What Happened to Westling "West" Wilson?

Westling "West" Wilson, born on December 30, 1994, in Columbia, Missouri, initially pursued a career in sports. He played football for Montana State University-Bozeman, where he studied marketing, from 2014 to 2017. Following his college football career, Wilson worked as a production assistant for Major League Baseball before joining Bleacher Report as a social and video producer, first in Las Vegas and then in New York City. After nearly four years with Bleacher Report, he was laid off, a significant career setback that became a storyline during his early reality TV appearances.

Wilson's pivot to reality television began when he joined Bravo's 'Summer House' as a new cast member for its eighth season, which filmed in summer 2023 and premiered in February 2024. His engaging Midwestern charm and magnetic personality quickly made him a notable figure on the show. During his first season, he developed a highly publicized flirtation and subsequent relationship with co-star Ciara Miller, which continued after filming wrapped but ended in December 2023. The breakup was difficult for Miller, and Wilson later admitted he could have been more direct about his feelings.

After 'Summer House' season 8 wrapped, Wilson secured a new role as a sports social and editorial producer for Complex Networks, transitioning to a part-time role in early 2025 to accommodate his growing media ventures. He also launched his dating-focused digital series, 'West Date Ever,' on Complex's YouTube channel in 2024, and co-hosts the podcast 'Show Me Something' with WNBA player Sophie Cunningham. By April 2026, brand deals and partnerships had become his primary source of income, surpassing his salaries from 'Summer House' and Complex.

The most significant development in Wilson's public life, as of early 2026, has been his confirmed romance with 'Summer House' co-star Amanda Batula. After months of speculation, Wilson and Batula publicly announced their relationship in a joint Instagram statement on March 31, 2026. This revelation came shortly after Batula's January 2026 announcement of her separation from her husband and fellow 'Summer House' cast member, Kyle Cooke. The relationship has been met with considerable backlash from fans and cast members, particularly Ciara Miller, who was a close friend of Batula and Wilson's ex-girlfriend. Miller has since unfollowed both Batula and Wilson on social media, and the situation has created clear divisions within the 'Summer House' cast.

As of April 18, 2026, Wilson and Batula continue to face scrutiny. They were seen publicly displaying affection at a Yankees game on April 17, 2026. Wilson is reportedly planning to attend the upcoming 'Summer House' reunion to address the ongoing drama alongside Batula. The backlash has also had professional consequences, with Wilson reportedly being edited out of a brand campaign for Marriott Bonvoy in partnership with the NCAA due to negative fan reactions. Despite the controversies, Wilson remains active in his media roles and on 'Summer House' season 9, which premiered in January 2025, and the currently airing season 10.