“Southern Charm” star Venita Aspen and “Summer House” star Carl Radke’s potential romance has quickly become the Bravo crossover everyone can’t stop talking about. After Aspen confirmed she went on a date with the Soft Bar owner in December 2025, fans have been eager for an update on where the pair stands today.
On Jan. 14, Aspen appeared as a guest on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” where she opened up about her status with Radke, admitting that the pair have officially been on a few more dates.
Ventia Aspen Gives a Much-Needed Update on Her Romance With Carl Radke
Bravo fans were thrilled to see “Southern Charm” star Venita Aspen appear on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” knowing the host wouldn’t miss the chance to ask the burning question: whether her relationship with “Summer House” star Carl Radke had progressed since their first date in December.
“You know, we’re taking it one day at a time, going out on dates, trying to get to know each other better,” she gushed.
When Cohen asked Aspen whether she planned to see Radke since she was in town, she explained that she was “in and out” during this trip and, unfortunately, wouldn’t find time to see him. Still, Aspen continued to share nothing but kind things about Radke.
When “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams, who was also a guest on WWHL, asked whether it was a “situationship,” Aspen quickly shut it down, saying, “I’m not that type of girl.” Williams then joked, “Oh, a relationship?” prompting Aspen to add, “I’m trying to see if it could be there.”
Aspen further shared nothing but kind words about the Soft Bar owner. “He’s very intentional, he’s a really hard worker. You know, it’s very attractive. Very kind, he’s tall, has a great smile,” she shared.
Aspen Described Her Hours-Long Date With Radke
In December 2025, Aspen appeared on an episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, where she detailed her outing with Radke in New York City.
“We have now gone on one date, which is very nice,” she shared, adding, “We went to Soft Bar, of course, first, and I got to see that whole experience. Then we went to dinner at a Mexican restaurant around the corner.”
Aspen went on to share that the two had such a good time that they “shut the place down” and even “had to be asked to leave.” She continued, “Carl’s cute. I’m sweating.”
Several of Aspen’s co-stars weighed in on her outing with Radke, sharing their support for their blossoming connection.
“There’s a little love connection potentially flourishing here between Carl and Venita. And I was talking to Carl earlier, and I was like, ‘Hey, I don’t think Venita is a ‘Wham, bam, thank you ma’am. You’re gonna have to wine and dine her.’ And he was like, ‘That is right up my alley.'” Austen Kroll shared at BravoCon 2025.
Meanwhile, Molly O’Connell admitted that she’s been “shipping” their relationship, adding, “I love it,” while appearing on WWHL in December.
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Venita Aspen Breaks Her Silence on Where Things Stand With Carl Radke