Carl Radke Teases Budding Romance With Fellow Bravo Star Venita Aspen

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There may be a new love blossoming in the Bravoverse.

Carl Radke recently revealed he’s dating Venita Aspen from Southern Charm, about two months after they first went out together.

Oh my god, you guys, I was practically living for the news! I read that Paige just said they’ve been talking! Like, seriously talking! And get this – she said they’ve been having fun! It was at the 10th season party in New York, apparently. I’m losing it, this is everything I’ve been waiting for!

Carl says they’ve spent a lot of time together in Brooklyn, visiting places like his non-alcoholic bar and café, Soft Bar, and a Mexican restaurant close by.

He said they had a great time and that there’s plenty to discuss, especially considering the connection between the two shows.

The 41-year-old reality star described Venita as ‘awesome’ and shared that they’ve been regularly going on monthly dates.

He described Venita, 32, as a very sweet person. They spent time together in November and again in December. He also mentioned they both happened to be in London recently – he was there for work with Bravo and Peacock covering English Premier League Soccer, and she was there too. They’ve remained friendly and he enjoys her company.

Although things are currently good for Carl, who called off his engagement to Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House in September 2023 just before their planned November wedding, he’s also being cautious and wants to take things slow before starting a new relationship.

Life is hectic, and juggling a long-distance relationship is tough. I’m in New York City, and my friend’s partner is down in Charleston, which, let’s be real, presents some challenges – we’ve all seen how that can play out, especially with Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s situation. It’s a classic case of distance making things difficult.

Carl revealed he’d gone on a date with Venita during a Summer House panel at BravoCon 2025 in November, as reported by Bravo’s Daily Dish. He shared that he had a “great time” with her and spoke highly of her.

He was full of praise for Venita, describing her as beautiful and really cool. They’ve gotten to know each other through Ciara Miller, and Venita has been staying at the summer house. They spent some time getting to know each other better yesterday, and he’s curious to see what happens next.

Okay, so after Venita finally confirmed she and Manny Houston were done on Southern Charm back in January 2025, she talked about their last date on this podcast, Not Skinny But Not Fat, and honestly? It was intense. She said they were there for almost five hours and completely ‘shut the place down’! I mean, five hours?! It just proves how much chemistry they had, even if it didn’t work out. I’ve replayed that podcast snippet like, a million times.

She recently discussed their relationship on Watch What Happens Live, telling Andy Cohen that they’re taking things slowly and enjoying getting to know each other through dates.

She clarified that they aren’t just casually dating, explaining that she’s hoping to see if their connection can develop into a full relationship.

She described him as thoughtful, diligent, and genuinely kind. She also noted he’s tall and has a wonderful smile.

Venita’s not the only cast member from Southern Charm whose relationships have caught the attention of viewers. Here’s a closer look at the romantic lives of the show’s stars.

Austen Kroll, who had a difficult split from Madison LeCroy in 2020, found love again in 2024 with Audrey Pratt.

Austen explained to TopMob News in December 2024, shortly after introducing the character Audrey in season 10, that they weren’t rushing any potential developments. They felt it was too soon to speculate and were focused on letting the characters enjoy their connection and having fun with the storyline.

But despite taking their relationship slowly, Austen shared he’s no longer afraid of the “C” word.

After a lot of conversations with my therapist, I understood I was finally ready for a serious relationship when I met the right person. And when I did meet them, it was undeniable, to be honest.

Madison and husband Brett Randle tied the knot during a destination wedding in November 2022.

After a fight with thyroid cancer, Madison shared in February 2025 that she and Brett are expecting a baby girl. They plan to name her Teddy, in honor of her late father, Ted LeCroy. Madison is also a mother to a 12-year-old son, Hudson, from her previous relationship with John Hughes.

In a February 2025 interview with TopMob News, Madison playfully said she expects her daughter to be a handful. “I’ll probably dress her like me,” she shared, “but I really hope she’s not as outspoken and sassy as I am!”

After a difficult breakup with Shep Rose, Taylor began dating Gaston Rojas in 2023. Viewers may remember Gaston from his previous appearances on the Bravo show, Southern Hospitality.

It’s amazing – I truly feel like an equal in this relationship, and it feels so real now that we’re planning for the future together. He always makes me his priority, and it means the world to me. I keep telling him I want him to be happy and pursue his own things, but I also want him to know how much I appreciate being put first – it’s something I’ve never experienced before in any of my past relationships.

