After the public breakup between Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover, social media quickly became divided. While many fans expressed their sadness over the end of their two-year relationship, others took a more critical stance—harshly attacking Paige. Some even went as far as calling her “horrible” and “trash.” Faced with this wave of online hate, Paige has finally broken her silence, addressing the criticism in a strong and direct response.
The relationship between Summer House star Paige DeSorbo and Southern Charm favorite Craig Conover had been seen as one of reality TV’s most beloved romances. However, after more than two years together, the couple officially called it quits. What captured even more attention was Craig’s reaction—he openly shed tears while speaking about the breakup, admitting that he was deeply saddened and still had feelings for Paige.
This emotional moment quickly spread across social media, with many fans sympathizing with Craig. However, the response also took a darker turn as some began blaming Paige for the breakup, flooding her social media accounts with hateful comments.
At first, Paige DeSorbo remained silent. But as the online attacks escalated, she decided to speak out. In a social media post, she firmly defended herself, stating that no one truly understands the dynamics of a relationship except for the people in it.
She wrote: "Everyone has the right to feel sad after a breakup, but that doesn’t mean someone else should be blamed or labeled with hateful words. No one knows our relationship better than we do, and we made the best decision for both of us."
Paige also emphasized that love is not a one-sided story and that both she and Craig had their reasons for ending things. She urged the public to respect their decision and sent words of encouragement to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
In reality, rumors of Paige and Craig’s relationship troubles had been circulating months before their official breakup. Many fans had noticed changes in their social media interactions—Paige had stopped posting as many photos with Craig, and the two were rarely seen together in public.
In some episodes of Summer House, Paige even expressed concerns about Craig wanting her to move to Charleston, while she felt she wasn’t ready for that step. Their differences in lifestyle and future plans may have contributed to their ultimate decision to part ways.
The backlash against Paige after Craig’s emotional reaction sparked mixed reactions online. Some believed she didn’t deserve the hate, arguing that breakups are mutual decisions and no one should be unfairly blamed. Others, however, felt that Paige was too cold and lacked empathy for Craig.
Psychologists have weighed in, defending Paige and emphasizing that while it’s natural to grieve a breakup, no one should be held responsible for another person’s emotions. People cope with breakups differently, and the most important thing is to respect the choices made by those involved.
The criticism Paige DeSorbo has faced simply because Craig Conover was emotional after their breakup raises an important question about how the public reacts to relationship endings. While Craig has every right to feel heartbroken, Paige also has every right to defend herself against unfair attacks.
Instead of choosing sides, perhaps the more meaningful approach is to respect their decision and understand that not all relationships end in a fairy tale. Paige and Craig shared wonderful moments together, and even though their paths have diverged, they both deserve kindness and respect.
