The Summer House cast is shrinking, and the latest exit has left fans and castmates reeling. Just days after newcomer Lexi Wood announced her departure, fan-favorite Paige DeSorbo revealed she’s also leaving the Bravo reality series. While Paige wasn’t an original cast member, her arrival in Season 3 quickly made her a beloved figure among viewers. Her charm, wit, and relatable moments cemented her as a staple of the show. However, her decision to step away has sparked an unexpected wave of emotions, particularly from her co-star Kyle Cooke, whose reaction has shocked everyone.
In Season 9, Paige and Kyle’s friendship hit a rough patch. Paige called out Kyle for rage-texting her over a business deal involving her ex, Craig Conover. The drama put Kyle’s wife, Amanda Batula, in an awkward spot, creating tension in their relationships both on and off camera. Despite the conflict, Paige once described her bond with Kyle as a “brother-sister dynamic,” hinting at a deeper connection beneath the surface. It seems that bond was strong enough to weather the storm, as Kyle’s response to Paige’s exit revealed a side of him no one anticipated.
Kyle, who is returning alongside Amanda for Season 10, admitted that Paige’s departure hit him hard. In an emotional interview with E! News, he shared, “I knew eventually the time would come, but it still surprised me and I was sad. It didn’t really hit me until I posted about it and I clicked ‘post’ and I started crying. I’m like, ‘Oh my god.’” Amanda confirmed the depth of Kyle’s reaction, adding, “This man sobbed. He was crying uncontrollably on the couch. He had tears running down his face, he couldn’t stop crying. I was like, ‘You are fine.’”
Kyle’s tearful tribute to Paige’s Summer House run has left fans stunned, especially given their rocky moments in Season 9. The intensity of his emotions suggests their friendship was far stronger than what viewers saw on screen. Interestingly, Kyle’s reaction to Paige’s exit stands in stark contrast to his response when Hannah Berner left the show, which didn’t seem to faze him nearly as much.
As Summer House prepares for Season 10, Paige’s absence will undoubtedly leave a void. Her departure has not only shaken the cast but also revealed an unexpectedly vulnerable side of Kyle Cooke—one that no one, not even his closest co-stars, saw coming.