Amanda Batula will not return for the upcoming season of Bravo's "Summer House," with sources telling TMZ that her departure follows that of her boyfriend, West Wilson, who was reportedly ousted from Season 11. Filming for the new season is slated to begin July 4th weekend.
Earlier in June, reports indicated that Wilson "was not picked up" for the next season, though insiders suggested he might make a cameo appearance. This decision came after Batula and Wilson's relationship became public, a development that reportedly surprised co-stars and viewers.
Batula has been a cast member on "Summer House" since its inaugural season, becoming a main cast member in Season 2. Her past seasons chronicled her on-again, off-again relationship and eventual marriage to Kyle Cooke, which concluded with their separation announcement in January.
Two months after her separation from Cooke, Batula confirmed her relationship with Wilson, who joined the "Summer House" cast in Season 8. The relationship had reportedly been kept secret from their castmates, including Cooke and Ciara Miller, who is Batula's former close friend and had previously dated Wilson.
The reveal of Batula and Wilson's romance led to significant backlash from fans, and Cooke expressed concerns about Batula's well-being. During the three-part Season 10 reunion, cast members questioned the timeline of Batula and Wilson's relationship. Despite the scrutiny, Batula and Wilson appeared to remain a couple, taking a trip to Italy as the reunion aired.