Amanda Batula and West Wilson Confirm Relationship After Online Speculation

Following mounting online speculation, 'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship via their Instagram stories. In the joint statement, they explained that it was never their intention to hide anything, but they needed space to process the situation privately due to the complicated relationship dynamics and the scrutiny of being on a reality show.

Both emphasized that their connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, making it especially important for them to approach this with care. They acknowledged the impact this has had beyond themselves and appreciated the understanding and respect as they navigate this new stage.

The news comes as Season 10 of 'Summer House' airs on Bravo, marking the tenth season for Batula and the third for Wilson. Batula initially joined the show as the sometimes girlfriend of Kyle Cooke, becoming a permanent fixture from Season 2. They married in 2021, but announced their separation before the Season 10 premiere in January.

Both Cooke and Batula are set to star on the 'Summer House' spin-off, 'In the City', currently slated to premiere following the Season 10 finale. Wilson previously dated Ciara Miller, with an on-again, off-again relationship over time, including a flirtation that plays out over the current season.

Variety has reached out to Bravo for clarity about the reunion filming and the resumption of production. There is precedent for picking up cameras after seismic events that occur after filming, such as the split of Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.

A memorable case was on 'Vanderpump Rules', when Ariana Madix discovered that her partner Tom Sandoval had been involved in a months-long affair with her friend and castmate Raquel Leviss, a drama known as #Scandoval. That breakup was so explosive that it ended the original cast's tenure, and the Bravo series rebooted with a new cast.

Production also resumed twice on 'Summer House'. First, in Season 8, cameras captured the final moments of Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard's relationship when he called off their impending wedding. Then, last season, Paige Desorbo and 'Southern Charm' star Craig Conover's split meant the 'Summer House' girls got together to film a few additional scenes, clarifying the timeline of when their relationship ended.