Summer House Drama Unexpectedly Heals Carl and Lindsay's Friendship

When Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard called off their engagement in 2023, it felt like the kind of breakup that leaves permanent scars on a friend group. But sometimes the most unlikely plot twist comes not from reconciliation, but from a shared enemy—or in this case, shared frustration with castmates stirring the pot.

At LAX recently, Carl opened up about how the erupting drama on the set of Summer House has actually done something unexpected: it’s brought him and his ex-fiancée closer together. As Part 2 of the Season 10 reunion continues to dominate conversations among fans dissecting every explosive moment, Carl revealed that the tension created by West Wilson and Amanda Batula has had a unifying effect on the show’s longtime veterans. Instead of picking sides or retreating into corners, Carl, Lindsay, and fellow OG Kyle Cooke have found themselves gravitating toward each other.

But before fans start fantasizing about a romantic reunion, Carl made one thing abundantly clear—there’s no chance of that happening. He and Lindsay aren’t getting back together romantically. What’s actually happening is more mature and, honestly, more interesting: they’ve built a genuine friendship from the wreckage of their relationship. Carl framed it as something worth showcasing to their fans—proof that exes can move forward without bitterness or pretense.

On the dating front, Carl’s keeping his cards close. He’s dating and having fun, he says, but the details are locked up tight until next season rolls around. Given how messy all three installments of the Season 10 reunion have been, there’s probably plenty of drama still to come anyway. The bottom line? Sometimes the best thing that can happen to a fractured friendship group is external pressure that forces people to remember who actually matters to them.