Taylor said she and the other person met through friends and what started as a casual get-together unexpectedly turned into a date.

During the tenth season of Charm, Shep developed strong feelings for Sienna Evans, Miss Bahamas, but it was obvious to everyone watching – and to his fellow cast members – that she didn’t feel the same way.

Even though he told her he loved her while they were traveling together in her home country, she ended up hurting him deeply, and did so in front of their friends.

Venita told TopMob News in December 2024 that it was heartbreaking to watch the fan take advantage of Shep, because she believed he genuinely loved her. She added that this was the first time viewers had seen Shep fall in love, and the fan simply used him for her own gain.

Season 10 largely focused on Craig and his then-girlfriend, Paige DeSorbo, and the challenges of their long-distance relationship. Craig was ready to settle down and have a family, but Paige’s growing career created difficulties in their three-year relationship.

I feel bad for Craig because I’ve changed a lot since we first started dating three years ago,” the Giggly Squad podcast cohost shared on Bravo’s February 19th episode. “I’m much busier now, I’m not around as often, and my thoughts on things like marriage, moving, and having a baby have all changed.”

After Craig and Paige separated in November 2024, they both stated that infidelity didn’t play a role in their split, which Craig described as unexpected.

Craig remains single and on the search for his soulmate.

Rodrigo and his boyfriend of nine years, Tyler Dugas, got engaged in September 2024. Rodrigo proposed to Tyler while they were celebrating his 40th birthday with a trip to Santorini, Greece.

Rodrigo said he was absolutely stunned. He was speechless at first. Eventually, Rodrigo pointed out that he hadn’t actually gotten a confirmation, and then the man burst into tears, overwhelmed with joy, and cried for the next fifteen minutes.

During the January 30, 2025 episode of the show, JT surprised everyone by revealing he’d been secretly dating someone, even though some viewers thought he and Venita might become a couple this season.

The real estate developer has been quietly dating a woman named Ali since leaving the show in November 2024.

At the beginning of season 10, Venita shared that she and her boyfriend, Manny, had split up because he was chasing his Broadway aspirations. This left her single and open to exploring her feelings for her fellow cast member, JT, but he made it clear he only saw her as a friend.

Ventia explained that she wasn’t aware he was already in a relationship when she tried to connect with him during the show.

Just to be clear, the dinner JT and I had after I cooked a Branzino happened after the trip to the Bahamas – which you all saw on the show before the dinner. This week’s episode is making it seem like I was involved in something inappropriate, which isn’t true. I understood there would be drama, but I won’t let people believe something about me that isn’t accurate.

As a devoted fan of Southern Charm, I was thrilled when Patricia Altschul’s friend, Ryan, joined the show in season 10! He and his husband, Dr. Eddie Irions, instantly won everyone over. It’s so sweet to learn they connected initially through Instagram – a modern love story, really! They’re just a wonderful couple and a great addition to the show.

From that weekend on, we were completely inseparable,” Ryan shared with Over the Moon in 2022. “It felt like we’d known each other forever, and we both instantly knew we were meant to be together.

Since marrying the gastroenterologist in October 2021, Ryan is a proud stay-at-home spouse.

Leva and her husband, Lamar Bonaparte, have become popular figures in Charleston’s restaurant and nightlife scene. They married in 2013 and she began appearing on the show in 2020, during its seventh season. They are also parents to their 6-year-old son, Lamar Jr.

Their hotspot Republic is the setting for their Bravo spinoff Southern Hospitality.

Leva explained to Bravo’s The Daily Dish in 2022 that working with her husband can be intimidating. She said when he arrives, everyone knows he’s upset and that things are about to become difficult—so much so that their employees try to avoid him being around.

Although Salley shared her relationship with Andrew Dietz on the tenth season of Southern Charm, she announced in January 2025 that they had split and she is now single.

Prior to their split, Salley admitted Andrew wasn’t the kind of guy she usually falls for.

She admitted in a private moment that she’s usually attracted to assertive, driven men. However, she’s finding herself drawn to Andrew, who prefers a gentle and communicative approach. She’s surprised by this shift in her preferences and actually enjoys it.

Okay, so when she first came on the show in season 10, I totally thought she and Shep were going to hit it off – there was definitely some flirting going on! But honestly? Good! She’s still single, and I’m here for it! She’s ready to meet someone new, and I’m so excited to see who she ends up with!

She clarified in March 2025 that she wasn’t in love with Shep. She’d seen him date other people and wasn’t hoping they would end up together.

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