this southern charm The actors are no strangers to drama — but according to the stars Shep RossThere will be an especially heated atmosphere for both actors during the show’s Season 11 reunion.
“I mean, Craig [Conover] and austin [Kroll] Yes,” Shep told exclusively US Weekly while walking the BravoCon 2025 red carpet on Friday, November 14, in Las Vegas. “Their differences are eye-opening. And it’s real and it’s raw.”
When asked if he believed the pair would maintain their friendship after the show ended, Shep — who considers both close friends — gave a candid response.
“They can,” he told us. “They were both very stubborn and stubborn.”
One of the problems the pair faced, according to Shep, was Craig’s tendency to “get wrapped up” in relationships. before he openly Peggy DesorboCraig is single and therefore has greater access to his male friends—for better or worse.
“I think you’re going to see, you know, him, for all intents and purposes, kind of isolate himself and really immerse himself in his relationship,” Shep said of Craig’s previous relationships. “I don’t recommend that. I think you have to maintain a good balance because, unfortunately, when it doesn’t work, you have to really recalibrate and reconnect.”
He continued, “If you stay connected and you’re more comfortable opening up about your doubts and fears, which we should all be doing, like, you should be vulnerable. That’s not a bad thing.”
For the uninitiated, Craig went through his very public breakup. summer house supporting role. Paige announced in December 2024 that she and Craig had parted ways after a romance sparked in 2021. Paige later revealed that she and Craig had broken up. southern charm It will be released on Thanksgiving weekend in November 2024.
Shortly after their breakup, the two had a low-key spat online, sharing conflicting stories about their breakup. Craig claimed he was “shocked” that the relationship ended, while Paige was busy denying she cheated on her ex.
“What do I look for in a man?” DeSorbo asked while reading a question on a February episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast, seemingly taking a break from dating. “Having them go away is what I want. Having them turn away and not talk to me is probably the first thing on my list. So this Valentine’s Day, it’s all about me.”
It was later revealed that Craig had joined celebrity-endorsed dating app Raya, which he later admitted was just to gain “approval.”
“It didn’t feel as good as I thought it would,” he told Andy Cohen February.
Despite his friend and fellow co-star self-isolating, Shep had nothing but positive things to say. us About how Craig returned to society after being single.
“I think he did a great job,” Shep told us. “I’m happy. I love single Craig.”
Shep also supports many of Craig’s endeavors that also keep him away from his friends – endeavors that don’t involve women.
“Whitney spent a lot of time with me and Austin,” he explained. “We love Craig and we stay in touch with Craig. Craig is a busy man. He travels all over the place and I respect and support that.”
