What Happened to Amanda Batula?

Amanda Batula rose to prominence as a cast member on Bravo's reality series "Summer House," first appearing as a guest in Season 1 (2017) and becoming a main cast member in Season 2 (January 2018). Her storyline often centered around her tumultuous, yet ultimately enduring, relationship with fellow castmate and entrepreneur Kyle Cooke. Their journey, marked by infidelity scandals and differing lifestyles, culminated in their engagement in the summer of 2018 and a wedding on September 25, 2021, held in Batula's parents' backyard in New Jersey after multiple COVID-19 related postponements.

Beyond reality television, Batula utilized her background in communications design from the University of Connecticut (graduating in 2013) to become the Creative Director for Cooke's premium beverage brand, Loverboy, starting in April 2018. She was instrumental in the brand's creative and branding efforts, though she reportedly stepped back from a full-time role in 2025. In February 2025, Batula also launched her own swimwear line in collaboration with South Moon Under.

The year 2026 brought significant personal upheaval for Batula. On January 19, 2026, she and Kyle Cooke announced their mutual and amicable separation after four years of marriage, just days before the premiere of "Summer House" Season 10. This separation was followed by widespread speculation and, in March 2026, Batula and "Summer House" co-star West Wilson confirmed their romantic relationship via a joint Instagram statement. This new relationship became a major point of contention, particularly because Wilson had previously dated Batula's close friend and fellow castmate, Ciara Miller, in 2023. The fallout from this relationship caused immense drama within the cast, leading to strained friendships and public scrutiny. Kyle Cooke even expressed concern for Batula's mental health due to cyberbullying related to the new relationship. Ironically, Cooke later revealed in May 2026 that the fan engagement and increased purchases spurred by the drama surrounding Batula and Wilson's relationship unexpectedly saved Loverboy from a potential financial collapse.

As of June 29, 2026, Amanda Batula announced she would not be returning to "Summer House" for its eleventh season, following West Wilson's earlier departure announcement. Sources indicated that producers felt it wouldn't be a "fun summer" without organic relationships among the cast, and Batula herself reportedly agreed it was not a good fit, wishing to focus on her next chapter and mental well-being. In July 2026, during the "In the City" reunion, Batula discussed her relationship with West Wilson, revealing they had not yet exchanged "I love yous" but affirming their monogamy. Recent reports from July 25, 2026, clarified that Batula is not currently pregnant, despite rumors, but she and Wilson do intend to have children in the near future. She continues to be seen with West Wilson in New York City.