Paige Withdraws from Southern Charm: A Clash of Northern and Southern Culture?
It’s hardly surprising that Paige DeSorbo decided to sever ties with the entire Southern Charm cast, including Madison LeCroy — who was once considered one of her closest friends on the show. Behind this decision lies not just personal conflicts, but also a profound cultural, lifestyle, and ideological divide between two women who seemed to share much in common on the surface.
When Harmony Is Only Skin Deep
Paige and Madison had a clear connection through their shared sense of femininity, fashion, and their sparkle in the glitzy world of reality TV. They both loved beauty, polish, and knew how to use fashion to express their personalities. However, that connection proved to be just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the makeup and heels lie two entirely different value systems.
Madison – A Symbol of Southern Tradition
Madison isn’t just a quintessential "Southern Belle" — she represents the traditional values deeply rooted in the American South: family, manners, and a more conventional approach to gender roles. She lives and acts in the way many Southern women do — more reserved, deeply respectful of social etiquette, and at times, fairly conservative. This is also why she found common ground with Craig Conover — Paige’s boyfriend — so effortlessly.
Paige – A Cold Gaze from the North
Paige is the epitome of a New York girl: sharp, pragmatic, and unafraid to voice her opinions. As a “Yankee,” she was raised in an environment that champions individualism and independence. She struggled to adapt to the slower-paced, mannered, and somewhat old-fashioned lifestyle of Charleston. Her impatience with the unspoken social rules of the South gradually created distance between her and Craig’s circle — including Madison.
Irreconcilable Differences
When superficial similarities were no longer enough to hold them together, Paige chose to step back — not only because of her issues with Craig, but because she realized she had never truly belonged in that world. This wasn’t a scandal; it was the natural outcome of a cultural collision — where initial fascination could not bridge a deep and fundamental divide.
