Ariana Madix Gives Ciara Miller Her Best Post-Scandal Advice

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Ariana Madix knows a thing or two about turning heartbreak into a hot girl summer.

Naturally, the host of Love Island USA has contacted Ciara Miller after the surprising romance between her Summer House costars, Amanda Batula and West Wilson.

Ariana Madix said she hopes Raquel Leviss remembers her own strength and worth, telling TopMob News on May 7 at Vulture’s Reality Masterminds Celebration, ‘She is the prize.’ Ariana shared this message after going through a difficult time when her then-boyfriend, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with Leviss.

The former star of Vanderpump Rules is rooting for Ciara to win season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. She told TopMob, “I really want to start practicing in the ballroom!”

She’s returning to the villa to host the eighth season of Love Island USA, which starts June 2nd.

The actress from St. Denis Medical shared that she’s been working out intensely to prepare for a role. She also mentioned that getting her life organized enough to be away for two months is a big challenge.

As for what to expect in Fiji this year?

Ariana hinted that the Villa always gets some changes each season, and she’s looking forward to seeing what they are this time. She also predicted things will get dramatic quickly once the show starts, and she can’t wait!

Ariana seemed very much in love while on a rare date night with her boyfriend, Daniel Wai, a fitness trainer from New York City.

She was thrilled because she and her partner often attend events separately, especially when she’s in Los Angeles and he can’t make it. Having this event in New York meant they could finally experience it together, which she found wonderful.

Keep reading for every bombshell revelation from Summer House‘s love triangle scandal.

Ariana hinted that the Villa always gets some changes each season, and she’s looking forward to seeing what they are this time. She also predicted things will get dramatic quickly, and she’s really excited about it.

Ariana seemed to be enjoying a romantic evening with her boyfriend, Daniel Wai, a fitness trainer from New York City. It was a rare public outing for the couple.

She was thrilled because she and her partner often attend events separately, especially when she’s in Los Angeles and he can’t make it. Having this event in New York was special because they could experience it together.

Keep reading for every bombshell revelation from Summer House‘s love triangle scandal.

Ciara Miller and West Wilson found love while filming season eight of Summer House 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, 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 stated it was a mutual and friendly decision, and asked for privacy and support as they both focus on moving forward and healing.

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 as they move forward. They appreciate kindness and respect during this time.

The show gave viewers an intimate look at the couple’s struggles, essentially watching their relationship fall apart.

Rumors of a possible 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 about their connection, West dismissed the speculation during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on March 24th. He explained that she was currently single and that he was simply showing her around New York, as he had done with others she’d spent time with. He stated, “She’s single now and it happened already to other people she’s hung out with. We were just hanging out in New York. She’s single now, I gotta show her the streets a little.”

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 talked 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 bewilderment on their own social media accounts.

Austen Kroll, who also stars on Bravo and is friends with several members of the Summer House cast, appeared to weigh in on the drama. On March 29th, he posted to his Instagram Stories, “Pasta and dating your friends’ exes are apparently trending again.”

On March 31st, Amanda and West publicly confirmed long-standing rumors in a joint statement posted to Instagram.

We never meant to keep our relationship a secret,” the message on their Instagram Stories explained. “Because things were complicated, and being on a reality show means everyone is watching, we needed some time to figure things out privately before talking about it.

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 looking upset and being supported by a friend. She also received an outpouring of support from friends and colleagues on social media, as people within the Bravo TV community started choosing sides in the dramatic love triangle.

Amanda’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Kyle Cooke, appeared to make light of recent issues by posting a selfie with Ciara on Instagram on March 30th.

Paige DeSorbo, known from Summer House, shared a supportive comment on Ciara’s Instagram, simply writing, “Ur perfect.” Lindsay Hubbard and Dara Levitan, a new addition to season 10, also showed 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 ended our friendship really quickly,” 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. He added that people are impressed by West’s apparent transformation, but it’s likely a calculated move to improve his public image.

Ciara’s longtime BFF Paige DeSorbo made it clear whose side she’s on amid the fallout.

On the latest episode of their podcast, Giggly Squad, a Summer House cast member shared that they’ve been supporting Ciara, a close friend, during a difficult time. They emphasized their unwavering support and confirmed they would never try to profit from her pain.

Paige went on to share “the final thing” she was going to say about the situation. 

Paige described Ciara as a strong, intelligent, and capable woman. She explained that Ciara will share her thoughts and feelings when she’s ready, and Paige wouldn’t want to speak for her.

After waiting a week to process things, Ciara finally spoke up and briefly shared how she was doing.

Ciara, at the premiere of Euphoria season three on April 7th, told Entertainment Tonight she’s doing well and is happy for Amanda and West as they navigate their public 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, referencing a complicated love life similar to her character on HBO, “If you start dating your friend’s ex, what happens next?” This comment was made during an event on April 7th.

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’ve hurt or let down, particularly those they’ve contacted directly.

She explained that she’s trying to get back to a more normal life for her own well-being. She asked that if people see her out or active online, they understand she’s still deeply affected by what’s happened and hasn’t forgotten it.

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 everyone’s questions openly and honestly when she’s there.

Almost three weeks after West and Amanda revealed their relationship, Ciara finally spoke directly about the controversy for the first time.

Ciara recently told Glamour magazine that dealing with personal heartbreak is hard enough, but having it happen so publicly adds another level of difficulty. She specifically mentioned the added pain of watching what she considered her life continue to unfold on the tenth season of a show, calling it incredibly disorienting.

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 that previous closeness, she felt Amanda’s actions were a greater betrayal than West’s.

Ultimately, people will be people,” Ciara explained. “Regardless of what’s happening with me and West, you can’t always predict what someone will do. What’s most surprising to me is that it came from Amanda, who I’ve considered a friend and supporter for a long time. That’s what I find hardest to believe.”

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2026-05-08 21:53