What Ciara Miller Said Before Amanda Batula, West Wilson Romance News

Summer is supposed to be fun.

Okay, so spring isn’t always sunshine and roses, is it? As a lifestyle expert, I’m always talking about navigating life’s ups and downs, and right now, Ciara Miller is definitely facing one! Her ex, West Wilson, and her close friend Amanda Batula just confirmed they’re dating, and honestly, it sounds like it’s been a bit of a shock. She actually shared a little update on how she’s doing just hours before the news broke, so it’s clearly been on her mind.

A model and ICU nurse appeared on the carpet at the season two premiere of Your Friends & Neighbors on March 30th, as speculation about Amanda and West was increasing. While there, the series star, Jon Hamm, asked her how she was doing.

“I’m good,” Ciara replied, before looking at the camera and adding, “Well, I’ve been better.”

Ciara posted a segment of the interview on her Instagram late on March 31st, just hours after Amanda and West released their statement. She playfully referenced the show’s name, writing, “If you can’t trust your Friends & Neighbors, who can you trust?”

Though the 30-year-old hasn’t spoken publicly about her friend and former partner’s new relationship, her social media post quickly received an outpouring of support from both her colleagues and fans.

You know, I’ve always said it’s about finding what works for you, and our friend Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House totally gets that. She recently shared her take on achieving, well, perfection – and honestly, it resonated! Newcomer Dara Levitan perfectly summed it up, saying, ‘And that’s how you do it.’ It’s all about finding your own path and owning it!

Paige DeSorbo, though not currently on season 10 of Summer House, has been friends with both Ciara and Amanda for years. She appeared to show her support for one of them by posting clapping emojis and writing, “Ur perfect.”

We’ve been friends for a long time, supporting each other through everything life has thrown our way. This recent development in our relationship was a complete surprise to both of us. Because our connection started as a strong, established friendship, we knew we had to handle things carefully.

Amanda, who split from her husband Kyle Cooke in January, and West explained they needed time to figure out their feelings for each other before talking about them.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always keeping an eye on what’s happening with our favorite stars! It was so sweet to see the support Ciara received from her Traitors castmates. Dylan Efron showed his love with a flurry of red hearts, and Rob Mariano – who everyone calls ‘Boston Rob’ – even posted a pic of them having dinner together, declaring his allegiance to ‘Team Ciara!’ It’s lovely when you see genuine camaraderie like that.

Okay, so everyone was totally buzzing for weeks about West and Amanda, you know? People were saying they’d seen them getting super close, like, really close, in public – holding hands, the whole deal! I was refreshing Twitter every five minutes hoping for confirmation. And then, finally, on March 31st, they posted that statement… and it was REAL! They actually are together! I knew it, I just KNEW it!

We never meant to keep our relationship a secret,” the couple explained in an Instagram Story. “Because things were complicated, and with so much attention from the reality show, we needed some time to figure things out privately before sharing anything.

We’ve been friends for a long time, supporting each other through everything life has thrown our way. So, developing romantic feelings was a complete surprise to both of us. Because our relationship started as a close friendship, we knew we had to handle things carefully.

Okay, so about why Amanda and Dan didn’t say anything sooner… apparently, after her split from Kyle back in January, they both just needed time to figure out what was going on with their feelings. Like, really understand it, you know? It wasn’t a quick thing, they had to process everything! I totally get it, honestly. It’s just… everything is so perfect now!

I want to say that we’ve always known this was a personal matter, and it was never our intention to upset anyone or come across as insensitive. We’re so grateful for the kindness and respect everyone has shown us as we’ve been working through this.

For more on where the cast of Summer House are in their romantic lives, read on.

Status: Together

After years of friendship, Amanda and West began dating in 2026, confirming they had developed romantic feelings for each other. This came at a complicated time, as Amanda’s close friend, Ciara Miller, had previously dated West for several months before their difficult split in 2023.

In a statement released in March 2026, the couple shared that their recent relationship was a complete surprise to both of them. They explained that it developed from a close, long-term friendship, and they wanted to handle it with sensitivity.

Status: Married

Okay, so the show definitely had some behind-the-scenes drama this season – apparently Hannah and Des thought it would be hilarious to, um, get intimate in Kyle and Amanda’s bathroom! It caused enough of a stir that they had to change locations, but honestly, I’m just glad Hannah and Des are still a couple. They’re my favorite, and I was worried for a second!

The couple got married on the beach in 2022 after dating for two years, and they clearly enjoy each other’s company – they’re both comedians, so they have a lot of fun together!

Hannah shared with People magazine soon after their 2021 engagement that they have a wonderful connection. “He accepts me for who I am, and we share a lot of laughs,” she said. “We both make each other laugh, which is really special.”

She explained that she was drawn to his intelligence and deeply valued his perspective. She really admired him and always took his advice to heart.

Status: Separated

Despite being a fan-favorite couple on Summer House, they announced their split in January 2026. They had been married for four years and together for almost a decade, making the breakup especially disappointing for viewers.

