Southern Charm's Craig Conover on Ex Naomie Olindo's Rumored New Beau: 'I'm Happy For Her'

In a rare show of grace — and maybe just a hint of unresolved emotion — Southern Charm’s Craig Conover is finally speaking out about his ex Naomie Olindo and her rumored new man. And while the Charleston heartthrob insists he’s moved on, his words carry the unmistakable weight of a love story that once meant everything.

“I’m genuinely happy for her,” Craig shared in a recent interview. “If she’s found someone who treats her well, that’s all I’ve ever wanted for her.”

From Fireworks to Farewell

Craig and Naomie’s relationship was never short on passion — or drama. Fans watched their ups and downs unfold over multiple seasons, with both admitting their love burned hot but couldn’t survive the fallout of mismatched priorities and growing pains.

After their breakup, the two tried to keep things civil — even as tension simmered under the surface whenever they shared a screen.

So when news began to swirl that Naomie was seeing someone new — someone outside the Southern Charm circle — fans waited with bated breath to see how Craig would react.

“We Were Never Meant to Last Forever — But That Doesn’t Mean It Wasn’t Real”

Despite everything, Craig insists there’s no bitterness left — just a soft place in his heart where Naomie still lives, in a different way.

“We were young, we were figuring ourselves out. And honestly, she pushed me to grow in ways I didn’t know I needed,” he admitted. “Do I think about what could’ve been sometimes? Sure. But we’re not those people anymore.”

Craig says he’s in a healthier place now — and that seeing Naomie possibly find the same stability brings him peace.

“She deserves someone who sees her fire and doesn’t try to dim it. If this guy is that person for her? Good. That’s what love should look like.”

Paige, Peace, and Letting the Past Go

Of course, Craig’s own love life has been under the microscope as well, thanks to his ongoing relationship with Summer House star Paige DeSorbo. While the couple has faced their own share of long-distance tension and commitment questions, Craig says he’s focused on the present — and Paige is a big part of that.

“It’s a completely different vibe. Paige challenges me in new ways, and we laugh… a lot. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this solid in a relationship before.”

Still, Craig makes it clear that wishing Naomie well doesn’t take anything away from what he’s building with Paige.

“People always want drama, but sometimes there just isn’t any. Sometimes, you just let go… and hope the other person is okay, wherever they land.”