Amanda Batula has announced her departure from ‘Summer House’ after starring in the reality TV series since its premiere in 2017. The Bravo personality will not be returning when production begins on season 11, marking the end of her decade-long association with the show.According to E! News, Batula’s departure concludes a challenging year marked by personal issues and cast divisions. She and Kyle Cooke, who she married in 2021, confirmed their split in January after four years of marriage. Later on March 31, Batula revealed via a joint Instagram post that she had started dating co-star West Wilson, a relationship that quickly earned her the fan-created nickname “#Scamanda” and quickly broke up the cast’s established friendships.
West Wilson The previous exit of the show
Wilson, who joined ‘Summer House’ in 2024, preceded Batula in leaving the series. His own departure was confirmed on June 15, and he addressed the decision during an appearance on the Broadcast Boys podcast on June 24. “I wanted to say it on my own,” Wilson said of his exit announcement. “But that’s true. But in his defense, I don’t think it would have been a fun summer,” he added, acknowledging the tension that would have characterized the production.
The conflict reached its most visible point during the show’s reunion special, where Ciara’s former best friend Miller Batula, who previously dated Wilson before their controversial split in 2023, confronted the pair directly. Miller, who now hosts ‘Love Island USA Aftersun’ in Fiji, expressed her frustration with the situation during the June 9 episode.“I couldn’t understand that I would be sitting here angry because you screwed my ex,” Miller told Batula. “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to make his last little words. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to annoy me,” she continued, articulating her perspective on Wilson’s motivations for the relationship.
West Wilson’s defense of the relationship
Wilson responded to Miller’s criticism during the show’s aftermath special on June 16, defending her connection to Batula as genuine rather than retaliation. Speaking directly to Cooke, Wilson described the foundations of their relationship. “I can tell you that my relationship with Amanda is the first time I’ve come out of a three-year steady friendship where there’s nothing performative. Nothing trying to prove anything,” he said.Wilson laid out his vision for their future together, indicating serious long-term intentions. “I regret so many things, but the only thing I can’t regret is my feelings for Amanda and taking care of her. I can’t apologize because it happened,” he said, stressing that the connection transcended the drama surrounding his revelation.