Paige DeSorbo dropped a bombshell about her relationship with Craig Conover during the Season 9 premiere of Summer House. In a dramatic twist, six months after the show initially wrapped filming, DeSorbo sat down with her co-stars Amanda Batula and Lindsay Hubbard for an additional scene to discuss her breakup with Conover. The conversation revealed a lot of tension and unresolved issues between the two, leaving fans stunned. DeSorbo, who announced the split in December 2024, expressed her hurt and frustration, revealing that she felt betrayed by Conover’s actions during their relationship.
DeSorbo, 32, confronted Conover, 37, about the unfounded rumor that she cheated on him, which had been circulating. She was upset that he refused to dispel the speculation, leaving her reputation in question. “You’re gonna let people say that I’m a cheater? I caught you texting two bitches in the course of our relationship,” DeSorbo told the women, her voice filled with anger and hurt. She made it clear that she was done with him, saying, “Now, you’re dead to me.” The scene ended with Batula and Hubbard looking shocked, highlighting the intensity of the moment.
This new revelation came after both DeSorbo and Batula publicly called out Conover for not shutting down the cheating rumors. DeSorbo addressed the situation on her Giggly Squad podcast last month, expressing her disappointment that no one, including Conover, defended her. “No one involved was defending me, which I found … interesting,” she said. She felt isolated and unsupported, especially since she had been in a three-year relationship with Conover. Meanwhile, Batula slammed Conover on Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast, calling it “insanity” that he didn’t clear up the rumors. “That was still your girlfriend of three years. Like, stand up for her a little bit,” she said, criticizing Conover for his silence.
DeSorbo vehemently denied ever cheating on Conover, either physically or emotionally, during their relationship. She made it clear that she was loyal to him, and the fact that he didn’t defend her against the rumors was deeply hurtful. Batula also criticized Conover for “sending the dogs after her,” implying that he allowed the situation to spiral out of control. The whole situation painted a picture of a messy breakup, with both sides airing their grievances publicly.
Conover later addressed the situation on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, explaining that he didn’t speak up because he didn’t want to be involved in the drama. “I got broken up with,” he said. “I’m the ex-boyfriend moving on with my life. I’m sorry that I’m not reading Reddit every day and getting on there and defending her. I never said [she] cheated, so I’m not a part of [that].” His response seemed dismissive of DeSorbo’s feelings, leaving many to wonder why he didn’t take the opportunity to clear her name.
The breakup has clearly left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth, with both DeSorbo and Conover attempting to move on but still dealing with the aftermath. Summer House continues to air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock. Fans are undoubtedly tuning in to see how the drama unfolds, but for DeSorbo and Conover, it seems like this chapter of their lives is officially closed.
