Craig Conover is said to be “all in” with his rumored new girlfriend, Natalie Buffett.
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Months after splitting from Summer House star Paige DeSorbo, 32, and as her alleged thoughts on the reported romance were shared, an insider shed new light on the 36-year-old Southern Charm cast member’s relationship with Natalie, revealing that the duo enjoyed a “brief” fling after his 2017 split from Naomie Olindo, 32, and before his short-lived romance with Natalie Hegnauer in 2020.
“Craig and Natalie met years ago and had a fling,” a source told Us Weekly on April 2.
According to the insider, Craig and Natalie initially met through mutual friends. However, it was “not good timing” for the pair, and they ultimately called it quits in 2019 before “[reconnecting] around the end of last year when they were both traveling in Colorado for New Year’s Eve.”
“Craig wasn’t in a spot to date anyone seriously but loved reconnecting with her,” the source noted, adding that he “always believes in signs and things working out if they are meant to be.”
Just last week, Craig appeared on Watch What Happens Live, where he confirmed he was “seeing someone” and was “very happy.”
“They are taking things slow, and it’s still pretty new, but Craig is all in,” the insider continued. “They’ve been spending time together in Charleston and New York City.”
As for how long they’ve been together, the source claimed they’ve been in touch for a few months and added that Natalie “travels often” but “spends time” in New York and Florida.
“Craig is smitten and excited about the relationship,” the source went on. “[He] loves that Natalie likes being low key with him and they have been having fun together … Everyone around him is happy that he is happy … [He’s been in] great spirits after a really rough breakup and his friends are supporting him.”
As Craig enjoys his new romance, Paige is said to be unbothered by his status.
“Paige isn’t fazed by Craig dating,” another source shared with Us Weekly. “[She] has been open to dating again, but is really focused on work. It will take someone extremely special to be able to tie her down. She’s a hot commodity and people are always trying to date her.”
“Paige is super motivated, and career focused and doesn’t want to be bogged down in a relationship right now,” the insider continued. “Paige wants to have a fun summer and is doing what she wants right now.”
