The friendship between Craig Conover and Austen Kroll, two stars of Southern Charm, has taken a dramatic turn as Austen hinted at "exposing" Craig in a cryptic social media post. Though the post was later deleted, it sparked intense speculation and controversy among fans.
Craig Conover and Austen Kroll were once considered the closest duo in Southern Charm. They frequently appeared together, supported each other’s businesses, and shared a strong personal bond. However, their friendship began to unravel due to a series of underlying tensions.
One of the main reasons for their fallout was Austen’s involvement in Craig’s relationship with Paige DeSorbo. When Craig and Paige broke up late last year, Austen made headlines by implying in an interview that Paige had "moved on with another man" shortly after the breakup.
Craig was reportedly furious, feeling betrayed by Austen for revealing personal details that should have remained private. This led to Craig distancing himself from Austen and avoiding him at recent events.
Months after tensions between Craig and Austen surfaced, Austen posted a cryptic message on his Instagram, hinting at exposing a secret about Craig Conover.
Although he did not explicitly name Craig, Southern Charm fans quickly speculated that the post was directed at his former friend.
Some notable excerpts from Austen’s post included:
- "The truth will come out sooner or later..."
- "No one is perfect, but pretending to be only makes things worse."
- "It’s sad to see a former friend show their true colors."
However, just hours after sharing the post, Austen mysteriously deleted it without any explanation, fueling further speculation that a major revelation might be on the horizon.
Craig did not directly respond to Austen’s post on social media, but in a recent interview, he expressed that he no longer cares about what Austen says or does.
"I don’t know why he’s acting this way, but I don’t have time to think about it. I’m focused on my work and my life," Craig said in an interview with Bravo.
Meanwhile, Paige DeSorbo, Craig’s ex-girlfriend, also addressed Austen’s previous comments. She denied having moved on so quickly and criticized Austen for spreading false information.
Although they were once best friends, it seems unlikely that Craig Conover and Austen Kroll will reconcile anytime soon.
According to insider sources, Southern Charm producers are considering incorporating their feud into the upcoming season, meaning fans might witness a direct confrontation between the two on the show.
While Craig continues to focus on his fashion brand, Sewing Down South, Austen is busy managing his beer company, Trop Hop. Both appear to be moving forward on separate paths, with no sign of rekindling their former friendship.
Even though Austen Kroll’s cryptic post was deleted, the tension between him and Craig Conover remains unresolved. Southern Charm fans are eager to see whether Austen will actually "expose" Craig or if this was merely a publicity stunt.
Can their friendship be salvaged, or is this the definitive end of one of Southern Charm’s most iconic friendships? Only time will tell.
