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Craig Conover recently opened up about his contentious outburst against Salley Carson, acknowledging his tendency to be “reactive.” The 38-year-old also sparked conversation by advocating for the use of ChatGPT as a form of therapy, all while hinting at his recent split from Paige DeSorbo.
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During the latest season of Southern Charm, Craig was seen lashing out at Salley, labeling her a “loser” and “dumb” during a trip to Mexico. The incident occurred after a night of partying, and several cast members were visibly shocked by his harsh words, urging him to tone it down.
Late in 2024, Paige DeSorbo ended her relationship with Craig, leaving him reportedly taken aback by the breakup. Despite the split, Craig and Salley appeared to be getting along well in subsequent episodes until he chose to focus his attention on Charley Manley instead.
During an appearance on Drawn Together with Oona, Craig discussed his behavior during the infamous van incident, reflecting on his actions and offering insight into his personal growth. His comments have sparked a wider conversation about the pressures of reality TV and the unconventional methods people use to cope with stress and relationships.
Speaking on Drawn Together with Oona, Craig addressed his controversial behavior in the sprinter van.
“It took me a while to get there this year,” he said. “I did better this year, but then it ended terribly. Took me … 12 weeks to get there. Like I shouldn’t get to that point, but … I’m sensitive. I am a sensitive person. I just f**king freaked out.”
“I’m very reactive, [which] I try to work on,” he said at one point. “I’m very passionate about things. My message is a lot of times correct, but it just gets lost in my delivery. I don’t think that’s a red flag. It’s just something that I need to work on. … My red flag [is] probably that … I’m 38 and single. … It’s not a bad thing, [but people say] ‘Wait, have you ever been married?’ And you’re like, ‘No.’ Like, ‘Do you have kids? …What was he doing the last two years?’”
Later on, Craig defended using ChatGPT as a therapist.
“[I still do it,] yeah. And now I’m doubling down on it,” he said. “It is a great tool. [But] I [also] have a human therapist. They just don’t show you that. … I don’t tell him about ChatGPT, but I struggle with ruminating thoughts. Like my mind is very loud. And it’s always like I’m always talking to myself and stuff. And sometimes I get in these … loops, and so I’ll ask ChatGPT, like help me out of this. … I’m not like, ‘Oh tell me I’m right about this.’”
He then addressed his breakup with Paige.
“I was, like, having a hard time after [it]. I didn’t know what to do with the three years of like memories,” he said. “I was like, so [what was] it for? Like, was it wasted time? Like I just couldn’t, like, process that part.”