When a real-life star grows up on screen, as you laugh, cry, and scream with them, saying goodbye after nearly a decade must feel hard. And that’s exactly what’s happening with the fans of Summer House who adore Paige DeSorbo.
Since 2019, DeSorbo has been a central presence in Bravo’s hit reality series, and viewers love her for the way she dishes out savage one-liners. But the recent major update of her officially leaving the show shocked everyone. So why did she walk away after seven seasons, and what was her journey like on Summer House? Let’s unpack it all!
Why Paige DeSorbo is saying farewell to Summer House
In June 2025, Paige DeSorbo confirmed that she will not return for season 10 of Summer House. She broke the news to the world in a respectful and heartfelt statement that was posted on her Instagram story, and the announcement wasn’t just goodbye; it reflected her growth.
I’ll always be beyond grateful for the memories, the community, and the opportunities this wild ride brought me. But like all good things (and some bad decisions), it’s time for this chapter to close. To my castmates, the fans, and my NBCU family: thank you. I never could’ve imagined what this journey would turn into — and how many of you would be along for the ride.
The opening line of her post was “I’ve made the decision to not return to Summer House.” In her statement, she acknowledged how this was the “most rewarding chapter” of her life and made it known that she was not done yet. It seems like her decision to leave the show is rooted in her success outside the show.
In the past year alone, she co-headlined a sold-out comedy tour with fellow ex-castmate and performed at venues like Radio City Music Hall (via Deadline). She also launched a YouTube series, exploring new adventures in different cities, co-authored a book that became a New York Times bestseller, and debuted a sleepwear brand.
A look at Paige DeSorbo’s Summer House journey
Paige DeSorbo’s Summer House story begins in season 3, and she enters the show with her best friend, Hannah Berner. Her presence was strong and known, and the audience found her to be both relatable and refreshingly blunt. The Giggly Squad podcasts were born off camera, but season 4 gave us a sneak peek of the dynamic that would later become a brand.
In season 5, nothing dramatic happened that concerned DeSorbo, but she was still a consistent cast member. However, things got icy at the season 6 reunion when she revealed that the original cast never made her feel welcome. Season 7 showed us how she was dealing with the real-world pressures of relocating and starting a new life somewhere with her then-boyfriend, Craig Conover.
By season 8, she had stepped into her roast queen era, where she dished it out to multiple folks. In contrast, her final season was heartfelt, where she entered the post-breakup era, got vulnerable, and handled her exit with grace.
So, let’s be real, DeSorbo hasn’t just left Summer House; she has leveled up and is thriving on the legacy she has built so far. So while we won’t see her in season 10, her journey is far from over, and if you ever miss her, just hit play on Giggly Squad.
You can watch Summer House on Peacock (USA).
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