Bethenny Frankel Weighs In on Summer House Love Triangle Drama

The Bravo alum says 'consenting adults can be with other consenting adults' amid the Amanda Batula, West Wilson, and Ciara Miller saga.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:51pm

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Bethenny Frankel is weighing in on the controversial love triangle drama unfolding on Summer House. The Real Housewives of New York City alum says she doesn't think fans should be too up in arms over Amanda Batula and West Wilson's new romance, given that they are both single 'consenting adults.' Frankel believes the backlash is 'ridiculous' and that the drama 'won't matter when the wash comes out.'

Why it matters

The relationship between Amanda, West, and Ciara has become a major storyline on Summer House, with Ciara's ex-boyfriend West now dating her best friend Amanda after their own brief romance. This has created tension and hurt feelings within the friend group, leading to public commentary from the cast and their associates.

The details

After Ciara Miller and West Wilson dated briefly in 2023 before breaking up, Amanda Batula and West recently confirmed they are now in a relationship. This has caused a stir, given that Amanda is still legally married to her estranged husband Kyle Cooke, and Ciara is Ciara's best friend. Several of the Summer House cast members have weighed in, with some, like Paige DeSorbo, supporting Ciara, while others, like Kyle, have criticized West's actions. The drama has also impacted Amanda's professional life, with a brand removing her from a campaign.

  • In July-December 2023, Ciara Miller and West Wilson dated briefly before breaking up.
  • In January 2026, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke announced their separation after years of ups and downs in their relationship.
  • On March 5, 2026, rumors began circulating that Amanda Batula and West Wilson were romantically involved.
  • On March 31, 2026, Amanda and West confirmed their new romance in a joint Instagram statement.
  • On April 2, 2026, Amanda's estranged husband Kyle Cooke accused West of 'wild betrayal' in a TikTok video.

The players

Bethenny Frankel

A former cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City who has weighed in on the Summer House love triangle drama.

Amanda Batula

A cast member of Summer House who recently announced her separation from husband Kyle Cooke and has since confirmed a new relationship with West Wilson.

West Wilson

A newer cast member of Summer House who previously dated Amanda's best friend Ciara Miller before entering into a relationship with Amanda.

Ciara Miller

A cast member of Summer House who previously dated West Wilson before he began a relationship with her best friend Amanda Batula.

Kyle Cooke

Amanda Batula's estranged husband, who has criticized West Wilson for his relationship with his ex-wife.

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What they’re saying

“Consenting adults can be with other consenting adults. No one's married.”

— Bethenny Frankel, Former Real Housewives of New York City cast member

“It's enough. You can't have a relationship on a reality television show. There's no girl code on reality television fueled by alcohol and scantily clad bikinis. Immediately no. It's ridiculous.”

— Bethenny Frankel, Former Real Housewives of New York City cast member

“There's some wild betrayal here. He basically threw his friendship with me away in one clean swoop. What happened to bro code?”

— Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula's estranged husband

“West is smart enough to know who the audience is, and he knows, clearly, what to say to women to win them over. Everyone's like, 'Oh my god. Look at his redemption arc!' And he was just piling on strategically, for sure.”

— Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula's estranged husband

“Ciara is our real friend, in real life. So we have been talking to her, consoling her. We are behind her 100 percent. We would never capitalize or monetize off of our friend's heartbreak.”

— Paige DeSorbo, Ciara Miller's best friend and Summer House co-star

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