Reality TV is never short of drama, and this time, the spotlight is on the fiery clash between Summer House star Carl Radke and Southern Charm’s Craig Conover. The drama unfolded after Craig and Paige DeSorbo announced their breakup. However, the real shocker wasn’t the split itself—it was Carl’s strong reaction. Without hesitation, he openly criticized Craig, calling him “disgusting” and “fame-hungry.”
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover were once considered one of the most intriguing couples in reality TV. However, their relationship eventually came to an end. While both tried to remain civil about the breakup, Carl Radke had a very different perspective.
As a close friend of Paige and a key member of Summer House, Carl never fully supported their relationship. He believed Craig was always more concerned with himself than with Paige’s feelings. When the breakup happened, Carl saw it as an opportunity to speak up and defend his friend.
In a recent interview, Carl didn’t hold back in expressing his disdain for Craig. He accused him of being a “fame-hungry” individual who prioritized personal gain over genuine relationships. According to Carl, Craig only stayed with Paige to boost his own popularity through Summer House.
"Craig never truly valued Paige. To him, the relationship was just a way to gain more attention. It’s disgusting how someone can exploit another person’s emotions just for fame." – Carl harshly stated.
This statement quickly spread, igniting intense debates among fans. While some agreed with Carl, believing Craig was never the right fit for Paige, others criticized Carl for inserting himself into a private matter.
Carl’s resentment toward Craig didn’t come out of nowhere. In previous seasons of Summer House, Craig’s behavior had already caused tension within the group. Carl had often found Craig’s actions inconsiderate and believed he never truly cared about Paige’s well-being.
Moreover, Carl had hinted before that Craig was the type of person who “always wants to be the center of attention” and would use anything to achieve that—even an insincere relationship. To Carl, this was completely unacceptable.
Unsurprisingly, Craig Conover did not stay silent. He quickly fired back, claiming that Carl was the one trying to use the drama for attention.
"I don’t know why Carl is so upset. He seems to be making a bigger deal out of this just to get attention. If anyone here is fame-hungry, it’s not me." – Craig responded.
Craig also argued that Carl was “overacting” and unnecessarily escalating a situation that should have remained between him and Paige. According to Craig, relationships don’t always work out, and he never intended to use Paige for publicity.
As Carl and Craig publicly attack each other, Paige DeSorbo has remained silent, refusing to comment on the situation. This has only fueled speculation about her true stance.
Some believe she is supporting Carl, given their close friendship. Others think she’s trying to remain neutral to avoid making things more complicated.
The Carl Radke vs. Craig Conover feud is far from over. Given both their outspoken personalities, this drama is likely to escalate even further. The real question is whether Paige will step in to address the situation, and whether Craig will continue to defend himself or let the drama die down.
One thing is certain: the relationship between Carl and Craig has taken a serious hit. Once reality TV acquaintances, they are now rivals, publicly calling each other out. And the fans? They’re eagerly waiting to see who will win the battle of public support.
Reality TV drama never truly ends—and this may just be the first chapter in the heated saga between Carl Radke and Craig Conover.
