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Craig Conover Finally Reveals True Status With Kyle Cooke
Reality TV Stars Craig Conover and Kyle Cooke Are Friends Again: The Full Story
The Big News: Two Bravo Stars Made Up
Imagine two kids on a playground who had a big fight and stopped talking for a long time. Then one day, they realize life is too short to stay mad. That’s basically what happened with Craig Conover from Southern Charm and Kyle Cooke from Summer House!
After years of drama and not speaking, these two reality TV stars have officially buried the hatchet. Here’s the simple breakdown of how it all went down.
How the Friendship Broke (The Backstory)
Important Context
Craig and Kyle weren’t always friends. They had a pretty intense falling out that played out on TV and social media. Fans knew it as the "Spritz Drama" — a confrontation involving Kyle’s drink company, Loverboy, and some hurt feelings that made both men say they’d never speak again.
Step-by-Step: How They Fixed Things
1. Kyle Showed Up at Craig’s Store
- What happened: Kyle attended an event at Sewing Down South (Craig’s lifestyle store in Charleston)
- Why it mattered: Kyle took photos with fans and was genuinely nice to everyone
- Craig’s reaction: He saw how happy the fans were and realized holding a grudge wasn’t worth it
2. Craig Had a Lightbulb Moment on a Podcast
- Where: Good Guys podcast (August 3 episode)
- What Craig said: "I didn’t realize I only related forgiving people to those I thought deserved forgiveness… Kyle was the first person who was a challenge to me, who I never thought I’d speak to again."
- The turning point: Seeing Kyle at his store made Craig realize life’s too short to hold onto anger
3. They Hung Out in South Carolina (The Proof!)
- When: June 5 (Instagram post date)
- Who was there: Kyle, Craig, AND Austen Kroll (Craig’s Southern Charm co-star and business partner)
- The vibe: All smiles, laughing, looking like old friends
- Kyle’s caption: "By the way, sew what" (a playful pun on Craig’s sewing business!)
Bonus: The Group Hang Sessions
This wasn’t a one-time thing! The crew has been hanging out for months:
| Date | What Happened | Who Was There |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Kyle visited Austen at By The Way (the restaurant Craig & Austen co-own) | Kyle, Austen, Salley Carson |
| Same trip | Kyle DJ’d a gig, Austen pretended to DJ with drink "headphones" | Kyle, Austen, Salley |
| Later that night | Group selfie at the DJ show | Salley sandwiched between Kyle & Austen |
Fun Fact
Austen Kroll is the connective tissue here! He’s Craig’s best friend and Kyle’s buddy. He helped bridge the gap naturally.
What This Means for Fans
- No more awkward crossover episodes — they can film together comfortably
- More group content — expect Instagram posts, Stories, and maybe podcast appearances together
- Business opportunities — Loverboy (Kyle) × Sewing Down South (Craig) × By The Way (Craig & Austen) collabs?
- Drama resolution — one less feud to track in the Bravo universe!
Summary
Craig Conover and Kyle Cooke are officially friends again. After a nasty public feud (the "Spritz Drama"), Kyle showed up at Craig’s store event and won everyone over. Craig realized on a podcast that forgiveness shouldn’t only be for "deserving" people. Now they’re hanging out in Charleston with Austen Kroll, posting selfies, and acting like the whole thing never happened. Life’s too short — even for reality stars!
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
What was the "Spritz Drama" exactly?
It was a confrontation between Craig and Kyle involving Kyle’s hard tea brand, Loverboy. Without getting into all the messy details, it involved business disagreements and personal insults that made both men declare the friendship over.
When did they officially make up?
The turning point was when Kyle attended an event at Sewing Down South (Craig’s store). Craig talked about it on the Good Guys podcast on August 3, and Kyle posted the group photo on June 5.
Is Austen Kroll involved in their friendship now?
Yes! Austen is Craig’s longtime best friend and business partner (they co-own By The Way restaurant). He and Kyle have been friends separately, so Austen naturally became the bridge that brought them back together.
Are they filming together for TV?
Nothing official has been announced, but with Southern Charm and Summer House both being Bravo shows, crossover episodes are very possible now that they’re on good terms.
What about Salley Carson — how does she fit in?
Salley is a Southern Charm cast member who’s been hanging out with Kyle and Austen. She attended Kyle’s DJ gig in March 2026 and posted a selfie with them. She’s part of the extended friend group now!
