Kyle Cooke Shares Shocked Reaction to Ex-Wife's Viral Kiss
Kyle Cooke has publicly shared his stunned reaction to a viral video showing his ex-wife, Amanda Batula, in a steamy kiss with West Wilson. The intimate moment, captured on a kiss cam during a New York Yankees baseball game, has ignited controversy among the Summer House cast and fans alike.
Viral PDA Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Just one day after Batula, 34, and Wilson, 31, were seen locking lips at the Yankees game, Cooke took to Threads to express his feelings. "Was not prepared to see that. And that. And that," he wrote, accompanying his post with a nauseous emoji under a discussion thread related to their hit Bravo series. His Summer House co-star Mia Calabrese quickly responded, writing, "Kyle, I left you for 1 hour..."
This public display of affection comes only weeks after Batula and Wilson confirmed their romance with a joint statement on Instagram in late March. "We've seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity," they explained. Their post emphasized the complexity of their situation, noting, "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."
Background of the Summer House Love Triangle
Cooke and Batula were previously married for four years and together for a decade before announcing their separation in January. Meanwhile, Wilson was previously in a relationship with Ciara Miller, a fellow Summer House star and Batula's best friend. Just three months after Cooke and Batula's separation, Batula publicly confirmed her romance with Wilson, describing it as unexpected. "We've shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows," Batula and Wilson wrote. "And what's developed recently was the last thing either of us expected."
The new couple's kiss on live television occurred on the same day Miller opened up about her feelings in an interview with Glamour. In the article published on Friday, Miller spoke candidly about the hurt and betrayal she experienced. "At the end of the day, a guy's a guy. Whether or not West and I are working on a relationship, you just can't put anything past a man," Miller told the publication. However, she expressed deeper pain over Batula's actions, stating, "But I just never would think that it would come from someone like Amanda, who has been what has felt like in my circle and in my corner for so long. I think that's the craziest part."
Public Scrutiny and Emotional Fallout
Miller highlighted the additional layer of difficulty in dealing with the situation publicly. "It's one thing to experience hurt behind closed doors," she continued. "To experience it so publicly is like another layer, and then to have to see what you thought was your life still play out in season 10. It's a major mindf***." She revealed that she had suspicions about Wilson and Batula's relationship, echoing sentiments shared by Summer House fans who noticed seemingly inappropriate behavior. "Just know when something's weird in your gut, there's a reason," Miller advised. "What's done in the dark always comes to light. And sometimes you really don't even have to do anything except sit back and let the universe handle it all."
The Atlanta native and sports writer initially hit it off in the summer of 2023, but their relationship faced challenges, with Miller citing Wilson's refusal to commit "for show-related reasons" during the season eight reunion. This ongoing drama continues to captivate audiences, blending personal heartbreak with the amplified scrutiny of reality television.
