West Wilson is clearing the air—at least some of it.
The reality TV world is buzzing after news broke that West and his Summer House costar, Amanda Batula, are now dating. This comes after Amanda’s recent separation from her husband, Kyle Cooke, and West’s breakup with her close friend, Ciara Miller, last year. West is now responding to all the talk and rumors surrounding their new relationship.
He wanted to make one thing perfectly clear: there was no romantic involvement between anyone involved. “I know there are a lot of theories online,” he said on his podcast, Show Me Something, “but that definitely didn’t happen. Everyone was seeing other people.”
The 31-year-old clarified the sequence of events, referencing a particularly harsh online message calling Amanda a damaging influence on someone’s relationship.
Okay, so Amanda and Kyle said they split in January, but honestly, it sounds like they didn’t even realize things were getting real – like, seriously real – until February! Can you believe it? He keeps saying so much has happened, and it’s all been crammed into such a short time. It’s just… a lot to process, you know? I’m trying to keep up with everything!
West says he’s taking things one day at a time and making an effort to use his phone less. He also feels bad that Amanda has received a lot of the negative reactions.
“I just wish if people had s–t to talk,” he said, “they could deliver it to me.”
Despite everything, Ciara feels more hurt by Amanda, whom she’s been friends with since she started on Summer House in 2021.
Ultimately, men will be men,” she explained. “Regardless of whether Kanye and I are together, you can’t trust any man completely. But I’m most shocked that Amanda would do this – she’s been a friend and supporter for so long, and I never expected it from her. That’s the most upsetting part.
Because, as she noted, she’d supported Amanda through many of her most challenging moments.
During a conversation, West’s podcast co-host, Sophie Cunningham, wondered if he’d contacted any of his fellow cast members from Summer House. He replied that not everyone had gotten back to him after he texted.
Honestly, it’s exactly what I expected him to say, and I totally understand. What’s really killing me is knowing he’s hurting because of this whole mess, especially the people he cares about. But thank goodness the reunion is almost here! He’s going to finally get a chance to apologize to everyone in person, and finally set the record straight about all the wild rumors and drama that’s been flying around online. I just know it’s going to be amazing!
Ciara hadn’t said much after Amanda and West announced they were dating on March 31st, but she recently spoke about it.
She told Glamour that dealing with personal pain privately is one thing, but experiencing it publicly adds another level of difficulty. To then watch her former life unfold on television in season 10 was incredibly disorienting and upsetting.
While the drama between West and Amanda is unfolding now, season 10 of Summer House—which was filmed last summer—is currently airing on Bravo. On the show, West and Ciara appeared to be working towards getting back together after a difficult time following their breakup.
Despite everything, Ciara feels more hurt by Amanda, whom she’s been friends with since joining the show Summer House in 2021.
Ultimately, men will be men, she explained. Regardless of whether she and West are dating, she doesn’t trust men in general. But she’s most shocked that Amanda, someone she considered a close friend and supporter for a long time, would be involved. That’s what she finds most unbelievable.
Because, as she noted, she’d supported Amanda through many of her most challenging moments.
I’ve gone to bat for you, even arguing with your husband to support you. I’ve always been on your side, trying to help you realize how valuable you are. So, to be treated with such disrespect… it’s honestly shocking, and I don’t even know what to say.
Although fans will need to tune in to the Summer House reunion to see everything play out in person, here’s a detailed look at what happened.
Ciara Miller and West Wilson found love on the set of Summer House season eight in 2023, and their connection continued off-screen in real life.
However, their romance wouldn’t last long, with the costars breaking up at the end of that year.
Their difficult breakup created tension at the summer house for the next two years, as Ciara wrestled with whether to forgive the sports reporter for hurting her and potentially try to rebuild their relationship.
After a rocky four-year marriage filled with challenges, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke have decided to separate, just before the tenth season of their Bravo series airs in 2026.
The couple announced on Instagram on January 19th that they have decided to separate. They shared the news in a joint statement, saying they made the decision together and remain friendly. They asked for privacy and understanding as they both focus on moving forward and taking care of themselves.
Amanda and Kyle, who got married in September 2021, shared that while they’ve always been open about their relationship, they’re asking for privacy right now. They appreciate everyone’s kindness and respect as they move forward.
The show gave viewers an intimate look at the couple’s struggles as their relationship fell apart.
Rumors of a romance between Amanda and West started circulating quickly after the gossip blog Deuxmoi reported on March 5th that the two actors were seen looking cozy together in New York City.
Addressing rumors, West dismissed the speculation during a March 24th appearance on Watch What Happens Live. He explained that she was recently single and had previously dated people she’d met while out with him. He clarified they were simply spending time together in New York City, and he was just showing her around.
The journalist said, “She’s a close friend—someone I really care about.”
After news spread about a possible relationship between West and Amanda, some of their colleagues spoke up about the rumors.
On March 29th, Carl Radke posted a confused-looking photo to his Instagram Stories. Lindsay Hubbard and KJ Dillard followed suit, sharing similar expressions of confusion on their own social media accounts.
