If you’ve been keeping up with the Charleston social scene lately, you know the vibe has shifted. For years, the question of Craig Conover's girlfriend had a very specific, very trendy answer: Paige DeSorbo. They were the Bravo power couple that somehow made a long-distance relationship between a NYC fashionista and a Southern pillow mogul look easy.
Until it wasn't.
Now, it’s 2026, and the dust has finally settled on one of the messiest breakups in Southern Charm history. Honestly, watching it unfold was like a slow-motion car crash that we all saw coming but hoped would somehow swerve at the last second.
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The Breakup No One (Except Paige) Saw Coming
Let’s be real for a second. The breakup between Craig and Paige at the end of 2024 wasn't just a headline—it was an earthquake for the Bravo fandom. For three years, we watched Craig "sew" his way into a more domestic life, trading the hard-partying ways of his 20s for a future that supposedly included a New York apartment and a diamond ring.
But then came the December 30, 2024, episode of Giggly Squad.
Paige dropped the bomb. She confirmed they were over, calling the decision "right for both of us." But Craig? He wasn't on the same page. He later went on Watch What Happens Live and basically called her out, saying the split wasn't mutual and that he was completely blindsided. He’d even bought an engagement ring. Imagine that—sitting on a custom-made rock while your girlfriend is telling her podcast listeners that it's time to move on. Ouch.
Who is Craig Conover dating now?
After the fallout, the rumor mill went into overdrive. For a minute there, everyone thought he might go back to Naomie Olindo (again), but she’s busy being engaged to Billy Haire. Then there was the Natalie Buffett era—well, the second Natalie Buffett era.
Reports surfaced in early 2025 that Craig had moved on with influencer Natalie Buffett. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because she’s the high-profile ex of NFL star Dak Prescott. She’s a 27-year-old with a degree in civil engineering and a massive following. Fans spotted them together in Colorado over the 2025 New Year, just weeks after the Paige split.
But wait, it gets more complicated. By early 2026, the name on everyone's lips changed again.
Enter Elizabeth Turner: The New Leading Lady?
As of January 2026, the person most frequently linked as Craig Conover's girlfriend is model and entrepreneur Elizabeth Turner. Craig himself basically confirmed things during an appearance with Andy Cohen, beaming about being "really happy" with someone new.
Elizabeth isn't just a face on a magazine cover; she’s a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur who seems to match Craig’s new "evolved" energy. Unlike the long-distance drama with Paige—where the refusal to move to Charleston became a recurring plot point—the vibe with Elizabeth feels a bit more low-key and less about the "Instagram vs. Reality" struggle.
- Who she is: A model and business owner.
- The location: She's based in LA, which... yeah, is even further than NYC.
- The status: Craig seems genuinely smitten, though he’s being a bit more protective of this relationship than he was in the past.
The Salley Carson Factor
Of course, it wouldn't be Southern Charm without a little hometown drama. Season 11 has been airing, and we’ve seen Salley Carson—yes, the same Salley from the Austen Kroll "Muppet" era—trying to make a move on Craig.
She hasn't been shy about her crush. However, Craig has been giving her some pretty awkward "thanks, but no thanks" energy. He’s been vocal that his heart is elsewhere. Specifically, he’s been mentioning a woman named "Charley" in recent press, though fans are still trying to figure out if that's a nickname for someone else or a new player in the game entirely.
What This Means for Craig’s "Endgame"
Craig is 37 now. He’s not the law school dropout living in a messy house anymore. He’s got the Sewing Down South empire, he’s frozen his sperm (yes, that was a real Season 10 storyline), and he’s clearly looking for a wife.
The problem? He keeps falling for women who live 2,000 miles away.
Whether it's the influencer life of Natalie Buffett or the high-fashion world of Elizabeth Turner, Craig seems drawn to a specific "type" that doesn't necessarily fit into a quiet life in South Carolina. Honestly, it makes you wonder if he’ll ever actually get someone to commit to the "farmhouse in the middle of nowhere" dream he kept pitching to Paige.
Key Takeaways for Fans
If you're trying to keep track of the Craig Conover girlfriend saga, here’s the bottom line as we start 2026:
- The Paige Era is Dead: Paige has moved on with Joe D’Amelio and has officially left Summer House. There is no "reunion" on the horizon, despite Craig once saying he'd take her back in a heartbeat.
- It's Model Season: Craig is back to dating in the model/influencer circuit. It’s a comfortable space for him, but it carries the same long-distance risks.
- Southern Charm Drama: Watch Season 11 for the "Salley vs. New Girlfriend" tension. It's the primary arc for Craig this year.
Next Steps for the Obsessed:
To see how this actually plays out on screen, your best bet is to keep up with the weekly Southern Charm episodes on Bravo. If you want the real, unfiltered updates, watch Craig’s Instagram Stories—he’s notoriously bad at keeping secrets when he’s been hanging out at a bar in Charleston. You can also track Elizabeth Turner's socials for any "accidental" sightings of a certain sewing machine logo in the background of her photos.