Kyle recently shared that nothing could have truly prepared her for a very public split. Speaking at a Bravo event, she emphasized that Amanda’s well-being is her top priority and expressed gratitude for Amanda’s support, acknowledging how difficult the situation has been.

Although they haven’t officially divorced, Amanda revealed she was starting a relationship with West in March 2026.

Status: Broken Up

West and Ciara have had a rocky relationship since they started dating in 2022, but it appears to be over for good. West recently confirmed he is now dating Amanda, who is also one of Ciara’s closest friends, back in March 2026.

Although West and Ciara announced their split before the start of Summer House season 10 in February 2026, Ciara hinted they might have been trying to reconcile. In episode seven, she admitted there was still some “attraction” between them.

Status: Broken Up

After starting their relationship in 2021, this couple from Southern Charm and Summer House broke up in 2024.

Paige shared in 2024, during an episode of Giggly Squad, how much she admires Craig. She called him one of the best people she’s ever known, and said she’ll always be his biggest supporter, confident that he’ll continue to succeed because of how wonderful he is.

She explained the breakup by saying it was the best choice for both of them, allowing them to pursue their individual paths without forcing things that weren’t meant to be.

Status: Broken up

This relationship perfectly embodies both the highs and lows of modern dating. Their on-again, off-again dynamic was a major source of drama in season four, and it almost caused chaos the following summer. It’s hard to believe they were once considered relationship goals back in 2020.

Luckily, Des reached out to Hannah on social media in 2020. Later, Luke briefly dated Ciara and then Tayshia Adams, but they broke up in 2025.

Status: Broken up

Carl Radke has repeatedly made poor choices, and many of them happened while he was involved with one of the Wirkus twins. She wanted a more serious relationship than he did, and the resulting disappointment led to a lot of conflict, especially given how close she is to her sister.

Although the pair permanently split in 2018, Carl accepted full responsibility for what caused their breakup.

Looking back, I realize a lot of it was just me not being mature enough. Honestly, I really struggled to communicate how I felt to her – I just couldn’t seem to express myself properly. That’s what I told The Daily Dish a while back in 2019, and it still feels true.

Status: Friends

Lindsay and Everett are one of the original couples from Summer House, having started their relationship when the show began in 2017. They deserve credit for remaining friends despite a difficult breakup.

Everett married Courtney Cavanagh in 2023. Surprisingly, his ex-wife, Lindsay, attended the wedding, which took place in Ireland, suggesting they remain on good terms.

Status: Friends

As a lifestyle expert, I remember watching Ciara and Luke’s connection back in 2021 – it was definitely a bit awkward! But, surprisingly, they were able to forge a friendship out of it, which is how Ciara ended up joining the fun on Summer House.

Ciara and West had a relationship that started and stopped several times, but it seemed to end permanently in 2026.

Status: Broken Up

Paige and her boyfriend of a year mostly kept their relationship private in 2020, as he wasn’t interested in appearing on camera. A year later, Paige started dating Craig Conover, but they broke up in 2024.

Perry, meanwhile, appeared to have gotten engaged in 2023, according to his Instagram.

Status: Broken Up

Oh my god, you guys, I was obsessed with Austen and Ciara from the very beginning of Summer House! There was this amazing chemistry, like a little spark, right away. But they played it cool, stayed friends… until Kyle and Amanda’s wedding in 2021! Seriously, that wedding was EVERYTHING because that’s when they finally admitted how they felt about each other! It was instant, a total whirlwind, and I’ve been shipping them ever since!

Carl and Lindsay rekindled their relationship in 2022 and got engaged later that year. However, despite planning a wedding for 2023, they ultimately called it off before they could get married.

I was completely shocked,” Lindsay told US Weekly back then. “He turned my life upside down. I was a mess – crying and furious – and I had to heal and move forward by myself. Thankfully, I’ve reached a point where I feel really positive about the future.”

Lindsay revealed she was expecting a baby several months after ending her relationship. In 2024, she welcomed her daughter, Gemma, with her then-boyfriend, Tanner Kufe.

Status: Broken Up

Everyone loved this couple on Summer House, and they seemed genuinely happy together. However, they broke up in 2023. At first, Danielle said the split was friendly, but she changed her tune when she saw how fast Robert started dating someone else.

Danielle shared with The Daily Dish in 2023 that her ex is now with a coworker – someone she’d previously confronted him about during their breakup, which he dismissed as her being irrational. She jokingly added, “I was right all along, as usual.”

Status: Friends

Their relationship in 2018 was very short-lived, it’s hard to believe they were ever together. Although there was some drama when they dated, they parted ways amicably, and Carl was even upset when Paige left Summer House in 2025.

Carl shared with TopMob News that he loves Paige. He expressed sadness that she wasn’t able to participate, but acknowledged she had a busy summer.

Status: Broken Up

Their relationship was doomed from the start—Lindsay was always the more dominant personality, and it was only a matter of time before things ended, even before she got the sandwich she’d been promised. Though they dated for around two years before splitting in 2021, fans of Summer House will always remember Stravy’s memorable PowerPoint presentation from season five.

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