Austen Kroll, who also stars on Bravo and is friends with several cast members of Summer House, weighed in on the drama. On March 29th, he posted to his Instagram Stories, “Apparently, dating your friends’ exes and eating pasta are both trending again.”
On March 31st, Amanda and West publicly confirmed long-standing rumors in a joint statement posted on Instagram.
I was so relieved to see them finally address things! They explained it wasn’t about hiding anything, but honestly, their relationship developed so quickly, and with all the cameras around from the show, they just needed some time to figure things out privately before sharing. It makes total sense to me – things were already complicated, and they didn’t want to deal with everything publicly before they were ready.
We understand this situation has only affected us and we never intended to cause any pain or seem irresponsible. We’re grateful for your understanding and respect as we work through this.
Just as West and Amanda revealed they were dating, Ciara was seen in New York City with a friend who was offering her support. She also started getting messages of encouragement from friends and colleagues on social media, as people within the Bravo TV community began choosing sides in the unfolding drama.
Amanda’s husband, Kyle Cooke, appeared to jokingly reference the recent drama by posting a selfie with Ciara on Instagram on March 30th.
Paige DeSorbo, a former cast member of Summer House, publicly showed her support for Ciara on Instagram, simply writing, “Ur perfect.” Lindsay Hubbard and Dara Levitan, who is new to season 10, also voiced their support for Ciara, with Lindsay commenting “Perfection,” and Dara adding, “And that’s how you do it.”
Two days after Amanda and West went public, Kyle slammed his former friend for moving in on his ex.
He told journalist Adam Glyn in a TikTok video posted in April that he felt deeply betrayed. “He completely ended our friendship suddenly,” he said. “I thought we had a ‘bro code’ – what happened to that?”
Kyle also insinuated West’s intentions were calculated.
He told Adam that West is skilled at understanding his audience and knows exactly how to appeal to women. People are impressed by what seems like a positive change in West, but he’s actually being calculated and intentionally flattering them, according to the speaker.
Ciara’s longtime BFF Paige DeSorbo made it clear whose side she’s on amid the fallout.
Ciara is a true friend to us, and we’ve been there for her, offering support and comfort. As we shared on our Giggly Squad podcast, we fully support her and would never try to profit from her difficult time.
Paige went on to share “the final thing” she was going to say about the situation.
Paige emphasized that Ciara is a strong, smart, and capable woman. She explained that Ciara will share her thoughts and feelings when she’s ready, and Paige wouldn’t presume to speak for her.
Okay, so after keeping things pretty quiet for about a week, Ciara finally decided to let everyone know she’s doing alright. She shared a quick update – just a simple comment, really – to let her fans know she’s okay. It’s good to see her taking care of herself and sharing when she’s ready!
At the premiere of Euphoria season three on April 7th, Ciara shared with Entertainment Tonight that she’s doing very well, despite the recent attention surrounding Amanda and West’s relationship.
Ciara showed she wasn’t bothered by the new relationship between Amanda and West, playfully dismissing it while she hosted the red carpet event for the premiere of HBO Max’s Euphoria season three.
Ciara jokingly asked Sydney Sweeney, whose character often finds herself in complicated love lives on HBO, what someone would do after dating a friend’s ex-boyfriend during an event on April 7th. She essentially asked, ‘What happens next?’
Sydney, who plays Cassie Howard on the show, reacted with discomfort when asked about her character starting a relationship with Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), the ex-boyfriend of her character’s best friend, Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie). She simply said, “It’s not good.”
Ciara, age 30, directly told her partner what she wanted for their future, stating, “I think we should get married.”
Following a week of backlash, Amanda broke her silence to address angry fans.
In a recent Instagram post on April 10th, the 34-year-old expressed sincere apologies to anyone they may have disappointed or hurt, particularly those they’ve contacted directly.
I’m really trying to prioritize my well-being and start getting back to a more normal life. If you see me out and about, or if I’m posting things online, please understand that I’m still deeply affected by everything that’s happened. I haven’t forgotten, and it’s still a big part of my life, even if I’m trying to move forward.
Plus, she promised fans will get more answers to their myriad of questions soon.
Amanda confirmed she’ll be at the reunion and promised to answer any questions openly and honestly while she’s there.
Almost three weeks after West and Amanda revealed their relationship, Ciara finally spoke directly about the controversy for the first time.
As someone who often talks about navigating life’s challenges, I really connected with what Ciara shared recently. She described how tough it is to deal with personal pain privately, but having that pain play out publicly adds a whole other level of difficulty. And to then have to watch what felt like her personal life unfold on TV, years later? She put it perfectly – it’s incredibly disorienting and messes with your head. It’s a really honest take on dealing with heartbreak and public scrutiny.
The woman, age 30, said she was much closer to Amanda before the scandal came to light. She also mentioned she and West were trying to improve their relationship at the time. Because of their previous closeness, she felt Amanda’s actions were a greater betrayal than West’s.
Ultimately, people are unpredictable, Ciara explained. Regardless of whether she and West are together, she believes you can’t fully trust anyone. What surprised her most was that Amanda, someone she considered a long-time friend and supporter, was involved. That’s what she found most shocking.
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