‘Summer House’ alum makes shocking claim about Paige DeSorbo’s Bravo casting
Stephen McGee, a former cast member of 'Summer House,' claims he played a pivotal role in Paige DeSorbo's casting on the show. He revealed that he leaked information about two other potential cast members, which led to their withdrawal and DeSorbo's subsequent addition. DeSorbo became a fan favorite after joining the cast in Season 3 but announced her departure in June 2025.
- ▪Stephen McGee claims he is the reason Paige DeSorbo was cast on 'Summer House.'
- ▪He leaked information about two other girls who were originally slated to join the cast, leading to their withdrawal.
- ▪Paige DeSorbo joined 'Summer House' in Season 3 and quickly became a fan favorite.
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TV exclusive ‘Summer House’ alum makes shocking claim about Paige DeSorbo’s Bravo casting By BreAnna Bell Published May 26, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ET “Summer House” alum Stephen McGee says he is “the reason that the world has a Paige Desorbo.” “I love Paige DeSorbo. Actually, the very first time I ever met Paige, we were in Capri, Italy, and we were sat next to each other at a restaurant randomly,” the reality TV alum exclusively told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-tea” at Tuesday’s “Summer House” reunion watch party.
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