amanda batula is back in the center of a fast-moving swirl of romance and friendship rumors tied to West Wilson and fellow castmate Ciara Miller. West Wilson addressed the speculation on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Tuesday, March 24, saying the relationship is platonic. The talk is landing as Season 10 of Summer House continues, with on-screen tensions and off-screen chatter building at the same time.
West Wilson says amanda batula is “just a friend”
Appearing with host Andy Cohen on Tuesday, March 24, West Wilson directly confronted rumors that he is dating amanda batula. West Wilson told Cohen the two are “just friends, ” adding that they have been spending time together but that the hangouts are not romantic.
“She’s single now, and I gotta show her the streets a little bit, ” West Wilson said, while emphasizing the relationship is strictly platonic. He also underscored the importance of their bond: “If it’s not clear, that’s a very important person to me, and I care about her a lot. That’s a friend. Hope that’s clear. ”
West Wilson also said the rumor mill has followed amanda batula beyond him, noting that similar talk has come up involving other people she has been seen hanging out with.
Rumors widen to Ciara Miller amid West Wilson hookup claims
At the same time, rumors have circulated suggesting tension between amanda batula and Ciara Miller tied to claims about West Wilson. The claims described online include allegations that amanda batula and West Wilson were seen being “openly flirty” in New York City, including a claim they appeared to be holding hands under a table. Those details have not been confirmed in the provided information.
Additional speculation around a possible friendship rift has focused on social media behavior, including claims that the two castmates have stopped liking each other’s posts and may have removed likes from older posts. Another point frequently cited in the chatter is a scheduled Amazon Live event tied to an Olly vitamins promotion: instead of appearing together as planned, the two women ultimately did the event separately. No official explanation was provided in the context, and neither amanda batula nor Ciara Miller has commented on the current state of their friendship within the provided information.
On-screen stakes rise as the season continues
West Wilson also spoke about changes he has noticed since amanda batula and Kyle Cooke announced their separation, saying there is “a lightness almost to both of them” and that they “both feel lighter. ”
Season 10 of Summer House is currently airing Tuesdays at 8/7c, with streaming the next day available, and the season description points to major storylines ahead. The cast lineup includes amanda batula, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, and West Wilson, alongside new friends Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Levi Sebree, Bailey Taylor, and Ben Waddell. The season setup also flags that tensions are at an all-time high between Kyle and amanda batula, with additional drama promised across hookups and theme parties.
What amanda batula has said about dating inside the cast
Within the provided context, amanda batula has been open about being ready to date now that she and Kyle Cooke are separated, while also drawing a boundary around her immediate circle on the show. During an earlier Watch What Happens Live appearance on Feb. 3, she said she could “never” see herself dating her Summer House cast members, including West Wilson. “I love my boys—not in that way, ” she told Andy Cohen. “Friends forever. ”
What’s next
The next immediate pressure point is whether amanda batula or Ciara Miller chooses to address the rumors directly, especially as West Wilson has now publicly stated his relationship with amanda batula is platonic. With new Season 10 episodes continuing to roll out, attention will stay on how the friendships—and any perceived fractures—play out on camera and whether any of the cast offers clarification beyond West Wilson’s on-air comments.
