Carl Radke Shares Sweet Update on Ex Lindsay Hubbard as Soft Bar Opens

Carl Radke offered a surprisingly soft update about his relationship with ex-fiancée Lindsay Hubbard, saying that her support for his newest venture felt genuine and that she seemed impressed by what she saw during a recent visit to Soft Bar, his non-alcoholic bar and café. The Summer House star spoke on Page Six Radio on Wednesday, telling co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real that it “felt good” to see Hubbard at the launch and that the moment carried more warmth than fans might have expected. “When she took it in, I think she was like, ‘Wow. It’s actually here.’ So she was there, which was really sweet of her to stop by,” Radke said. “I was honored that she would take the time and come, given everything that’s happened between us. It was just cool to see that.”

Soft Bar, which Radke opened along with a group of fellow Summer House castmates, is described by the entrepreneur as a non-alcoholic bar and café. During the interview, Radke stressed that the name “Soft Bar” was not a dig at Hubbard, a rumor that had circulated among fans after the project’s reveal. He told Page Six exclusively that the name drew inspiration from his European travels, not from any interpersonal jab. “We are taking the right step forward, I think, and just kind of going one day at a time,” he added, underscoring a forward-looking mindset about his post-relationship life and business ventures.

Radke indicated that the two are now navigating a “better path” despite moving in different directions since their split. He emphasized that there are “so many mutual connections and friends” and a long shared history, but he framed their current dynamic as one focused on progress. “There’s so much history, and I would find myself even laughing at stuff from the past with her at times,” he said, before clarifying that the real takeaway is that they are “taking the right step forward, one day at a time.”

The couple first connected as friends before meeting again when they began dating during Season 7 of Summer House, which aired in 2016. Viewers watched them explore relationships with different people before the two began a romance that culminated in an engagement in August 2022. Their engagement and subsequent breakup became a focal point on Season 8, with a highly publicized on-camera moment in which Radke called off the wedding. A source later described the breakup to Us Weekly as raw and suggested that the decision—made in front of the cameras—left Hubbard blindsided. “It’s all so raw. The dust hasn’t settled with it yet,” the outlet quoted a source as saying, noting that the end of the engagement was painful and seen by viewers as a difficult, unfiltered moment.

Season 9 intensified the tension between the exes, especially as Hubbard revealed she was pregnant with a daughter by biotech investor Turner Kufe. The couple welcomed their daughter, Gemma, in December 2024. Radke, meanwhile, moved on publicly only minimally beyond occasional sightings; he was photographed with a mystery brunette last summer, and he has presented himself as single in recent public appearances. The two have since focused on parenting and maintaining a cordial, if cautious, post-breakup relationship that prioritizes their shared responsibilities and friendships within their social circle.

Radke’s update comes as fans have watched the pair negotiate the long arc of a high-profile reality romance. Although they broke off their engagement in a public, televised moment, the actor and entrepreneur has repeatedly framed their split as a difficult but necessary step in pursuing separate futures. Hubbard, who founded Hubb House, has since built a life that includes her own pursuits and a family with Kufe, including Gemma. The present arrangement—supported by friends and their shared social network—appears to reflect a commitment to focusing on co-parenting and mutual respect, even as they lead separate personal and professional lives.

The Soft Bar launch itself has drawn attention from fans and media alike, with Radke framing the café as a positive addition to his portfolio and a space where he and his colleagues can explore non-alcoholic offerings in a market that has grown more receptive to wellness-focused entertainment. The venture marks a clear shift in Radke’s professional life, but it has also provided a context in which he can interact with Hubbard in a measured, public setting. The Page Six interview underscored that while their romantic chapter may be closed, the possibility for an ongoing, cooperative relationship remains on the table as both navigate the complexities of life in the public eye.

Still, the couple’s history continues to inform how fans view their current dynamics. The Season 9 reunion—recounted in detail by Us Weekly and other outlets—highlighted challenges that come with balancing parenthood, fame, and the pressures of a reality-television spotlight. For Radke, the price of such visibility has included rumors and speculation about his personal life, including questions about the meaning behind the Soft Bar name and whether it signaled a passive-aggressive message toward Hubbard. Radke’s statements to Page Six Radio, however, appear intent on reframing the relationship in terms of growth, respect, and the practicalities of co-parenting rather than nostalgia or rancor.

As Soft Bar continues to operate, Radke’s ability to separate personal history from professional ambition may shape how the couple moves forward—even if their lives remain closely connected through shared friends and the long arc of Summer House storytelling. For now, Radke’s message to fans is one of measured progress: a professional venture that has drawn public interest, and a personal narrative that remains tethered to a long, formative history with Hubbard. The two may not be pursuing the same life trajectory, but the moment at Soft Bar marks a tangible occurrence where their paths briefly intersect on relatively even footing.