Kyle Cooke reveals he’s spoken to Ciara Miller about estranged wife Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship drama — and she had “evidence” from the start.
“I think she had more evidence at her disposal than I did,” Cooke, 43, told Adam Glyn in a TikTok video uploaded on Wednesday, April 1. “She was trying to, like, let me come to terms at my own speed. It’s just a lot to process.”
The Summer House star said it “blows my mind” that West, 32, is gaining followers while Batula, 34, is being cyberbullied since coming clean about their romance.
On Tuesday, March 31, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement following weeks of speculation about their status. Wilson previously dated Miller, 30, who is close friends with Batula.
“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” their statement via Instagram read. “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.”
They continued, “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,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
The statement concluded, “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.”
Cooke shared that Batula and Wilson’s relationship is “gonna make me look at my summer through a different lens for sure.”
Season 10 of Summer House is currently airing and fans are getting an inside look at Cooke and Batula’s crumbling marriage. The pair announced their separation in January after four years of marriage.
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“I’m not trying to excuse any of my behavior,” Cooke said. “I was just teeter-tottering constantly on the edge of insanity. I did feel neglected. I did feel purposely excluded, and then I was made to look crazy.”
When asked if show producers were aware of Batula and Wilson, Cooke cast doubt about their prior knowledge.
“I was talking to the producers right up until last weekend,” he responded. “I don’t think [they] believed anything until this past week.”
Cooke said their edits of Batula and Wilson being a bit touchy are “just how he is.”
He also commented on Wilson’s Watch What Happens Live interview, in which he was asked by Andy Cohen if he wanted to squash the relationship rumors.
“West gave a horrible word salad of an answer that was vague,” Cooke shared, noting Cohen gave him the “opportunity to clear it up.”
Cooke previously said he’s concerned about his estranged wife’s mental health and well-being.
“I just feel bad. Amanda knows that what she did was wrong and she’s trying to come to terms with it, but she is not [doing] well,” he told Glyn.
Cooke also shared that Wilson sent him a “half-assed text message” after the news broke.
In January, Cooke and Batula announced their split.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the pair said in a joint statement. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”
The pair have not officially filed for divorce.
