calendar. Paige even laughed off the comments, noting she wasn’t fazed.
Now, that is either one strong couple or a pair that is doing damage control behind the scenes.
Is the Relationship a Farce?
I am still scratching my head when it comes to Paige passing on Andrea Denver. He was doting, hot, Italian, and loved to cook—what wasn’t to love about him? Craig, on the other hand, has a bit of a dad-bod, believes the Earth is flat, and often finds himself mixed up in the drama. Yet, the Sewing Down South king won out over the GQ-like model. This sounds like a bunch of girl math to me.
Paige could have chosen Craig over Andrea to help her Bravo career take off. A ring for Paige and a possible new show catered around “her move” is definitely more the future she had in mind. Both Craig and Paige are equally guilty of being wrapped up in the television of it all.
We have all heard Paige note how easy it is to be with Craig because he understands the career path versus her ex, Perry, and Andrea. Craig, in my opinion, comes off as extremely immature, yet somehow is the voice of reason this season. It’s quite a conundrum. When their screen time runs out, I just hope there is enough of a foundation to pull them over the finish line. Both have drank the Bravo Kool-Aid and are in the deep end now.
Charleston Is So Beige
Finally, I just can’t see Paige settling into a Charleston lifestyle, which includes dinners at Ms. Pats and outings to Republic. The fashionista is thriving in New York City, and the same can be said for Craig and his pillow company. To really make the relationship work, something will have to give, and I just don’t see Paige restyling herself in everything Lilly Pulitzer. It be a sad day if it ever came to that.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK PAIGE AND CRAIG WILL LAST?
