Moments from Summer House Season 9 Featuring Paige and Craig That Haven’t Held Up Well

Bravo cameras captured the final summer of Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover before they decided to end their relationship.

In Summer House season 9, episode 3, which premiered on February 26, Paige disclosed her thoughts on freezing her eggs, mentioning that her then-boyfriend Craig had already frozen his sperm. (Although Summer House filmed in July-August 2024, Paige and Craig split in November after three years together.)

“I said to him, ‘I should probably freeze my eggs.’ And he replies, ‘Oh should I freeze my sperm?’” she reminisced, explaining that Craig’s test results showed he was “perfectly fine.” She even joked, “If anything, [he was] above average.”

Paige’s comments regarding a potential family with Craig are not the only surprising revelations as this season progresses.

Scroll down to discover which moments and quotes from Paige and Craig in season 9 of Summer House have aged poorly:

Italian Memories

During the season 9 premiere, aired on February 12, Paige shared details about her recent trip to Italy with Craig and her family. “It was wonderful. Craig joined us for about four or five days,” she told Ciara Miller, adding, “My brother and I ganged up on Craig the entire time. Every time he spoke, we’d go, ‘Shut up Craig!’”

Facing Pregnancy Anxieties

Paige opened up about her path to motherhood during the season premiere following castmate Lindsay Hubbard’s pregnancy announcement. (Lindsay welcomed her daughter Gemma in December 2024.)

“In my younger years, I had this idealistic view of life, thinking ‘You get a job, get married, and have a baby,’” Paige expressed to the camera. “I also used to go tanning. You grow up and learn.”

She admitted, “Craig is ready to marry and have a baby, but I’m still … not.”

Feeling ‘Bad’ for Craig

In a moment that resonates more now knowing their relationship ended, Paige shared insights about her long-distance relationship with Craig during the February 19 episode. After discussing their conflicting schedules over FaceTime, Paige noted their dynamic had shifted.

“Mark the date, ‘cause I’m gonna admit it,” she stated in a confessional. “I feel a bit sorry for Craig because I am a different person than the girl he started dating three years ago.”

“I’m busier. I’m not around as much. I’ve changed my perspective on a lot of things,” she continued, highlighting changes in her thoughts about “marriage, moving, and having a baby” since their relationship began.

“I won’t apologize for my life getting busier or for my evolving views,” Paige asserted. “But I recognize that I have changed significantly.”

Not Prepared for Kids

In season 9, episode 2, Paige revealed that Lindsay’s pregnancy was “stressful” regarding her own relationship. “Let’s put it into perspective: Craig and I started dating, then Lindsay and Carl [Radke] began dating,” she recalled. “Then they got engaged, planned a wedding, and ultimately called it off.”

Paige continued, “Then [Lindsay] found a new boyfriend, got pregnant, and I’m still dating Craig. I’m feeling pressured about having a baby, and I’m not ready for that.”

No More Lounge Days

“Craig has wanted to start a family and have me move into his home since literally the moment he texted me,” Paige revealed during the February 26 episode. “But I’ve worked for this opportunity in my career for over ten years.”

Reflecting on her earlier goals, she stated, “Sure, I would’ve loved to lay in bed and be taken care of. I would’ve loved to marry a guy and say, ‘Now I’m done,’ but that’s just not my reality.”

Conducting a ‘Health Check’

When Craig visited New York in season 9, episode 5, he and Paige engaged in a serious conversation about their future while dining at an Australian restaurant. After Paige noted her hectic schedule made it impossible to find time to freeze her eggs, Craig admitted it was disappointing they were constantly busy and far apart.

“Sometimes, it feels like we live separate lives due to our busy schedules,” Craig stated, emphasizing, “I’d hate for our relationship to take a backseat as we get busier.” He voiced his concerns for their future, saying, “As we continue to expand our commitments, we must prioritize each other and ensure our relationship remains strong.”

Craig clarified that he wasn’t upset, but he viewed the conversation as a “health check” for their relationship to prevent any unraveling.

“Are you feeling any unhappiness?” Paige inquired. Craig claimed he was content, but he noted, “We are much busier now than when we first started dating.”

Increased Success, Less Time Together

During the March 12 episode, Craig commented on how “awesome” it was that Paige was becoming “more successful and busier,” prompting Paige to question, “Is it really?”

When Craig asked if Paige believed he was genuinely happy for her achievements, she admitted she hadn’t anticipated her career trajectory either.

“My career has taken a different direction, and I can’t travel as freely as before,” Paige explained, assuring Craig, “I don’t want you to ever feel neglected or like you aren’t a priority. You absolutely are.”

