Bethenny Frankel Shares Surprising Take on Summer House Drama

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Bethenny Frankel doesn’t seem bothered at all by the drama surrounding the love triangle on Summer House.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the buzz around Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s new relationship, and honestly, I think people are getting a little carried away! It’s great they’re dating, but the reaction seems a bit over the top, don’t you think?

She told TopMob News’ Erin Lim Rhodes on April 7th that everyone involved is a consenting adult and no one is married. The conversation took place at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026 in Los Angeles.

Although it’s not strictly accurate, Amanda is still legally married to her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kyle Cooke—they revealed they were separating in January—so their recent encounter is complicated. Adding to that, Amanda’s close friend Ciara Miller previously dated West for several months before their difficult breakup last year, and those feelings are still raw.

Even though West and Amanda’s recent Instagram post about their changing relationship has caused some tension among their friends on Bravo, Bethenny is urging everyone to relax and not overreact.

The criticism has gone far enough, she said. Trying to have a genuine connection on a reality TV show is impossible. There’s no loyalty or friendship when alcohol is involved and everyone is wearing minimal clothing – it just doesn’t work. It’s absurd to expect it.

Despite the current controversy, Bethenny believes Amanda and West shouldn’t stress too much, saying that these issues won’t matter in the long run.

Amanda may find it hard to accept those sentiments, particularly since Edie Parker, a cannabis and accessories company, recently dropped her from their advertising campaign.

Shortly after Amanda and a sports journalist announced they were dating, Edie Parker updated a photo from their campaign. The original image featured Amanda wearing a cropped version of the shirt, but it’s now been replaced with a different model whose face isn’t visible.

The brand posted, with a side-eye emoji, that a lot can happen in a day. They explained that while they’re still supporting the same charity and using the same shirt design, they’ve chosen a new model to represent them, without elaborating on why they replaced the previous model, Amanda.

Okay, so Amanda’s been totally silent since that Instagram post with West back on March 31st, which is KILLING me, but thankfully Ciara seems to be handling all this crazy drama with a sense of humor! It’s like, she’s just brushing off the whole love triangle thing, and honestly, it’s a relief to see someone not completely falling apart. I’m still obsessing over every little detail, of course, but at least Ciara’s reaction is…normal? It makes me feel a little better.

While covering the red carpet for the premiere of HBO Max’s Euphoria season three on April 7th, the host jokingly asked star Sydney Sweeney, “So, if you take your friend’s ex…” Sweeney responded with an awkward, “That’s not a good thing to do.”

What do Ciara’s Summer House castmates think about all the drama? Read on for a complete breakdown of the events surrounding Ciara, Amanda, and West’s complicated relationship.

The brand posted, with a side-eye emoji, that a lot can happen in a day. They explained that while they were still supporting the same charity and using the same shirt design, they had replaced their previous model, Amanda, without offering further explanation.

Although Amanda hasn’t commented publicly since she and West’s Instagram post on March 31st, Ciara has shown she’s not taking the relationship rumors seriously.

While covering the red carpet for the premiere of HBO Max’s Euphoria season three on April 7th, the host jokingly asked star Sydney Sweeney, “So, if you were to take your friend’s ex…”

As for how the actress responded, with a grimace, she admitted, “It’s not good.”

What do Ciara’s fellow Summer House cast members think about all the drama? Here’s a complete breakdown of everything that happened in the Ciara, Amanda-West love triangle.

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 decided to separate just before the tenth season of their Bravo series was set to premiere in 2026.

The couple announced on Instagram on January 19th that they have decided to separate. In a joint statement, they said the decision was mutual and made with respect for each other. They asked for privacy and support as they both focus on moving forward and taking care of themselves.

Amanda and Kyle, who got married in September 2021, shared that it feels strange to ask for privacy, as they’ve always been open and honest about their relationship. They asked for kindness and respect as they begin a new phase in their lives.

The show gave viewers an intimate look at the couple’s struggles as their relationship fell apart.

News started circulating quickly about a possible romance between Amanda and West after the gossip blog Deuxmoi reported on March 5th that the two actors were seen behaving flirtatiously 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 that he was simply showing her around New York, as he has done for others she’s dated before. 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 explained, “She’s a close friend – someone I really care about.”

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the buzz about West and Amanda, and it’s no surprise their alleged romance has everyone talking! I’ve noticed a lot of their colleagues have been sharing their reactions, and honestly, it’s fascinating to see how people are responding to 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, a fellow reality TV star and friend to several cast members of Summer House, seemingly 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.”

Amanda and West publicly confirmed the rumors in a joint Instagram post on March 31st, finally addressing the situation.

We never meant to keep our relationship a secret,” the couple explained in a message on Instagram Stories. “Because things were complicated, and being on a reality show means everyone’s 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.

It was such a shock when West and Amanda went public with their relationship! Honestly, I immediately felt for Ciara. Pictures surfaced of her in New York looking really down, and a friend was there to support her. It wasn’t just in person, though – all her friends and coworkers from Bravo started rallying around her online, and it quickly became clear everyone was choosing sides in this whole messy love triangle. It’s been hard to watch, but I’m really sending Ciara all my support!

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, known from Summer House, publicly showed her support for Ciara on Instagram, writing, “You’re perfect.” Lindsay Hubbard and Dara Levitan, who joined the show this season, also voiced their support, with Lindsay simply commenting, “Perfection,” and Dara adding, “That’s how it’s done.”

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, and I don’t understand where the loyalty was,” he said, referencing the idea of ‘bro code’.

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 celebrating what they see as West’s positive change, but it’s clear he was intentionally flattering them all along.

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

Okay, so I’m completely obsessed with the Giggly Squad podcast, and honestly, hearing them talk about Ciara just breaks my heart, but also makes me so happy they’re there for her! They were saying on the latest episode that Ciara is a real friend to them, like, in real life, and they’ve been checking in on her and just being the best support system. And the best part? They would never try to profit off of something so awful happening to her – they’re genuinely good people, and it makes me love them even more!

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 emphasized that Ciara will share her thoughts and feelings when she’s ready, and Paige wouldn’t want to speak on Ciara’s behalf.

After waiting a week, Ciara finally spoke up and let everyone know how she was doing with a brief message.

At the premiere of Euphoria season three on April 7th, Ciara told Entertainment Tonight she’s doing well and is happy for Amanda and West, despite all the attention their relationship is getting.

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2026-04-09 00:21