'Summer House's Carl Radke opens up on how ex-fiancee Lindsay Hubbard's drug allegations against him led to their breakup

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Carl Radke addressed the drug accusation made by his ex-fiancee Lindsay Hubbard.

The reality star broke silence on the allegation amid the anticipation surrounding the upcoming eighth season of 'Summer House', where tensions between the former couple are expected to be featured.

Carl Radke says he's proud of his sobriety journey of three years

The trailer for the Bravo reality show teased Radke and Hubbard's dramatic fight ahead of their split in August 2023, during which Radke denied the accusations, exclaiming, "You accused me of doing drugs!"

Speaking to E! News, Radke said, "I will say I just celebrated three years of sobriety."

"Alcohol and cocaine were what brought me to my knees and I'm really proud that, through one day at a time and a lot of work and great support, I'm three years removed from those substances," Radke added.

"That's what was killing me and ruining my life. I'm really proud of where I'm at," he added.

Radke further shared that Hubbard's doubts regarding his sobriety proved to be a major factor in his decision to call off their engagement.

"That was something that had gone on before in the relationship, which is very unfortunate when you're committing to a life of sobriety and wanting to live with purpose. I think people will understand how difficult that could be," he explained.

"There were core things that after we were engaged had been going," he further said.

"We started couples therapy in November of 2022. I wanted to try and strengthen and improve our communication, but we also had clear attachment differences, we have different traumas. It was important to me to really work on that," said the 39-year-old.

Carl Radke hopes fans understand his decision after Season 8 of 'Summer House'

Radke who called off the engagement before the duo was set to get married in November now hopes that fans understand his decision to part ways when the new season of the reality show airs.

"I do pray that there be some clarity. I've had a lot of pent-up anxiety and anticipation once the trailer came out," he shared.

"I did feel like it was like a Band-Aid being ripped off. I'm just slowly moving forward and, at the end of the day, I know the reality I lived in last summer," he added.

"I think people are gonna watch and hopefully understand. It's going to be hard obviously," Radke continued.

"I'm probably going to see things that I'm not proud. But, also I do really believe we are going to be happier and healthier in different directions," he further said.

Season 8 of 'Summer House' will be aired on Bravo on Thursday, February 22 at 9 pm.