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- How the apology unfolded and what was said
- Craig Conover’s perspective: feeling unsupported on stage
- The Las Vegas confrontation that sparked the backlash
- Who is mentioned — allies, omissions and mixed signals
- Responses from people involved
- Timeline: from taping to apology
- Damage control and tone shift
Shep Rose says he has smoothed things over with Craig Conover after a heated BravoCon episode and an after-hours outburst that landed on social feeds. The Southern Charm star told Andy Cohen he reached out directly to patch things up and expressed regret for the scene that followed a joint Tonight Show-style taping.
How the apology unfolded and what was said
On Watch What Happens Live, Rose described sending a direct message to Conover to take responsibility for his behavior. He told host Andy Cohen he wanted to relieve any pressure his actions caused.
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Rose says he apologized by text and explained he never meant to add stress to Conover’s life.
He also emphasized his fondness for Conover, calling him kind and saying their friendship remains important to him.
Craig Conover’s perspective: feeling unsupported on stage
Rose relayed that Conover was most bothered by how things played out during the on-air panel. Conover reportedly felt like he had little protection from fellow cast members while the two shows appeared together.
Rose insisted he tried to step in during the live segment. He told Cohen that crowds and stage dynamics made it hard to interrupt or defend in the moment.
Conover reportedly felt none of his co-stars came to his defense after the tense taping, which contributed to his frustration.
The Las Vegas confrontation that sparked the backlash
A separate video obtained by media outlets captured Rose confronting Conover and his ex in a Las Vegas bar after the taping. The clip circulated widely online and escalated the controversy.
- The exchange occurred at a venue inside Mandalay Bay.
- Rose was filmed delivering an angry monologue aimed at the former couple.
- The outburst followed a tense appearance on WWHL that had already set a fraught tone.
In the footage, Rose criticized the former relationship and questioned motives related to fame and gain from reality television. The video became a talking point across social platforms.
Who is mentioned — allies, omissions and mixed signals
When asked about ties to the Summer House cast, Rose downplayed any feud. He singled out a few colleagues by name to underline friendly relations.
- Carl Radke and Kyle Cooke were mentioned as people he respects.
- Conover’s ex, Paige DeSorbo, was not named when he listed allies.
Rose said he has no beef with the Summer House crew and noted affection for several members of that cast.
Responses from people involved
Craig Conover
Conover has said he did not want to watch the viral clip but admitted it left him disappointed. He told friends and fellow reality figures he felt upset by the turn of events.
Paige DeSorbo
DeSorbo used Instagram to react, leaving short, playful comments under posts with the video. One reply suggested she could “lend him some” — ambiguous whether she meant followers, laughs, or money.
Another fan message compared the attention to fandom, and DeSorbo responded that the notoriety made her feel like a music superstar.
Timeline: from taping to apology
- Joint WWHL panel with Southern Charm and Summer House casts.
- Tense moments on-stage lead to heightened emotions.
- After-hours confrontation at a Las Vegas bar is filmed and shared.
- Video goes viral; media outlets report on the incident.
- Rose texts Conover to apologize and speaks about it on WWHL.
- Conover and others react publicly or through social channels.
Damage control and tone shift
Rose told Cohen he regretted the incident and that the behavior did not match the image he wants to project. He framed the apology as both personal and public damage control.
He said the episode didn’t reflect the energy he aims to bring to fans and colleagues.
For now, both men appear to be moving through the fallout in different ways: Rose by expressing remorse on television, Conover by keeping a guarded distance from the footage.
