Craig Conover is trying to move forward by saying goodbye to his past.
While appearing on the Thursday, March 27, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Conover, 36, revealed the fate of the engagement ring he purchased for Paige DeSorbo before they split.
“I just returned it this morning,” he told host Andy Cohen. “Diamonds are down right now so [the jeweler] was like, ‘Do you care if I hold it?’ I just don’t need custody of it anymore so I took it back to the guy.”
While close friend Austen Kroll was visibly shocked by the revelation, Shep Rose tried to crack a joke when he asked, “Can I borrow $100?”
In December 2024, DeSorbo, 32, announced on her “Giggly Squad” podcast that her romantic relationship with Conover was over after three years of dating.
Two months later, Southern Charm viewers learned that Conover had purchased an engagement ring before his breakup.
“I’m gonna propose,” he said in a preview of the Bravo reality show. “She asked me to buy her a ring and, like, I did.”
Since the split was confirmed, many cast members from both Southern Charm and DeSorbo’s Summer House have weighed in on what went wrong.
Conover, however, is trying his best to move forward. Part of that process is dating someone new.
“I’ve been seeing someone,” he teased on WWHL. “I’ve been reminded that the universe works in crazy ways and everything happens for a reason.”
While a lot has transpired since DeSorbo first confirmed the breakup at the end of 2024, Conover remains grateful for the relationship and is choosing to focus on the positive memories.
“When Paige did her first breakup podcast, she said I was the best boyfriend she ever had, and I truly believe we had a wonderful relationship,” he said. “I think I was one of the most supportive people in her life.”
When asked to comment on the speculation surrounding what went wrong, Conover explained that he didn’t want to respond to what other Bravo stars were saying.
“I have my memories and we had a great relationship, and now I’m moving on in my life,” he shared. “I obviously was surprised when she left and I’m just kind of focused on moving forward. … I haven’t done anything except try to move on with my life. I’m really happy in the chapter that I’m in.”
Southern Charm airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET while Summer House airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
