Amanda Batula and West Wilson are “Summer House” stars who confirmed their relationship after weeks of speculation about their rumored romance. The Bravo stars addressed the situation in a joint statement shared to Instagram Stories. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Amanda Batula & West Wilson Confirmed Their Relationship in a Joint Statement
In their joint statement, they explained why they waited to speak out.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we want to provide some clarity,” they said. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything.”
They added, “What’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship.”
The pair emphasized that they wanted to be thoughtful about how they handled the situation. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt,” they shared.
2. Amanda Batula’s Split From Kyle Cooke Set the Stage
Batula’s relationship with Wilson comes shortly after her separation from Kyle Cooke. The former couple split in January after four years of marriage.
The timing of the new relationship has added to the attention, especially given Batula’s long history on “Summer House” with Cooke and the group dynamic that comes with it.
3. West Wilson Addressed Rumors Before the Confirmation
Before confirming the relationship, Wilson spoke about Batula during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live.”
“She’s single now, and it’s happened with other people that she’s hung out with,” West said. “We’re just hanging out in New York.”
He added, “If it’s not clear, that’s a very important person to me, and I, like, care about her a lot,” while still referring to Amanda as “a friend” at the time.
4. Amanda Batula & West Wilson Sparked Fan Speculation Weeks Earlier
Rumors about Batula and Wilson began circulating in early March. A source told DeuxMoi the two were seen being “openly flirty” and “allegedly even holding hands under the table” at a New York City event.
The speculation quickly spread online, with fans closely watching their interactions both on and off-screen.
Following their statement, a source told Page Six, “It’s not just a hookup,” suggesting the relationship is more serious than initially believed.
5. ‘Summer House’ Cast Reactions & Ciara Miller Fallout
The reaction from the “Summer House” cast has been immediate and noticeable. Several cast members appeared to support Ciara Miller, who previously dated West and is close friends with Amanda.
Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, and KJ Dillard shared posts that fans interpreted as reactions to the situation. Kyle Cooke also responded to a comment about the rumors with emojis, while Austen Kroll posted, “Pasta and (expletive) your friends’ exes are apparently so back.”
Shortly after Batula and Wilson confirmed their relationship, Miller reportedly unfollowed both of them on social media, signaling a shift in the group dynamic.
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Amanda Batula & West Wilson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know