Summer House Stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson Confirm Romance

The costars address their 'very new' relationship after years of friendship.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:52pm

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Summer House stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson have confirmed they are dating, addressing the 'complicated relationship dynamics' and their need for privacy as their 'feelings evolved' from a long-standing friendship. The news comes after Amanda's recent split from husband Kyle Cooke and amid speculation around West's past relationship with castmate Ciara Miller.

Why it matters

This relationship development among the Summer House cast members adds an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the popular Bravo reality show, which has long chronicled the interpersonal dynamics and romantic entanglements of the group of friends. Fans will be eager to see how this new romance plays out on screen.

The details

In a joint statement posted to their Instagram accounts, Amanda and West acknowledged that their new romance was 'the last thing either of us expected' as their 'connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship.' They said they 'needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it' due to the 'complicated relationship dynamics' and 'scrutiny' that comes with being on a reality show.

  • In January 2023, Amanda announced she and estranged husband Kyle Cooke had broken up after four years of marriage.
  • The Summer House midseason trailer for season 10 teased West hoping to rekindle his relationship with castmate Ciara Miller.

The players

Amanda Batula

A star of the Bravo reality series Summer House who recently split from her husband Kyle Cooke.

West Wilson

A fellow cast member on Summer House who previously dated another castmate, Ciara Miller.

Kyle Cooke

Amanda's estranged husband and a Summer House cast member.

Ciara Miller

A Summer House cast member who previously dated West Wilson.

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What they’re saying

“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

— Amanda Batula and West Wilson

“We've shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what's developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

— Amanda Batula and West Wilson

“Instagram vs. Reality.”

— Kyle Cooke

What’s next

Fans will be eager to see how Amanda and West's new romance plays out on the upcoming season of Summer House.

The takeaway

This relationship development among the Summer House cast adds an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the popular reality show, highlighting the complex interpersonal dynamics and romantic entanglements within the group of friends.