Clifton Prescod/Bravo via Getty Carl Radke is sharing his real first name Speaking with PopViewers on Aug. 8, theSummer Housestar, 40, revealed that his first name is William and his middle name is Carl "My family — we always, for whatever reason, we always went by your middle name," he explained Carl Radkeis a man of many names. Speaking withPopViewerson Friday, Aug. 8, theSummer Housestar, 40, revealed that Carl is not his legal first name. "My middle name is Carl," he shared. "My family — we always, for whatever reason, we always went by your middle name. My brother even went by his middle name. But my ID and my passport — my first name is William. So my middle name is Carl, but I've always, since day one, been called Carl." "It's a family thing," he continued. "My mom has a different explanation for it, which I don't understand. But yeah, my full name is William Carl [Radke]." Bryan Bedder/Bravo In May, Radke — alongside a group of Bravo bachelors, includingShep Rose,Jesse Solomon,Fraser Olender,Tom SchwartzandTyson Beckford—spoke with PEOPLEabout his dating life, nearly two years aftersplitting from fiancée and fellowSummer Housestar Lindsay Hubbard. "I've been dating a little bit, but I've been really focused on work," he shared at the time. According to the reality star, he's still hoping to find "someone who is smart, is good with their family, and likes to be a little silly and giggle." "I'd like to think that I'm a good listener," Radke told PEOPLE. "I'm very supportive. I show up for my partner. I really want to see them succeed and be successful." Radke also spoke about how his family reacted to watching his heavy makeout session on TV, joking that his mom "would say watching me back was watching me on steroids." "Now I was partying a lot and all that, but I now appreciate how Jesse's friends are saying, 'It's like actually seeing Carl.' I'm a little awkward, I'm a little goofy. My friends are now seeing me, which is, I think, a true compliment," he said. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Back in March, Radke teased his forthcoming memoir, titledCake Eater, which chronicles his journey with sobriety, toxic masculinity, the loss of his brother and more. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Whether processing grief, navigating sober relationships or confronting the public's perceptions, Carl's journey is one of resilience, growth and self-discovery," a synopsis reads. "Through vulnerability and humor, Carl redefines 'fun,' reminding readers that the most meaningful transformations come from within." Read the original article onPeople
