Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover.
Monica Schipper/Getty ImagesCraig Conover and Paige Desorbo They're a match made in reality TV heaven — and their quirky romance is why we're picking Bravo's Best Couples of 2024.
Craig, 35, was a fan favorite on Southern charm Since its first appearance in 2014, Us WeeklyHis love for him It has grown almost as much as his pillow empire year after year. (Remember when he famously asked, “What's wrong with my sewing?” He now owns Sewing Down South and the pillows are magical.)
Meanwhile Paige joined Summer house In season three, which aired in 2019, she became known for her rude — and sometimes brutal — remarks. Season 9 hasn't even premiered and she teases in the trailer about the costar Kyle Cook “Pretend”Diplo“ It really has us reeling For more.
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover were friends for years before their relationship took a romantic turn. The Southern Charm star and Summer House character crossed paths as they starred on their respective Bravo shows. “I met Craig three years ago and he was single. I had a boyfriend, whom I completely respected (…)
While Craig and Paige, Who started dating in 2021They faced split rumors over the course of their romance, Craig denied there was trouble in paradise. “We're still together,” he said. and! news on December 9, confirming that he and his “chicken,” as Page calls her, are still going strong despite living in different cities.
Scroll down to find out why Paige and Craig are Bravo's best couple of 2024:
Fashion is not for casual conversations
When Craig shows up in the Hamptons to see Paige Summer house The couple somehow finds themselves having a serious discussion while wearing the most ridiculous costumes. Think pirates or flamingos, and you get it.
Honestly, it doesn't matter what the topic is, we're just fans of watching Craig explain conspiracy theories in “apocalypse” fashion or Page narrate a fight while dressed as a race car driver.
Paige makes an Italian out of Craig
During the February episode of Summer housePaige revealed that she had to teach Craig different types of pasta. She admitted that Craig “Googled 'what is rigatoni' when we were in Italy.” His reason? “He couldn't remember what she looked like,” Paige said.
Gabe Prescod He replied: “This isn't even specialty pasta!” Paige replied:No, it's not niche!“
Despite Craig's pasta mistake, Paige continued to show him her Italian roots by going to Itay together several times. Following their trip to Capri in September, Craig shared a series of photos on Instagram, including a selfie by the sea and shots of pasta dishes and various desserts. “I'm dating an Italian” He captioned the post.
If you're a witch, then I'm a witch
Craig and Paige don't shy away from awkward conversations, in fact they often add fuel to each other's fire.
During one of the episodes in March Summer houseI asked Paige a serious question: “If we were dating for about six months and then I told you I thought I was a witch, would you stay with me?” Or will you break up with me?
Craig said that it “wouldn't bother him” and that he actually “thinks it's cool.” However, Paige joked that if the roles were reversed, she wouldn't fall. “If I were a witch, I'd break up with you,” she joked, to which Craig asked: “Can boys be witches?”
Their journeys give us envy
When they're not traveling back and forth between Craig's home in Charleston and Page's pad in New York City, the couple travels by plane around the world. they Getaways to Italy They are at the top of our envy list, but their journeys are… Saint Tropez, France and Aspen, ColoradoThis year also made us jealous.
Craig isn't afraid to feel all the feels
Craig has made it clear in the past that he wants to get married and have kids, and while he and Paige aren't there yet, he's not afraid to talk about his feelings.
“(We) don't let the unknown of the future ruin our happiness today,” Craig said exclusively. we In September he and Paige chose to go long distance. “With our ability to travel and technology, we are very fortunate to be able to spend half our time in New York and the other half in Charleston. They are two great places to live.”
“Until we have kids,” he explained, they don’t have to “pick a place” to put down roots. Craig also noted that he could “go date someone who lives in Charleston” but she “wouldn't be the one.”
The reality star added that for now he and Paige are “just kind of enjoying life and seeing where (it's going) and (seeing) what we can do with our careers.”
Distance makes their hearts grow fonder
“Craig is my sweet, sweet, sensitive, childish friend. I've been taking care of him now for two years,” Paige said during the conference. Summer house Season 8 premierewhich aired in February. “Right now, we're still doing long runs. But I'm feeling a good rhythm now.”
That same month, Paige teased her boyfriend from afar after he posted Sexy photo in the gym During their separation. “Did I just post a thirst trap? We'll talk when I get home,” she cheekily wrote in the comments section.
They have raised the bar for couples' style
Craig had a somewhat elegant Southern style when fans first met him, but after dating Paige he updated his look. Paige has always had style, and her fit photos on social media regularly inspire us, but her work with Craig has elevated his wardrobe and made it even sexier.
Paige stands her ground on their timeline
When Paige called Craig her “boyfriend” and said she thought of him as such “Her best friend” during the April episode to Summer house, Daniel Oliveira He became anxious. However, Paige stood her ground and said she was confident he was the one. “I will marry him but it will be on my own terms,” she declared.
Craig said exclusively we In September he's great with Paige's schedule. “It will be fun when that time comes,” he said of marriage. “I think the fact that we were able to settle down and calm down was really nice.”
Home objects for the win
“For me and Paige, the time we spend in the backyard is our quality time,” Craig revealed during the show's Season 10 episode. Southern charmwhich aired in December, is a reference to his ornate Charleston home.
He explained: “When we first started dating, we were out all the time. We've just grown up with each other where we prefer to spend time at home relaxing rather than partying. I built this sanctuary for us to be away from the world and be able to relax and connect.
The only thing the couple doesn't have yet is a dog Craig said exclusively we In September it's a “great idea.” He noted that Big's cat, Daphne, “loves a brother.” He gushed, “I'm all about growing our little animal family.”
He is the king of the pillow – and she is his queen
In 2023, Paige teamed up with Craig for two Sewing kits down south They helped with the design. “It's a fun, complementary relationship where we're both busy enough to have our own stuff, but we're always able to support side projects and stuff,” Craig said exclusively. we In September.
Even though they haven't released a third collection this year, Paige has constantly supported her husband, which makes us love them even more.
However, the couple added to their cozy and cozy brand when Craig appeared on Paige's showIn bed with Paige Desorbo“Amazon Live web series in July. While they were sitting in bed, Paige quizzed Craig about different women's beauty products to test his knowledge.
