Summer House Stars Navigate Amicable Separation
Following four years of marriage, Summer House castmates Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula announced their separation last month, leaving fans speculating about the state of their relationship. The announcement, made via a joint Instagram statement, described the decision as "mutual and amicable," with both parties requesting privacy for personal growth and healing.
Ciara Miller Confirms 'No Bad Blood' Between Former Couple
At Clarins' Sugar & Shine Galentine's Affair event on Thursday, January 29, fellow Summer House star Ciara Miller addressed the separation directly. Speaking to The Daily Mail, Miller confirmed there is currently "no bad blood between anybody" regarding the split. She expressed collective hopes from the cast that both Cooke and Batula find happiness and thrive in their individual paths forward.
"There's no bad blood between anybody right now, which is nice, and we just want them both to be happy and thriving and whatever way that looks like," Miller stated during the Los Angeles event at Cucina Alba, which celebrated Clarins' Lip Perfector gloss ahead of Valentine's Day.
A Tumultuous Journey to Marriage
The relationship between Cooke and Batula has been documented across multiple seasons of the Bravo reality series, featuring numerous challenges along their path to matrimony. Their romance began at the conclusion of season one in 2017, with season two showcasing arguments about cohabitation. During season three, Cooke admitted to infidelity just months before proposing marriage.
Despite these obstacles, the couple reconciled and proceeded with wedding plans, as depicted in season five. Originally scheduled for September 2020, their ceremony faced three postponements due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ultimately, they opted for an intimate backyard wedding at Batula's family home in New Jersey in September 2021, a decision Cooke discussed on Bravo's The Daily Dish podcast in April of that year.
Current Status and Cast Support
Miller, who attended the Galentine's Day celebration alongside other celebrities, remains supportive of both former partners. When questioned about her own Valentine's Day plans, she enthusiastically mentioned Jasper, her cat, as her special companion for the romantic holiday.
The separation announcement has generated significant attention among Summer House viewers, given the couple's prominent storyline throughout the series. Their Instagram statement emphasized shared reflection and a heavy-hearted decision to part ways, while maintaining a focus on mutual respect and personal development during this transitional period.
