Summer House star Carl Radke revealed why he hasn’t spoken about political activist Erika Kirk’s brief time on Bravo, when she was still Erika Frantzve.
Erika, who later married Charlie Kirk, appeared briefly on season 3 of Bravo’s hit show. Carl, like the rest of the cast, has remained mum since Erika’s rise to MAGA fame.
Carl told Variety why he and the cast haven’t revealed more about their time with the controversial public figure. “I remember it all,” began Carl. “I didn’t know she was ‘Erika Kirk.’ She wasn’t with [Charlie] then.”
“She was doing stuff in New York. I met her and her brunette friend, who was on the double date as well. Erika wanted me to date the friend, and I said she should take a look at my friend, Jordan [Verroi]. We did that whole thing, they went on a date or two…”
In retrospect, “The whole thing is kind of insane.” Carl revealed, “I’ve been advised to not really talk about it because it doesn’t have to deal with me.”
“But all roads lead to Bravo,” joked Carl.
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In a season 3 confessional, Carl poked fun at his former co-star, Jordan, and his dating life. “Jordan’s probably a virgin. So I’m setting him up with my friend, Erika. She’s beautiful, and she happens to be religious,” revealed Carl. “Jordan, if you don’t take this to the next level, God help you.”
In his confessional interview, Jordan compliments Erika, noting she has “beautiful blonde hair.” He continued, “Her smile, her radiance- I can tell that she’s not only got outer beauty, but inner beauty. That’s what I’m looking for in a woman.”
Jordan was later seen telling Erika that he wants to date someone with the same religious beliefs as him, to which she replies, “It’s tough to be a believer in the city. I think you’re a bright light in a very dark place.” Erika is then seen walking off with Jordan after he tells her, “Let’s go grab a mojito.”
In 2019, it was reported that Erika announced that she had been offered a full-time role on Instagram. Ultimately, she turned Summer House down to pursue her juris master’s in American Legal Studies from Liberty University.
