BravoCon 2025 delivered a shocking new potential power couple: Southern Charm’s Venita Aspen and Summer House fan-favorite Carl Radke. While the two had been previously linked, their frank admissions on panels at the convention revealed that their casual connection has escalated, leading to speculation that Venita has CONFIRMED She’s OFFICIALLY DATING Carl Radke. This new romance—and Carl’s subsequent acknowledgment of support from his ex-fiancée, Lindsay Hubbard—unleashed a wave of tension as Lindsay was allegedly forced to fake support for his new non-alcoholic venture, Soft Bar, to maintain her image.
The Romance Confirmed: “I Am” Open to Dating
The biggest reveal came when Venita Aspen, 32, was asked directly if she was open to going on another date with Carl Radke, 40, after the two had “hung out.” Venita’s enthusiastic and direct response of “I am,” followed by loud cheers from the audience, strongly suggested that their relationship is moving past the flirtation stage and into a serious romantic commitment.
Carl later elaborated on their connection, confirming they “got to know each other a little bit more yesterday” and that Venita is “beautiful, she’s really cool.” The pairing creates a significant cross-over between the Charleston and Hamptons casts, setting up a potential new narrative for both Southern Charm and Summer House.
The Lindsay Support: A Stunned, Fake Gesture
The drama intensified when the conversation shifted to Carl’s Soft Bar—his new non-alcoholic venue. Carl praised the support he received, notably calling out his ex-fiancée, Lindsay Hubbard, who was present at the opening.
While Carl called her appearance “incredible,” sources suggest that Lindsay’s gesture was less about genuine goodwill and more about managing her public image amidst explosive backstage tensions over Carl’s new romance with Venita.
Lindsay publicly confirmed the dynamic herself, stating she had promised to support his business if he “actually do[es] it.”
Lindsay said: “Okay, you guys, I always told Carl, like, part of our relationship issues was that I was like, ‘Stop talking about doing something and actually do it.’ And I always told you, if you actually do it, I will come and I will support you, and you actually did it, and I actually came.”
This exchange, while seemingly supportive, is reportedly viewed by insiders as Lindsay being forced to fake support for his professional success to avoid looking like the bitter ex, especially since news of his budding romance with Venita was swirling around the convention.
Bravo’s Future: Southern Charm and Summer House
The new romance and the underlying tensions provide highly anticipated storylines for both of their shows:
Southern Charm Season 11: Premieres on November 19, and the show’s cast, including Venita, will be navigating their relationships post-BravoCon.
Summer House Season 10/Spinoff: Summer House returns in 2026 and will follow Carl as he navigates his single life, his new business, and possibly a long-distance relationship with Venita, while Lindsay focuses on her new reality as a mom on the new spin-off, In The City.
This potential “Power Couple Shocker” guarantees that the next seasons of both Bravo hits will be must-watch TV.
