The Bravo reality TV universe was abuzz when the news broke about a surprising relationship twist involving the Summer House cast. Amanda Batula confirmed her relationship with West Wilson, who is notably the ex-boyfriend of her close friend and costar, Ciara Miller.
Amanda and West addressed the situation through a joint Instagram statement on Tuesday, March 31, acknowledging the complex dynamics of their relationship. They explained that their connection grew from a longstanding friendship, which caught both of them by surprise. They emphasized the importance of handling their relationship with care and took some time to process the situation privately before going public.
In their statement, they further expressed a desire to understand their evolving feelings and acknowledged the wider impact of their relationship, hoping to avoid causing any hurt or appearing careless. They thanked their supporters for their understanding as they navigate this new chapter.
While the majority of the Summer House cast remains silent until the filming of the season 10 reunion later this spring, other Bravo stars have shared their thoughts online.
Katie Maloney
Katie Maloney, formerly of Vanderpump Rules, was reminded of a past scandal on her own show when she heard the news. She referenced the situation where Tom Sandoval confirmed a romance with Rachel “Raquel” Levis while being in a relationship with Ariana Madix. Katie humorously commented on Instagram Threads, expressing her surprise at being on the “other side of Scandoval” and offered her assistance to the Summer House group chat.
Venita Aspen
Venita Aspen from Southern Charm took a firm stance supporting Ciara Miller. She criticized Amanda’s public announcement of her relationship with West without considering an apology to Ciara. Venita reinforced her support by sharing a photo of Ciara with a heartfelt message.
Danielle Olivera
Danielle Olivera, another former Summer House cast member, shared a throwback photo of herself looking puzzled from a previous season, letting the image speak volumes about her feelings on the situation.
Guerdy Abraira
Guerdy Abraira from Real Housewives of Miami offered her candid take on the relationship between Amanda and West. She posted on her Instagram Story, advising not to trust a man who is more concerned with his appearance than his character, and reminded women of their inherent worth.
Salley Carson
Salley Carson from Southern Charm briefly shared a TikTok message about the complexities of friendships, which she later deleted. She highlighted the unexpected nature of friendships, hinting that those who seem supportive may not always be, while those doubted often are.
The Wirkus Twins
Ashley and Lauren Wirkus, former members of Summer House, appeared to express their support for Amanda Batula’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke. They shared a nostalgic red carpet photo with him, perhaps hinting at their stance in the ongoing drama.
The twins shared a throwback red carpet photo where they posed alongside Kyle.
Amanda Batula’s new romance with West Wilson is already causing social media drama within the Summer House cast. After Amanda, 34, and West, 31, spoke out about “speculation” surrounding their relationship status, fans discovered cast member Ciara Miller had unfollowed both parties. In another plot twist, viewers noticed that Amanda is no longer following her […]
Austen Kroll
Just a day before Amanda Batula and West Wilson went public with their relationship, Southern Charm star Austen Kroll seemed to hint at insider knowledge. He posted on social media, cryptically commenting on the resurgence of certain relationship dynamics.
