Even Bravo’s biggest reality stars are shocked by the drama surrounding the cast of Summer House.
The internet lit up when Amanda Batula confirmed her romance with BFF and costar Ciara Miller’s ex-boyfriend West Wilson.
“Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it,” Amanda and West shared in a joint statement via Instagram on Tuesday, March 31. “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
Their statement continued, “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.”
While much of the cast is trying their best to stay quiet until the season 10 reunion films later this spring, other Bravo stars are speaking out online.
Keep reading to see what stars from Southern Charm, Vanderpump Rules and more shows think of the surprising romance:
Katie Maloney
Former Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney couldn’t help but be reminded of her show’s scandal when Tom Sandoval confirmed a romance with Rachel “Raquel” Levis while dating Ariana Madix.
“Omg so this is what it’s like being on the other side of Scandoval!!!??? Whoa,” Katie wrote via Instagram Threads. “Too [sic] be a fly on the group chat wall! If any of them wanna add me I feel like I could help assist.”
Venita Aspen
Southern Charm star Venita Aspen made it clear that she is on team Ciara Miller.
“Imagine making a statement hard-launching a ‘connection’ and not even considering apologizing to the person you hurt,” Venita wrote via her Instagram Story. “But I guess that tracks.”
The Bravo star followed up with a photo of Ciara with the message “love you” as Dijon’s “The Dress” played in the background.
Danielle Olivera
Former Summer House star Danielle Olivera let a picture speak for itself when she shared a throwback photo of herself looking confused during a previous season.
Guerdy Abraira
The Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraiara seemingly shared her no-filter reaction to Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship.
“Never trust a man who spends more time styling his outfits (or at least trying to) rather than being a good man,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “Remember Queen, you’ve always been THE prize.”
Salley Carson
Southern Charm star Salley Carson posted — then deleted — a TikTok with the message, “Funny how the ones you think are a girl’s girl sometimes aren’t … and the ones you doubt actually are.”
The Wirkus Twins
Former Summer House cast members Ashley and Lauren Wirkus appeared to weigh in on the off-camera drama by showing their support for Amanda Batula’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke.
The twins shared a throwback red carpet photo where they posed alongside Kyle.
Austen Kroll
One day before Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship, Southern Charm star Austen Kroll suggested that he may know something when he posted a message on social media.
“Pasta and f* your friends exes are apparently so back,” he wrote via his Instagram from Armitage Alehouse in Chicago, Illinois.
Bethenny Frankel
The Real Housewives of New York alum Bethenny Frankel shared her “blind take” on the situation in a TikTok video.
“I don’t know anything about the situation,” she said before defending Amanda Batula and West Wilson.
“They’re grown ass consenting adults,” Bethenny continued. “Whoever it is that you’re gonna go drag, bully and cane like you did to the last drunken-fueled show that made tens of millions of dollars and soaring ratings from your rabid obsession with people you never met who are just young kids f***ing and loving, then we move on.”
Dorinda Medley
Dorinda Medley, another RHONY alum, said on Radio Andy’s Reality Checked that Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship is difficult to understand because Amanda and Ciara Miller have “gone through years together.”
“That’s a sisterhood, that’s a deep bond, that’s a soulful relationship,” she added. “Those are called gifts that we get as women.”
Zack Wickham
The Valley’s Zack Wickham teased that even more drama may come from Amanda Bataula and West’ Wilson’s romance.
“Well, I will say that one of our friends’ cousins was on a vacation,” Zack said during SiriusXM’s Smith Sisters Live. “And met [Summer House star] Jesse Solomon and he just told her everything and then she told me.”
Zack continued, “So, I’m like, if what he told her is real, then brace yourselves, America. Sorry Jesse, I didn’t mean to throw you under the bus. I’m not saying anything publicly, but oh, my God.”
Madison LeCroy
Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy made it clear she is on Ciara Miller’s side when addressing the relationship drama on her Amazon Live broadcast.
“I hope that everyone is having the best afternoon except the two that shall not be named,” Madison said, seemingly referencing West Wilson and Amanda Batula. “This is ‘trend it or end it.’ I feel like we should start trending and ending people too if you know what I’m saying but sorry, hate to be shady. Just in the name of the game. It’s the business I’m in, and thank God that I’m good at it.”
She continued, “I know everyone wants to hear my thoughts on yesterday’s news. I’m with the majority. … Ciara and I are very, very similar. All I can say is the balls on those people because [I] would have never done anything like that.”
Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp didn’t hold back when discussing Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship reveal.
“It’s so bananas that [Amanda] went from hero to zero in minutes for West, who is allegedly dating other people already,” Teddi claimed on iHeartRadio’s “Two T’s in a Pod” podcast. “It’s all over Deuxmoi.”
Tamra added, “The part that kind of creeped me out is that Amanda and West actually did a joint statement as if they were, like, some power couple. … There’s no apology!”
Jordan Emanuel
Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard star Jordan Emanuel, who met Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula filming Winter House, was just as surprised as fans to learn Amanda was seeing West Wilson after being so close to his ex Ciara Miller.
“This is tough because Kyle and Amanda and I were very, very close on Winter House. And Ciara is a Black woman on a predominantly white network, on a predominantly white show,” Jordan said during the April 2 episode of Carrie Berk‘s “Fire Chats: The Mindfire Pod” podcast. “I don’t know how to articulate it. I know I’m disappointed. I know I’m really sad. I hate this for her, and I hope she ends up coming out on top. I also hope Amanda grows from this, too, and I hope she knows she’s better than this.”
Jordan noted that she hasn’t spoken to Ciara about the scandal, but she did have a conversation with Kyle.
“Kyle and I spoke. We checked in,” she shared. “I think he’s surviving. He’s just kind of wrapping his head around it and kind of trying to put the pieces together.”