She mentioned that Craig needed to be “a bit understanding” that they would spend more time apart that year due to her work obligations.

“Honestly, if you remained this busy for the rest of our lives, I can’t see it working out,” Craig replied. He recognized that Paige would prioritize work “ten out of ten” now, but warned that once they had kids, she wouldn’t be able to “always choose work.”

Paige confessed that Craig’s perspective made her feel as though “becoming more successful is a negative” and that if she didn’t make him her “No. 1 priority,” she would feel guilty.

Craig attempted to diffuse the tension, asserting he didn’t want her to “slow down,” but Paige pointed out that Craig was prepared for kids “tomorrow” and a traditional lifestyle.

“I don’t desire a slow life,” she confided. Craig admitted he envisioned the dad-life and backyard hangouts “someday,” adding, “I never anticipated being in such a submissive, relationship dynamic.”

Paige jokingly asked, “Should I apologize for being strong and independent?” to which Craig responded, “I didn’t expect to give up so much decision-making.”

Paige’s Growing Anxiety

“I’m somewhat frustrated with Craig for personal reasons within our relationship,” Paige revealed during the March 19 episode. “But now, I’m also irritated with him for avoiding the conversation with Kyle [Cooke], which adds to my stress.”

Paige acknowledged that Craig’s reluctance to address issues with Kyle regarding their alcohol brand conflict was “increasing my anxiety,” adding, “What frustrates me further is that he doesn’t realize he’s contributing to my stress.” (Kyle and Craig had a disagreement in 2024 over Craig’s investment in a competing alcohol brand, Spritz Society. Craig claimed he wanted to invest in Kyle’s company, Loverboy, but Kyle stated they never had a serious conversation about it.)

Furthermore, Paige confided in Amanda Batula about her concerns regarding her “Giggly Squad” podcast tour. “I have this feeling that I’m going to end up resentful towards Craig,” she stated.

‘Annual Review’

Craig and Paige tried to engage in a serious discussion about her focus on him during the March 19 episode — while both dressed in pirate costumes — questioning how much attention she was allocating towards the Southern Charm star.

“Do you feel like a priority, honey?” Paige jested while seated in a lifeboat with Craig. “Yeah, you’ve really made me feel like a priority this weekend,” he replied.

Craig expressed he didn’t want to feel neglected when Paige was on tour. Paige clarified that she didn’t want to feel guilty about her career path, as it differed significantly from what they had anticipated when they began dating.

“I just want clarity on how I fit into your life,” Craig expressed. “I was simply asking for reassurance and wanted to ensure that after three years, we’re still good. How do we keep having these status check-ins?”

Paige joked, “I’ll give you an annual review. I’ll let you know if you’re getting fired.”

Craig’s Insecurities Frustrate Paige

“Craig mentioning he doesn’t feel appreciated and is anxious about how the tour may impact our relationship [is frustrating]. I’m not shipping out to war,” Paige quipped during the March 26 episode, referring to her upcoming “Giggly Squad” podcast tour. “It’s just three months of intensive travel.”

She shared with the cameras, “I’ve told him he can join me on any tour stop…. I care for Craig, but I’ve spent my entire life striving for this opportunity. I don’t want to feel pressured because he feels neglected.”

Negative Vibes

During the March 26 episode, Paige recapped her earlier dinner with Craig, where he voiced concerns about her traveling for work.

“He started saying, ‘I come to you 90 percent of the time, and we’ve never discussed this. Now you’re touring. I want to ensure our relationship stays a priority,’” Paige reiterated.

After discussing it with Amanda, who asked if Paige felt Craig was “not supportive,” Paige confessed, “I feel like he gets his feelings hurt when I shine.”

Paige then revealed, “After getting home, he said, ‘Obviously on camera, I wouldn’t admit that you’re busier than me and your work is bigger.’ I asked, ‘Why not?’ He replied, ‘Well, that would seem negative.’ I responded, ‘For you, maybe.’”

This revelation led Paige to ponder, “Am I possibly dating a secret hater?” Ciara nodded in agreement, dubbing Craig a definite “hater.”

Bless His Heart

“Recently, I’ve felt that Craig is somewhat criticizing me in a gentler way,” Paige admitted during the April 2 episode, explaining, “He uses nice words, but I feel uncomfortable inside without understanding why.”

She pointed out that leading up to the “Giggly Squad” podcast tour, she realized Conover showed “no interest in discussing my career unless it relates to him and our relationship.”

Summer House airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.