The ongoing feud between Kyle Cooke and Craig Conover

The drama between Kyle Cooke and Craig Conover has been a hot topic in recent reality TV news, with their rivalry seemingly escalating by the day. For those who are familiar with the reality TV show Summer House, this feud is no surprise, as it has been a central plot point in recent episodes. However, for those who are new to this drama, let me catch you up.

The feud primarily revolves around their respective beverage companies: Cooke’s Loverboy and Conover’s investment in Spritz Society. Cooke has been quite vocal about his feelings regarding Conover’s decision to invest in Spritz Society, and recent events have only added fuel to the fire. During a live event hosted by Page Six called “Virtual Reali-Tea,” Cooke made some pointed comments about Conover and his involvement with Spritz Society.

Cooke’s comments were in response to a press release from Spritz Society that Page Six had received. The release announced that Spritz Society would be featured on an upcoming episode of Summer House. When asked about his thoughts on this, Cooke replied, “I mean, I’m the least surprised.” He went on to say, “I think the only press they’ve received in the last year has had my name on it—or the show.”

This statement is quite telling, as it suggests that Cooke believes Spritz Society’s success is tied to his own fame and the popularity of Summer House. He seems to be implying that without his involvement, Spritz Society wouldn’t be getting the same level of attention. However, Cooke was quick to clarify that he doesn’t blame the founders of Spritz Society, Ben Soffer and Claudia Oshry, for the situation. Instead, he places the blame squarely on Conover’s shoulders.

Cooke stated, “I think Craig just fed them a bunch of misinformation, which is what he does, and I don’t actually blame them whatsoever.” This suggests that Cooke believes Conover manipulated Soffer and Oshry, using them to further his own interests. Cooke’s main issue seems to be with Conover’s integrity. “It’s really just when integrity is compromised is when I have issue,” he concluded.

Cooke and Conover’s rivalry began to make headlines last year when Conover decided to invest in Spritz Society rather than Cooke’s Loverboy. At the time, Conover explained his decision to Page Six, which likely didn’t sit well with Cooke. The feud took a turn for the worse in May 2024 when Cooke appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During his appearance, Cooke accused Conover of lying to him about the investment.

According to Cooke, Conover approached him with a potential opportunity to invest in Spritz Society. Cooke claims that he asked Conover to give him a chance to make a counteroffer, hoping to secure the investment for Loverboy instead. However, Cooke believes that Conover had already signed the deal with Spritz Society and lied to him about considering Loverboy. Cooke recalled, “I think Craig had already signed the deal when he confronted me, and then he claimed that he didn’t know I have a spritz. He thought I just had sparkling hard teas, and I’m like, ‘Bro, we launched our spritz line a year and a half before this company.’”

Conover, on the other hand, has a different account of events. According to him, he reached out to Cooke to invest in Spritz Society but was unable to come to a deal with him. Conover’s representative told Page Six, “Craig is deeply disappointed and saddened by Kyle’s abrupt accusations. The truth only hurts one person in this instance, and it’s not Craig.”

As the feud between Cooke and Conover continues, it’s clear that neither side is willing to back down. The ongoing tension has been a major focus of the current season of Summer House, which airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo. Fans of the show are undoubtedly tuning in to see how this drama unfolds and whether Cooke and Conover will ever be able to resolve their differences.

The situation highlights the complexities of business and friendship, especially when they intersect in the high-stakes world of reality television. Both Cooke and Conover have a lot on the line, and it’s evident that this feud is as much about personal pride as it is about professional success. It remains to be seen how their actions will impact not only their businesses but also their relationships with their fans and castmates.

In conclusion, the ongoing feud between Kyle Cooke and Craig Conover is a tangled web of accusations, misunderstandings, and competing interests. The situation has been further complicated by the involvement of Spritz Society and the media attention surrounding it. Whether or not the two men can find a way to move past their differences remains to be seen. For now, fans of Summer House will continue to tune in, eager to see how this drama plays out in the episodes to come.