What Amanda Batula Told West Wilson About Ciara Miller Before Scandal

West Wilson has some explaining to do.

During the April 21st episode of Summer House, the cast member publicly apologized for flirting with another woman while his ex, Ciara Miller, was present. This caused a noticeably uncomfortable situation between the two former partners.

During a heartfelt conversation, West apologized to Ciara for not being a good friend. He admitted he was upset and felt their friendship had been going well, expressing hope that he hadn’t ruined things after a positive start to the summer. West recently confirmed he is dating Amanda Batula, who is an ex-close friend of Ciara’s.

The former nurse was frustrated that they couldn’t stay just friends, and snapped, “That’s exactly why I didn’t want to be friends in the first place!”

Even though he separated from Ciara in 2023, West wanted to resolve the tension with his colleague. He pointed out, “You seem fine with things being awkward, but it really bothers me.”

Amanda and West had some lingering issues between them, but Amanda eventually talked to West about how he was treating Ciara. This all happened several months before they started dating earlier in the year, after being friends for a while.

Amanda, who recently announced her divorce from Kyle Cooke in January, explained to a sports reporter that she was most hurt by seeing her friend’s reaction to Kyle’s behavior. She said it bothered her that someone who had been so supportive and protective of her all summer would then disrespect Ciara, creating an awkward situation.

West agreed.

The 28-year-old admitted he’d made a mistake. He realized his words were disrespectful and hurtful, and now he was worried about the consequences. He wondered if he’d damaged a friendship, ruined a potential romantic connection, or lost someone who was simply being polite for a while. He was unsure of what he’d lost.

Oh my gosh, Amanda – she’s amazing, honestly! – she was telling Kanye, I mean, Ye, what he needs to do to fix things with Ciara. She said he just needs to own up to whatever happened, a real apology, and absolutely no excuses. No ‘buts,’ no ‘ifs,’ just a straight-up apology. It was perfect advice, seriously! He should listen to her!

The next weekend, West followed through with his plan. Eventually, Ciara also wanted to resolve the tension between them so they could both move on from their difficult breakup.

Honestly, he was like a brother to me. It really stings because I don’t give out the ‘best friend’ label easily – you have to truly earn it, and he did. We had something special, and losing that is what hurts the most. I truly believed he felt the same way, and now I’m just heartbroken.

The emotional reunion ended with a hug and a promise to be friends again. However, a sneak peek at next week’s episode suggests more trouble is coming for Ciara and the West coast storyline.

Don’t miss the drama – including a complicated love triangle – on Summer House, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Bravo! While you wait, we’re giving you an update on what’s happening with some of your favorite couples from the show, both old and new.

Amanda, 34, told West how to fix things with Ciara, 30, advising him to fully take responsibility for his actions and offer a sincere apology, without making any excuses.

The following weekend, West followed through with his intentions. Ciara also wanted to resolve the uncomfortable situation so they could both move on from their difficult breakup.

She admitted, with tears in her eyes, that she truly considered him her best friend. She explained that their close bond was what made the situation so painful, as she doesn’t use that term easily or often.

The emotional reunion ended with a hug and a promise to be friends again. However, a sneak peek at next week’s episode suggests more trouble is coming for Ciara and the others.

Don’t miss the drama – especially the love triangle – on Summer House, Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Bravo! While you wait, check in on what’s happening with some of your favorite Summer House couples, both old and new.

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. This news was complicated by the fact that Amanda’s close friend, Ciara Miller, had previously dated West for several months before their difficult split in 2023.

Honestly, the news came as a complete shock to both of us! We never saw this coming. It started with a really solid, years-long friendship, and because of that, we knew we had to handle things thoughtfully and with a lot of care. It’s been a surprising, but positive, development, and we’re navigating it together.

Status: Married

The show likely changed locations this season because comedians Hannah and Des playfully had sex in Kyle and Amanda’s bathroom, but at least their relationship is still going strong.

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, after all!

Hannah shared with People magazine, shortly after getting engaged in 2021, that they have a natural 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 wonderful.”

She explained that she was captivated by his way of thinking, deeply valued his advice, and had a great deal of respect for him.

Status: Separated

Despite being a fan-favorite couple on Summer House, they announced their separation in January 2026. They had been married for four years and together for almost a decade, but their relationship ultimately ended.

Kyle shared that nothing really prepares you for a very public split. Speaking at a Bravo event, she emphasized that Amanda’s well-being is the most important thing right now, and she’s grateful for Amanda’s support, as going through this isn’t easy, according to People magazine.

Although they aren’t divorced, Amanda revealed she’s started a new 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 with Amanda, who is also one of Ciara’s closest friends, back in March 2026.

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

Status: Broken Up

I was really rooting for them! They seemed so happy together after they first got together back in 2021, but sadly, it just didn’t work out – they broke up in 2024, which was a real disappointment.

Paige shared in 2024, during an episode of Giggly Squad, how much she loves and respects Craig. She described him as one of the best people she’s ever known and said she’ll always be his biggest supporter, confident he’ll achieve great things because of his exceptional qualities.

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.

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 the resulting instability caused significant problems for everyone the following summer. It’s hard to believe they were once considered a potential ‘couple goal’ back in 2020.

In 2020, Des reached out to Hannah through direct messages, which was good news for everyone. Meanwhile, Luke briefly dated Ciara before having a relationship with Tayshia Adams, though 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 conflict. It’s a dangerous situation when you hurt one twin, especially when her sister is always there to defend her.

Although the pair permanently split in 2018, Carl accepted full responsibility for why they broke up.

In a 2019 interview with The Daily Dish, Carl explained 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 when the show began in 2017. They deserve credit for managing to stay friends despite having a difficult breakup.

Everett married Courtney Cavanagh in 2023. Surprisingly, his ex-wife, Lindsay, attended the wedding, which took place in Ireland, showing 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 friendship—though it was a bit rocky—which is how Ciara joined the cast of 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, she 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

Though there was initial attraction between them at the start of Summer House, they remained friends until revealing their feelings for each other at Kyle and Amanda’s wedding in 2021, which led to a fast-moving relationship.

Carl and Lindsay reunited and moved in together by 2022, and he proposed to her later that year. However, despite setting a wedding date for 2023, they ultimately called off their plans and didn’t get married.

I was totally shocked,” Lindsay shared with US Weekly back then. “He completely turned my life upside down. I was a mess – crying and furious – and I had to heal and move forward by myself. But now I feel really good about where I am and looking ahead.”

Lindsay announced 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

This couple was a favorite among Summer House viewers and seemed to have a healthy relationship, but they broke up in 2023. At first, Danielle stated the split was friendly, but she changed her tune after seeing how quickly Robert started dating someone new.

Danielle revealed in 2023 to The Daily Dish that her ex is now with a coworker – the same person she’d previously confronted him about during their breakup, when he accused her of being irrational. She added with a touch of knowing, “Women’s intuition is usually right.”

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 ended things amicably—Carl even expressed sadness when Paige left Summer House in 2025.

Oh my gosh, I was devastated when I heard! Carl from TopMob News said it best – I mean, I love Paige, and it just broke my heart to know she couldn’t be involved anymore. But he also said we all understood she had a lot going on, and honestly, that made it a little easier to accept. Still, I miss her so much!

Status: Broken Up

I just knew it, okay? Lindsay was always way out of Stravy’s league, and honestly, that sandwich was never happening. It was doomed from the start! They only lasted about two years, and it all ended in 2021, but as a true fan, I’ll always cherish his Season Five PowerPoint. It’s iconic, honestly! It’s the thing I remember most about their whole…thing.

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