The season premiere of Summer House has brought fans an emotional and intense behind-the-scenes look at Carl Radke’s health scare before his much-anticipated proposal to Lindsay Hubbard. The dramatic moments, captured by cameras, showed Radke facing a medical emergency just days before he planned to ask for Hubbard’s hand in marriage.
A Frightening Medical Scare
In a heart-stopping moment, Lindsay recalled the events that led up to Carl being rushed to the hospital during an episode that aired on May 1. “We went to a concert … and all of a sudden, Carl said, ‘I need to sit down,’” she shared. “His legs were wobbling, and he’s looking at me, saying, ‘I can’t feel my legs.’”
Radke, who was previously the vice president of sales at Loverboy, was immediately escorted to a medical tent and later transported to the hospital, where doctors discovered that his blood pressure and heart rate were dangerously low. “They said his blood pressure and heart rate are so low, we need to send him to the ER,” Lindsay recounted, visibly shaken by the event.
Stress Leading to the Health Scare
Kyle Cooke, a longtime friend of Carl’s, couldn’t help but speculate that the health scare was related to the stress of the upcoming proposal. “He thinks that he just had too much caffeine and too much Red Bull,” Kyle remarked. “But I, of course, think there’s probably a lot of other things going on.” The buildup of stress surrounding the proposal weekend was palpable, with Carl admitting he was feeling overwhelmed.
In a moment of vulnerability, Carl shared with his housemates the details of his hospital visit. “We’re alive. I’m feeling a lot better. I needed the rest. I feel a ton better,” he said. Doctors had attributed the episode to dehydration, exhaustion, and stress, a combination that had evidently taken its toll on the reality star.
A Proposal Despite the Setback
Despite the scary setback, Carl was determined not to let anything stand in the way of his special moment. As the episode concluded, viewers saw Carl’s proposal to Lindsay unfold on a beach in the Hamptons. “Since the day I met you, seven years ago, I knew you were somebody who was going to be special in my life,” Carl expressed emotionally. “You’re my person. You’re my best friend. You’re my lover.”
Lindsay, overwhelmed with joy, replied, “A thousand times yes. I love you so much. I’ll marry you a thousand times.” The heartfelt exchange captured the culmination of their journey and marked a beautiful moment despite the earlier health scare.
Looking Forward to the Wedding
As Carl and Lindsay prepare for their wedding, the couple’s relationship continues to captivate Summer House fans. The health scare and proposal are only a small part of their larger story, which viewers will be following closely as the season progresses.