Carl’s Secret Crush Revealed: Is Bailey the Next Big Romance for the Summer House Veteran?

In the ever-twisting world of Summer House Season 10, where hookups come and go faster than a Hamptons weekend, a new potential pairing has fans buzzing: Carl Radke and Bailey Taylor.

Episode 7 (“Make Ups and Make Outs”), aired March 17, 2026 on Bravo (stream next day on Peacock), gave viewers a front-row seat to Carl’s budding feelings for the newcomer, complete with flirty banter, deep conversations, and a confessional admission that he’s got “a little bit of a crush.”

The spark didn’t ignite overnight. Earlier in the season, Carl and Bailey shared vulnerable moments—her opening up about a tough breakup, him appreciating her honesty and vibe. But Episode 7 turned up the heat.

After Bailey called Carl for a coffee catch-up to spill about the weekend’s drama (including her now-defunct crush on Ben), the conversation flowed easily. On the ride to the house, Carl dished to West and KJ about going on a date with her.

Then came the money moment: Carl straight-up asked Bailey, “Well, I’ve been seeing you on your flirting journey. I mean, are we flirting now?” She responded with a playful “Yeah! Are we?” and he replied, “I think?”

In his confessional, Carl got even more candid: “Over the last month I’ve been vibing with her, and I find a depth of conversation with her that I really enjoy.

So, yeah, I have a little bit of a crush.” For a guy who’s been through the reality TV romance wringer—most notably his high-profile split from Lindsay Hubbard—this feels like a refreshing, low-key shift toward something genuine.

But it’s not all smooth sailing. Lindsay, Carl’s ex, pulled the girls aside and shared her take on the potential match. When Bailey mentioned Lindsay’s opinion, Carl noted she’d given him a “two thumbs down.”

Lindsay quipped during Kyle’s birthday dinner: “I said he probably won’t have sex with you, but he’s a great conversationalist.” Ouch—but coming from Lindsay, a half-positive comment (great conversationalist!) counts as a win in house terms. Still, it adds a layer of caution to this slow-burn flirtation.

Adding to the intrigue: Bailey skipped the weekend house trip, leaving Carl to ponder the vibes without her there.

Meanwhile, the group joked about other fast-moving romances (like KJ and Dara), with eyes on West for press-related advice—subtly nodding to past house drama.

This potential Carl-Bailey connection stands out in a season full of chaos. Carl, post-Lindsay and seemingly in a more grounded place, seems genuinely excited about the “depth” he finds with Bailey.

She’s fresh off her own healing journey, bringing fresh energy to the veteran cast member. Could this be the rare Summer House romance built on real conversation rather than just poolside make-outs? Or will Lindsay’s warning (and house dynamics) keep it in the friend zone?

Fans are already speculating—will we see more dates, or is this just another flirty summer storyline? Catch the fallout Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo or on Peacock, and drop your thoughts below: Team Carl and Bailey, or do you think it’s too soon?

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