Craig Conover admitted it’s “too messy” for Austen Kroll and Taylor Ann Inexperienced to be collectively following their rumored hookup — however that doesn’t imply they aren’t a great match.
“I believe there’s a real love there,” Craig, 34, solely instructed Us Weekly on Wednesday, September 20, whereas selling season 9 of Southern Allure. “I’m not saying that they’re in love, however I believe they love one another like brother [and] sister.”
The Stitching Down South founder defined that Austen, 36, and Taylor, 28, had been “going by way of bizarre relationships” in 2022 that pushed them towards each other. Olivia Flowers confirmed in the course of the October 2022 season 8 reunion that she and Austen break up, whereas Us confirmed in July 2022 that Shep Rose and Taylor had been over after two years of relationship.
Craig Conover, Austen Kroll, Taylor Ann Inexperienced. Getty Photographs (2) ; Charles Sykes/Bravo
“Austen and Olivia [breaking up] was principally Austen’s fault that it was bizarre,” Craig confessed, noting that Austen and Taylor “had been nonetheless going by way of a bizarre time and so they had been actually shut.”
That closeness will develop into evident on season 9 of Southern Allure as Austen and Taylor’s alleged hook up involves mild.
Information broke in March that Austen and Taylor had been intimate after their respective breakups. Whereas Austen teased within the season 9 trailer that “one thing occurred” with them, Taylor denied it and swore to Olivia, 31, that they by no means had intercourse. She later admitted to a “kiss” with Austen, however the forged isn’t satisfied that’s all that transpired.
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“In one other world, if [Taylor] and Austen had began thus far earlier than her and Shep, I believe it will’ve been a clear relationship,” Craig defined to Us on Wednesday.
Fellow castmate Madison LeCroy agreed with Craig, telling Us earlier this month that she thinks Austen and Taylor “would make a great couple” regardless of the fallout.
Though he would probably root for Austen and Taylor in an alternate universe, Craig mentioned he instructed Austen to tread frivolously after Taylor and Shep, 43, known as it quits.
“I keep in mind warning him, like, ‘Hey, this won’t be the most effective thought to be spending this a lot time with Taylor.’ However they mentioned that they had been simply associates,” Craig recalled, noting, Shep was initially OK with Austen and Taylor’s friendship. “Shep admitted [the Austen-Taylor connection] felt like a life raft to Taylor. It was his approach of staying related,” Craig added.
Nonetheless, when the alleged hookup between Austen and Taylor made headlines, Craig confessed he was “shocked.” He instructed Us, “I used to be shocked to see how uncomfortable Austen will get on this second. And also you’re simply hoping that it’s not true as a result of I really feel like our friendship [is] in an excellent place.”
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Regardless of conflicting claims from Austen and Taylor, Craig acknowledged that “the place there’s smoke, a number of occasions there’s fireplace,”and teased that “this season’s only a wild journey.”
Because the drama continues to play out on display screen, Craig instructed Us that he’s unsure whether or not Taylor and Shep are absolutely over one another — even with the rumored Austen fling.
“I do know that Shep will at all times have deep emotions for her, and she or he’ll most likely at all times have deep emotions for him,” Craig mentioned. “And hanging out along with your ex most likely isn’t the reply. So, Charleston doesn’t enable you area, so we’ll see.”
Southern Allure airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
With reporting by Christina Garibaldi
