On the May 23 episode of "WWHL," Cooke's visible displeasure regarding Conover's investment with Spritz sparked controversy, with Cooke labeling the investment as "wack" and questioning Conover's integrity.
Accusing Conover of dishonesty and shady dealings, Cooke's public statements have yet to be addressed by Conover, leaving the situation unresolved. Oshry, on her podcast "The Toast," vehemently refuted Cooke's claims, escalating the conflict further.
As the drama continues to unfold, Cooke remains introspective, acknowledging his missteps and aiming to mend fences with Conover. The evolving dynamics between the two "Southern Charm" stars serve as a reminder of the complexities of friendship and business in the entertainment industry.
Ultimately, Cooke's journey through the investment drama with Conover sheds light on the challenges of navigating personal and professional relationships in the competitive landscape of the alcohol industry. As the saga unfolds, only time will tell if these two friends can reconcile their differences and move forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as Kyle Cooke and Craig Conover navigate the aftermath of their investment drama.
Loverboy founder Kyle Cooke finds himself reflecting on a whirlwind of emotions following Craig Conover's decision to invest in a rival alcohol brand.
During a recent episode of Jason Tartick's "Trading Secrets" podcast, the "Southern Charm" star revealed that Conover had never expressed interest in investing in Loverboy, instead opting to become an investor in the sparkling wine company, Spritz Society.
Reflecting on a dinner with Spritz co-founder Ben Soffer, Cooke found it peculiar that Soffer failed to disclose his subsequent meeting with Conover, raising questions about transparency in their interactions.
Despite the turn of events, Cooke expressed his disappointment in how the situation unfolded with Conover, emphasizing his belief in their friendship. He acknowledged his emotional response on "WWHL" as reactionary, expressing regret over not handling the situation better.
While Cooke has not engaged with Conover since the on-air incident, he hopes to reconcile and apologize for his reactive behavior, aiming to salvage their friendship and move past the recent tensions.
Cooke, aged 41, recounted a meeting with Conover in early February in New York City, where Conover proposed a collaboration idea to invest in Spritz Society. Cooke, taken aback by the sudden proposition, reached out the next day to counteroffer with Loverboy, but Conover indicated it was too late.
Expressing his disappointment, Cooke admitted, "Here’s a good friend of mine. I just figured he’d at least give me an opportunity to hear me out. And, to be honest, I kind of feared that this would impact our friendship, because this has been my blood, sweat, and tears for the last five years."
Addressing claims made by Spritz Society co-founder Claudia Oshry, Cooke clarified that Conover never offered him the chance to invest in Loverboy, contrary to what was suggested. Cooke also debunked the notion that he does not offer equity, highlighting his history of having investors since 2019.
