Unpacking the Drama: Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula, and West Wilson
The Summer House cast drama is certainly turning heads among Bravo fans.
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke revealed in January that they have decided to separate after four years of marriage.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” their joint statement stated. “We are sharing this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your understanding and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”
Shortly after, speculation arose that Amanda was romantically involved with fellow Summer House stars Jesse Solomon—who has previously left flirty comments on her Instagram posts—and West Wilson.
“It’s not happening. I’m not getting involved with any of my cast members,” Amanda made clear during a March episode of Jason Tartick’s “Trading Secrets” podcast. “I love them dearly, but I’m all set.”
While it seemed the rumors would die down, tensions rose later that month when Page Six reported that Amanda was clashing with costar Ciara Miller amidst the West hookup speculation. (Us Weekly has reached out for a comment.)
West and Ciara dated in 2023, but she has yet to publicly address the Amanda rumors. Both Amanda and West have since spoken out, alongside several other Bravo stars.
Continue scrolling for a detailed timeline:
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke Separate
Amanda and Kyle announced on January 19 their decision to separate after four years of marriage.
Amanda Batula and West Wilson Spark Romance Rumors
Instagram gossip account DeuxMoi was the first to bring up Amanda and West’s hookup rumors on March 5.
A Source Weighs In on Amanda Batula’s Dating Life
An insider told Us Weekly exclusively on March 10 that Amanda has been “going out with friends” since her split from Kyle. The source added that they don’t want to “know the details” of each other’s love lives.
What Kyle Cooke Said
During a March 10 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Kyle commented on the Amanda and West rumors, calling them “outrageous.”
He expressed it was “shocking” to see so many headlines. “I don’t think there’s any truth to it,” he mentioned, adding that it would “surprise” him if it were true. Kyle elaborated that it would be “reckless” of them.
“I’d probably be the last person people would be concerned about. I think Ciara would have something to say,” he noted. “If it made Amanda happy, I’d have to support her.”
Weeks later, Kyle reacted to a fan’s post on Threads on March 29 with a hand-raising emoji and a sad face emoji.
“The funniest thing about this rumor is how much we care about Ciara’s well-being but not about Kyle,” the social media post read. “I haven’t seen a single comment asking how he feels.”
Kyle also shared a throwback picture with Ciara on March 30.
West Wilson Talks About Amanda Batula
During his WWHL appearance on March 24, West mentioned he was “just hanging out” with Amanda since “she’s single now.”
West jokingly suggested he had to show Amanda “the streets” before getting more serious.
“She’s [a] very important person to me, and I care about her a lot,” he stated. “That’s a friendship.”
More Amanda Batula and West Wilson Rumors Surface
Page Six reported on March 26 that Amanda and Ciara weren’t in touch amid the West rumors. Observant fans also noticed that Ciara hadn’t been “liking” Amanda’s Instagram posts for months.
Austen Kroll Weighs In
Bravo fans believed Southern Charm star Austen weighed in on the drama with an Instagram Story post on March 29.
“Pasta and f* your friends’ exes are apparently back in style,” he wrote.
Lindsay Hubbard Seemingly Reacts
Summer House star Lindsay shared a photo of herself looking disgusted on Instagram Stories on March 29, which fans interpreted as a confirmation of the Amanda and West rumors. She also posted a selfie with Ciara that same day.
Carl Radke Shares His Thoughts
Carl mirrored Lindsay’s reaction and shared a similar image on his Instagram Stories on March 29. The image, which was a screenshot from an episode of Summer House, depicted him looking confused.
‘Summer House’ Newbie KJ Dillard Posts His Own Reaction
Summer House newcomer KJ shared his own reaction post on March 29, appearing confused in his Instagram Story.
Amanda Batula and West Wilson Speak Out
Amanda and West issued the same statement on their Instagram Stories on March 31.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” they expressed. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed some space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
The statement proceeded, “We’ve supported each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what has recently developed was the last thing either of us anticipated. Our connection grew from a genuine, long-standing friendship, making it especially crucial for us to approach this with care.”
The pair conveyed that their “feelings evolved” beyond mere friendship.
“We wanted to take time to clarify exactly what we were feeling,” they concluded. “We also understand this impacts more than just us and never intended for our actions to cause any hurt or be seen as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”
