Bravo stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson have confirmed rumors that they are romantically involved.
both Summer house The cast members shared a joint statement Tuesday on Instagram, writing that “what unfolded recently was the last thing we both expected.”
Batula, 34, announced her separation from her husband of four years and Summer house co-star Kyle Cooke in January. Their relationship has been the main plot throughout the show's ten seasons. Wilson, 31, had a rocky end to his brief relationship with his co-star — and Batula's close friend — Ciara Miller in 2023. The situation evokes memories of 2023's “Scandoval” that rocked another hit Bravo show. Vanderpump Rules, when it was revealed that longtime cast member Tom Sandoval had been having an affair with his castmate, Rachel Leviss, despite his years-long relationship (and close friendship) with Ariana Madix.
While there is no evidence of cheating, Batula and Wilson acknowledged that while the romance is “still very new,” they wanted to “bring some clarity” amid online speculation.
“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take some time to understand exactly what we were feeling,” they continued. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond us and we never wanted our actions to cause harm or be perceived as careless.”
That impact clearly extends to Miller (who unfollowed Batula and Wilson on Instagram immediately after their joint statement) and Cooke, as well as the rest of the community. Summer house cast.
Internet sleuths have sent fans into a frenzy over the past week after discovering photos of Batula and Wilson wearing the same sweatshirt months apart. It was just a small clue that indicated something deeper was going on between the co-stars.
Your companion Summer house The castmates, including ex-engaged couple Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard, apparently responded to the news over the weekend by sharing photos of themselves on the show. While Radke's image was more stoic, Hubbard's showed a mix of shock and disgust.
Hubbard also posted a photo of her and Miller, sending a strong message of support to her co-star.
Another Bravo star who also briefly dated Miller, southern charmAusten Kroll added fuel to the fire with a cryptic photo of a restaurant table with several dishes and the caption: “Pasta and fuck, your friends' exes are apparently back.”
Days before the rumors reached their peak, Wilson appeared on Bravo executive Andy Cohen's late-night show. See what happens live, and addressed the speculation. “She is [Batula’s] Single, I have to show you the streets a little.
“But if it's not clear, she's a very important person to me and I care about her a lot,” he continued before calling Batula his “home girl” and adding, “She's a friend. I hope that's clear.”
In a recent separate appearance on the late-night show, Cooke called the rumors “somewhat shocking” and “outrageous.”
“It would certainly catch me off guard and feel a little reckless,” he said. “I think Ciara would probably have something to say. But if it made Amanda happy, I think she would have to vote yes.”
Summer house Season 10 recently began airing, filming in 2025. In addition to Batula, Wilson, Cooke, Miller, Radke, and Hubbard, the cast includes Jesse Solomon, Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, and Ben Waddell. The meeting is scheduled to be recorded in a matter of weeks.
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