Southern Charm Season 10 Reunion: Cast Members Share Their Fear of Craig Conover
During the highly anticipated reunion filming for Southern Charm Season 10, host Andy Cohen prompted a revealing moment when he asked cast members if they felt intimidated by Craig Conover. Remarkably, five participants—Austen Kroll, Leva Bonaparte, Jarret “JT”Thomas, Venita Aspen, and Rodrigo Reyes—raised their hands in response.
Austen Kroll openly admitted he feels “terrified”of the repercussions that might come from Conover’s reactions. Following this frank admission, Reyes elaborated on the dynamics at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly published on March 29, 2025.
“Craig wants things his way. Listen, I get that. I can be the same way, and sometimes that can come across as being domineering, I guess,”said Reyes.
Reyes continued to describe Conover’s ambition and busy lifestyle:
“Craig is a very busy person. His business is growing, expanding, and he’s very driven in that sense. And I think that’s kind of like his ambition. Sometimes, maybe he can stop and reflect and be there for his friends.”
The season finale, which aired on Bravo on April 3, 2025, illuminated various cast dynamics and the intricate relationships within the group.
Insights from the Reunion: Cast Members Open Up
The revelations from the reunion extended beyond simple acknowledgments of fear. Leva Bonaparte, JT Thomas, and Venita Aspen articulated their worries about Conover’s unpredictable responses when confronted during the filming hosted by Cohen.
In his interview at the GLAAD Media Awards, Reyes provided specific instances illustrating the interactions among the cast. A notable point of contention was Conover’s advice to Shep Rose regarding his romantic relationship with Sienna Evans.
At one point, Conover suggested to Rose that he should end his relationship with Evans. This advice gained significance when Rose confirmed his status as single in November 2024, following a short-lived romance that began in the spring of that year.
Despite any tensions, Reyes maintained an optimistic outlook on the future of their relationships:
“Everyone should enjoy their time together,”he remarked at the GLAAD Media Awards.
The second segment of the reunion, aired on April 3, aimed to delve deeper into the evolving dynamics among the cast members.
Shifts in Conover’s Relationships and Business Ventures
The interpersonal dynamics shifted notably after Craig Conover’s breakup with Paige DeSorbo in November 2024, which marked the end of their three-year relationship. By the Season 10 finale, Conover appeared to seek more support from cast members Shep Rose and Austen Kroll, breaking away from his earlier patterns.
Reyes acknowledged this transformation in his conversation at the GLAAD Media Awards, suggesting that Conover’s newfound single status could pave the way for deeper friendships:
“With Craig being single now, there’s potential for him to spend more time with friends,”he noted, hinting at the hope for renewed connections.
Craig Conover: A Multifaceted Businessman
Craig Conover’s career trajectory is marked by diverse ventures since he graduated from the College of Charleston in 2010. After attending Charleston School of Law and passing the South Carolina Bar in 2017, he launched his own legal practice, the Craig Conover Law Firm, in March 2021, focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.
Additionally, Conover expanded into retail by creating Sewing Down South, which saw substantial success with reported monthly revenues reaching a quarter-million dollars. Notably, the company secured its first major wholesale order for 30,000 pillows during the Season 7 reunion.
In March 2022, he ventured into authorship with his book, Pillow Talk: What’s Wrong with My Sewing?, detailing his professional evolution. He has also participated in collaborations, such as with HSN in June 2021, extending his brand into home accessories beyond pillows.
Viewers can catch all episodes of Southern Charm Season 10 on the Bravo TV network online. For continued updates on Craig Conover’s journey, fans are encouraged to follow him on Instagram at @caconover.