How Summer House’s Kyle Cooke Is Cashing in on Amanda, West Scandal

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Kyle Cooke is making sweet lemonade out of life’s lemons.

Despite the recent announcement of his divorce from Amanda Batula in January, the Summer House star is trying to stay positive. He’s focusing on the good after learning that Amanda is now dating his former close friend, West Wilson.

Since speaking out about the recent controversy and becoming a viral sensation with his now-famous reaction – “Carl’s a Mess” – the founder of Loverboy has been financially benefiting. He was, of course, referring to his co-star Carl Radke when he said that.

In an Instagram video posted on April 8th from his company’s New York City office, Kyle thanked his followers for their incredible support of both him and the business. He emphasized that their purchases and encouragement over the past week have been vital to keeping the company running.

Kyle, who recently shared on Bravo’s show that his alcoholic beverage company was facing potential bankruptcy, says things have completely turned around since he started selling merchandise featuring his popular phrase, “Carl’s a Mess.”

I’m incredibly grateful, and I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated on how the business is doing,” she said. “You deserve to know what’s happening – your support is truly keeping us afloat.

Kyle hinted at more exciting products coming soon, saying, “Keep an eye out for a follow-up video where we’ll make an announcement.”

Kyle shared this information a few weeks after revealing that Loverboy was facing more serious financial difficulties than people close to him—including his friends and colleagues—realized.

As someone who understands building a brand, I’ve been there – things don’t always go as planned. Recently, we saw a dip in how widely Loverboy was being distributed, and that naturally impacted our revenue. To make sure we could keep things going and protect our finances, I made the tough decision to stop taking my own salary for a while. It’s about prioritizing the long-term health of the business, even if it means personal sacrifice.

He also mentioned on Instagram that the financial difficulties with Loverboy were still causing him a lot of stress.

During the February 10th episode of Summer House, he revealed that Loverboy’s distribution has decreased over the past six months, leading to lower revenue. To conserve their finances, he decided to stop paying himself a salary.

He also mentioned on Instagram that the financial difficulties with Loverboy were still causing him a lot of stress.

Look, I get it – making alcoholic drinks isn’t a walk in the park with all the rules and stuff. But honestly, all I care about is that they keep making this amazing stuff! I’m just really hoping everyone continues to buy it while they figure things out and maybe change direction a little. I’m a huge fan and I need this in my life!

Although Kyle is pleased with his business seeing a boost in sales during the recent controversy, neither he nor Amanda have addressed how their relationship might be impacting Kyle’s former partner, Ciara Miller (who handled the situation with humor and grace).

Everyone’s still talking about Amanda and West’s surprising connection. While we wait for them to share more, let’s see what’s happening with other couples from past and present seasons of Summer House.

Status: Together

After years of friendship, Amanda and West began sparking romance rumors in 2026, and they eventually confirmed their feelings had grown into something more. The news was complicated by the fact that Amanda’s close friend, Ciara Miller, had previously dated West for several months before their difficult breakup 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 the situation with sensitivity and thoughtfulness.

Status: Married 

Okay, so the show had to relocate this season, apparently because Hannah and Des thought it’d be hilarious to, um, get intimate in Kyle and Amanda’s bathroom – seriously?! But honestly, I’m just glad those two are still together. They’re my favorite couple, and I need them to last! Everything else is just noise if they’re happy, you know?

The couple, who had been dating for two years, got married on the beach in 2022. They clearly enjoy each other’s company and have a lot of fun together, especially given they’re both comedians.

Hannah shared with People magazine soon after their 2021 engagement that they have a playful relationship where they can simply be themselves and enjoy each other’s company. ‘We make each other laugh,’ she said.

She explained that she was captivated by his way of thinking, deeply valued his guidance, and held him in high regard.

Status: Separated

Everyone who watched Summer House was hoping this couple would last, but sadly, they announced their split in January 2026. They had been married for four years and together for almost ten.

Honestly, hearing Kyle talk about the breakup
 it just broke my heart! She said nothing really prepares you for something becoming so public, and I totally get that. But the sweetest thing? She keeps saying Amanda is doing okay, and how much Amanda’s support means to her. It’s just
 knowing how tough this is, and that they’re leaning on each other? Ugh, it’s everything. It’s just amazing to see them getting through it, even though it’s clearly not easy.

Although they haven’t officially divorced, Amanda revealed she’s started a new relationship with West in March 2026.

Status: Broken Up 

West and Ciara’s relationship has been rocky since it began 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 that 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.

In a 2024 episode of Giggly Squad, Paige shared her deep admiration for Craig, calling him one of the best people she’s ever known. She expressed unwavering support for his future success, believing he deserves all good things and is truly exceptional.

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

Status: Broken up 

This relationship perfectly embodies both the highs and lows of modern dating. Their on-again, off-again connection was a major focus of the show’s fourth season, but it later created a lot of drama for everyone involved. It’s hard to believe they were once considered a potential ‘couple 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 hasn’t always made the best choices, and many of them happened while he was involved with one of the Wirkus sisters. She wanted a more serious relationship than he did, and that caused a lot of drama, especially considering her twin sister was fiercely protective of her.

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

In 2019, Carl explained to The Daily Dish that he attributed his past behavior to his own immaturity. He also admitted he had difficulty expressing his feelings honestly with her, and struggled with communication in general.

Status: Friends

Lindsay and Everett were one of the original couples on Summer House, starting their relationship back in 2017. They deserve credit for successfully remaining friends despite a difficult breakup.

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

Status: Friends 

Looking back at 2021, it was awkward to see how things unfolded between Ciara and Luke. Despite a short-lived romance, they ended up forming a somewhat uneasy friendship, which ultimately led to Ciara joining the cast of Summer House.

Ciara and West had a relationship that went through many ups and downs, but it seemed to end permanently in 2026.

Status: Broken Up 

Paige and her boyfriend of a year largely kept their relationship private in 2020, as he rarely appeared on camera. A year later, she began dating Craig Conover, but they eventually broke up in 2024.

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

Status: Broken Up

Though there was some initial flirting on the show Summer House, they remained friends until admitting their feelings for each other at Kyle and Amanda’s wedding in 2021, which led to a fast-moving relationship.

Carl and Lindsay reunited 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 totally shocked,” Lindsay shared with US Weekly back then. “He completely turned my world upside down. I was a mess – crying and furious – and I had to heal and move forward by myself. But now, I finally feel good about putting it all behind me and starting fresh.”

Lindsay revealed she was expecting 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 new.

Danielle revealed in 2023 to The Daily Dish that her ex is now with a coworker – someone she’d previously confronted him about during their breakup, and who he’d dismissed her concerns about as being ‘crazy.’ She jokingly attributed her accurate suspicion to ‘women’s intuition.’

Status: Friends

Their relationship in 2018 was very short-lived, it’s hard to believe they were ever together. Though there was some drama when they dated, they parted ways amicably—Carl even expressed sadness 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 wasn’t built to last – Lindsay was always the more dominant personality, and it seemed likely she’d move on long before Stravy could even make her a sandwich. While they dated for about 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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