Summer House Stars Amanda, West, and Ciara’s Relationship Drama Timeline Explained Ahead of Reunion Episode

On September 25, 2021, Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke officially tied the knot after postponing their wedding because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple, who got engaged three years earlier, held the ceremony at Amanda’s family home in New Jersey. Their Summer House co-star Carl Radke officiated the wedding. The ceremony later appeared during Season 6 of the Bravo reality series. Fans had followed Amanda and Kyle’s relationship since the show first premiered in 2015, so their wedding felt like a big milestone. However, by early 2026, the longtime couple had ended their relationship and got divorced after years of arguments and tension onscreen.

During Season 8 of Summer House, filmed in 2023 and later airing in 2024, viewers were introduced to new cast member West Wilson, a sports journalist whose arrival stirred interest among fans. Even Bravo’s early description of West hinted at future relationship trouble, noting that one of his biggest struggles would be committing to someone seriously. Throughout the season, audiences watched him grow close to fellow cast member Ciara Miller. Their romance soon became one of the season’s biggest talking points. Since Ciara had built a reputation for being cautious about relationships on the show, many fans enjoyed seeing her slowly lower her guard around West.

On June 6, 2024, West and Ciara confirmed during the Season 8 reunion of Summer House that their relationship had ended. The pair had continued dating well beyond the summer filmed for the show and stayed together through much of fall 2023. But, West later ended the relationship shortly before the season began airing in February 2024. After the breakup became public, many viewers criticized how the situation played out. The reaction online grew so strong that West later addressed the backlash in an interview with The New York Times, admitting, “I thought people would be upset that we, like, didn’t work out. I had no clue that I would be getting the hate that I have gotten.”

During Season 9 of Summer House, which was filmed in 2024 and aired in early 2025, the tension between Ciara and West continued following their breakup. Ciara expressed frustration over West discussing their split publicly instead of trying to resolve things privately with her. Meanwhile, West felt viewers had unfairly painted him as the villain after the relationship ended. Even with the awkward moments, the atmosphere between them slowly became less hostile as the season progressed. Ciara also shared flirtatious moments with Carl Radke and Jesse Solomon, while West gradually repaired his image with fans. By the time previews for Season 10 arrived, hints of a possible reconciliation between the exes had started surfacing.

In March, rumors surrounding West and Amanda suddenly exploded after Deuxmoi claimed the two had been seen acting flirtatiously together. The rumor surfaced when Season 10 of Summer House was airing, making the timing even messier for fans already invested in the cast’s relationships. According to the report, West and Amanda were allegedly behaving very closely during an outing, with claims they may have even held hands under a table. While many viewers know blind gossip posts are not always reliable, the rumor still sparked major reactions online. Fans especially focused on how awkward the situation would be for Ciara, considering her painful breakup with West and her longtime friendship with Amanda.

On March 31, West and Amanda officially addressed the dating rumors by sharing a joint statement through Instagram Stories. The two confirmed that their relationship had grown beyond friendship. In their message, West and Amanda explained that, “Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.” They also said, “As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

On April 2, the drama surrounding West and Amanda became even messier after new claims surfaced online. According to a report from TMZ, Ciara allegedly learned about West and Amanda’s relationship after discovering a private video of the pair together at West’s apartment before their public announcement. Sources claimed neither West nor Amanda knew they were being recorded. TMZ also reported that Amanda reached out to Ciara by text on March 30, one day before she and West confirmed their relationship publicly. According to the outlet’s source, Amanda apologized and explained she wanted time to understand her feelings before speaking to Ciara. Now, fans expect the fallout from the situation to dominate the upcoming 3-part reunion, beginning May 26, followed by episodes airing June 2 and June 9.