If you’ve spent any time in the Bravo ecosystem lately, you know that the "wedding of the century" for Summer House stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula wasn't just about the flowers or the Loverboy. It was about the fallout. Specifically, the messy, drunken, and long-denied drama involving Southern Charm star Craig Conover.
For years, rumors swirled. Fans whispered. Bloggers posted "blind items" about a certain Charleston reality star acting out at the 2021 nuptials. Craig denied it. Paige DeSorbo, his girlfriend at the time, played defense. But the truth eventually clawed its way out during the Summer House Season 8 reunion and subsequent after-shows in 2024 and 2025.
Basically, Craig didn't just have a few too many cocktails. He managed to alienate the hosts, insult the family, and get himself physically barred from the premises.
The Bathroom Incident: Where It All Went South
The core of the drama—the actual moment that got Craig Conover booted—revolves around a bathroom. It sounds ridiculous, right? Most wedding drama involves a jilted ex or a bad toast. This involved plumbing.
Kyle and Amanda’s wedding was held at Amanda’s parents’ home in New Jersey. Because it was a private residence with a specific guest capacity, the couple had very clear rules: guests were to stay outside and use the high-end portable restrooms provided for the event. The main house was off-limits.
Craig, however, felt the rules didn't apply to him.
According to accounts from Paige DeSorbo and confirmed by Amanda Batula on Watch What Happens Live, Craig was "belligerently drunk" early in the evening. He attempted to enter the Batula family home to use a private indoor bathroom. When he was stopped by a woman—widely reported to be the girlfriend of Amanda’s brother—things got ugly.
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Craig didn't just walk away. He allegedly "lost it." Witnesses and cast members have described him screaming at her, acting like what Paige later called an "entitled brat." He wasn't just a guest looking for a toilet; he was a celebrity who felt he deserved special treatment.
Was He "Kicked Out" or Just "Asked to Leave"?
There is a lot of semantic gymnastics going on here. Craig has spent years claiming he wasn't "kicked out."
His version of the story is that he was simply leaving anyway, and as he was on his way out, someone told him not to come back. But let’s be real. If you’re at a wedding and the security or the hosts tell you "don't come back in," you’ve been kicked out.
Amanda Batula clarified this on WWHL with a bluntness that was long overdue. She noted that while he wasn't necessarily dragged out by his collar, he was "told to go home."
The Morning After: Mortification and a Refusal to Apologize
The fallout didn't end when the sun came up. In a shocking reveal during the June 2024 Summer House reunion, Paige DeSorbo finally stopped protecting Craig and shared the aftermath.
"The next morning I woke up and I was like, 'You have to apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Batula,'" Paige recalled. "And he absolutely refused. I was mortified."
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That refusal is what really sticks in the craw of the other cast members. It’s one thing to get too drunk at an open bar; it’s another to scream at the bride's family and then refuse to make it right. Paige admitted that she spent years lying for him, covering up his behavior because she was "uncomfortable" and felt the need to protect his image.
Honestly, the fact that Paige held onto that secret for so long explains a lot about the tension we saw in their relationship during later seasons. You can only carry someone else's baggage for so long before your arms start to give out.
Why the Story Was Hidden for So Long
You might wonder why we’re only getting the full picture now. For a long time, the "Giggly Squad" (Paige and Hannah Berner) and the rest of the cast were a tight-knit unit. They didn't want to jeopardize Craig’s reputation or the "Bravo crossover" appeal.
There was also the "leak" drama. For a while, Paige accused Lindsay Hubbard of leaking the story to the press as an "anonymous source." It turned out, however, that Danielle Olivera was the one who actually let the cat out of the bag because she thought the story was "juicy as f---."
It took the relationship between Craig and Paige hitting a breaking point for the filters to drop. When the relationship ended (confirmed in late 2025), the incentive to keep Craig's secrets vanished.
Key Reasons for the Ejection
- Excessive Intoxication: Craig was reportedly "wasted" before the main events even started.
- Disrespecting Boundaries: Entering the private home after being told multiple times it was off-limits.
- Verbal Aggression: Screaming at the bride’s family members.
- General Entitlement: Acting as though his status as a Southern Charm lead exempted him from basic wedding etiquette.
What This Says About Reality TV Etiquette
Look, weddings are high-stress environments. Add a camera crew and an open bar, and you're asking for trouble. But what happened with Craig at Kyle’s wedding is a masterclass in how not to behave as a guest.
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Even in the world of reality TV, where "drama" is the currency, there are lines you don't cross. Screaming at the parents of the bride at their own home is one of them.
Kyle Cooke and Craig Conover have had a rocky relationship ever since. While they've tried to "squash the beef" on camera, the underlying resentment remains. Kyle has openly called Craig a "liar" and a "storyteller" regarding the incident.
Moving Forward: How to Handle Wedding Drama
If you find yourself in a situation where a guest—or a friend—has overstepped at a major life event, take a page out of the Summer House book (well, the parts they got right):
- Prioritize the Hosts: The day is about the couple. If a guest is making the bride or groom uncomfortable, they need to go. Period.
- Clear Boundaries: If the house is off-limits, it's off-limits. Using a professional security team or a "gatekeeper" friend can prevent these confrontations.
- The Apology Matters: Most people will forgive a drunken mistake if the apology is sincere and immediate. The refusal to apologize is often what turns a "bad night" into a "broken friendship."
Craig Conover might have built a brand on pillows and southern charm, but the story of Kyle’s wedding proves that even the most charming guests can wear out their welcome when they forget their manners.
If you're planning your own big day and worried about a "Craig" in your life, it's worth having a designated "handler" for guests who tend to over-serve themselves. Sometimes, a quick "hey, let's get you an Uber" at 8:00 PM saves a friendship at 8:00 AM.