Kyle Cooke is coming to the defense of his ex-wife Amanda Batula, days after Amanda confirmed that she’s in a relationship with their Summer House co-star West Wilson.
In a three-part video posted by Adam Glyn this week, Kyle was asked about his ex’s new romance while out walking his dogs in New York City. In one of the clips posted to social media, Kyle said that, while he received a “heads up” from Amanda prior to her and West dropping their joint statement this week, he’s still figuring out the timeline of when the two actually became romantically involved.
Despite not knowing all of the details at this time, the DJ went on to express concern for Amanda’s well-being, as she’s allegedly “getting cyberbullied” by fans on social media.
“I understand people have all sorts of opinions, and I’m not justifying any behavior, but from what I’m seeing, she’s kind of getting cyber-bullied … ,” he said, adding that he’s “really worried” about Amanda.
As The Ashley told you on Tuesday, after weeks of speculation, Amanda– who announced her split from Kyle in January after four years of marriage– and West– who previously dated ‘Summer House’ co-star/Amanda’s friend Ciara Miller– confirmed that they are in a “very new” relationship.
The news of the ‘Summer House’ partner swap shocked not only Bravo fans, but also the ‘Summer House’ cast, who, according to Page Six, are both “pissed” and “disappointed” in the new couple.
Kyle confirmed that he and Ciara have “been in touch” throughout the week, and revealed that he had also heard from West, via “some half-assed text message.” Though Kyle admitted that he’s “frustrated” and “obviously disappointed in [Amanda],” he urged fans to “maybe let off the gas a little bit with the cyberbullying and hate.”
“ … what she did was wrong and she’s just trying to come to terms with it, but she is not well,” he said.
Kyle also went on to remind fans that Amanda is someone who “deals with mental health issues,” after pointing out that West seems to be gaining new followers in the wake of his and Amanda’s announcement, while fans appear to be “just lighting up Amanda” with hate.
“ … before cyberbullying her and then giving West a follow, maybe think twice,” Kyle said.
While Kyle expressed doubt about the Amanda and West rumor just weeks ago on Watch What Happens Live, he claimed this week that he’s now “trying to give everybody the benefit of the doubt.” Still, he admitted that the news has been a “mindf**k,” especially as Season 10 of ‘Summer House’ continues to play out on TV.
“ … it’s gonna make me look at my summer through a different lens, for sure,” he said.
Kyle went on to predict that the timeline of his and Amanda’s separation (as the two are still legally married) and the timeline of Amanda and West’s romance will be talked about when the cast films the ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion later this month; however, he insisted that his focus remains on Amanda at this time.
“Right now, I’m just honestly more concerned about Amanda’s mental health than I am trying to get to the bottom of it, because I am worried about her,” he said. “I don’t think West is in a place to, like, offer her what she needs. I’ve been caring and providing for her for 10 years, so it’s a weird position to find myself in.”
New episodes of ‘Summer House’ air Tuesdays on Bravo.
Watch part of Kyle’s on-street interview below.
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carl’s a mess 🤭🤣
I was cracking up at that!
I feel bad for Ciara and even Kyle, but man what a great distraction for us watchers, i just hope it doesnt mess up the spin off. Maybe they will throw Carl a role now?
Amanda needs to stop thinking she can just float through life on the arm of whatever guy.
I came back to tell you, Loverboy just announced Carl a Mess hoodie.
Im dying!
Profits are going to substance use disorder programs, which is a nice touch. Im really enjoying sober Kyle.
@byefel ~ GMTA, as i literally came to tell YOU about the merch! 👯♀️
i’m very (VERY!) tempted to buy. so of the moment, and it’s great that proceeds go to a cause near and dear to carl. 💝💐
(lala’s ‘send it to darrell’ merch, while clever and of THAT moment, only benefited her, afaik)
Lol, me too!
Did you see the Carls a mess uber eats commercial! Lolol
And of course Lalas merch only benefitted Lala! I enjoy your taste in shows
Amanda should have been a better friend to Ciara, and West is just nasty as hell especially if you rewatch this season knowing what we know now. But overall West is manipulative, i do believe Kyle is right about that.
I know Amanda is pissed about Kyle DJing, but im pretty sure he needs that money to keep them afloat. He isnt drawing a salary from Loverboy, which had was involved in a suit with a MA bev. Distributor that cost it a fait amount in legal fees etc. He needs to find someone with the same lifestyle as him, or quite binge drinking and cheating but with his job thats gonna be hard. Amanda just floats along it seems, I do wonder if and West are doing drugs together like Rachel and Tom? He seems to do waaay to many drugs, and ones like cocaine, not like weed, at that.
Amanda looked hogh as hell on her last WWHL appearance fwiw.
Im not sure if posting links to reddit is allowed, please delete if its not ok, but this post shows a scene from this season tjat reads MUCH differently. You can sub www for old in the address i just hate new reddit.
https://old.reddit.com/r/BravoRealHousewives/comments/1sa21gt/okay_but_waitthis_actually_makes_me_nauseous/
Ghe rest of this season is going to be a lot, but i do hope all the actuals humans behind the news are ok. Its easy for people to just see them as characters, and lash out in dms.
This was great, THANK YOU!
I jus read a Marie Claire article titled “ “I’m Amanda F*cking Batula:” The ‘Summer House’ Star on Separating and Starting Over” released exactly a month ago that has aged like blue cheese in the sun. My bob it’s a good thing there isn’t a comment section.
*not sure if links are acceptable so I didn’t put it in but quite the read!
@steven ~ i skimmed that article when it came out (she must’ve mentioned it when she was on WWHL), but i’m now headed back to read it under new scrutiny. 🔎🧐🕵🏼♀️
Was Kyle concerned about her MH when he cheated on her?
Wow I don’t even know why he would put himself out there like this news. Like yes it’s big deal (in the Bravoverse) but there are other issues happening in the world and many many people who have no idea who they are at all. I understand Amanda is kind of fragile but actions have consequences especially when your career is based on popularity.
And I have been watching since day one, this is who Amanda is she just always had Kyle to back her up.