Reality Star Expresses Betrayal Over Ex-Wife's New Romance

Kyle Cooke has intensified his criticism of the romantic relationship between his estranged wife Amanda Batula and his former close friend West Wilson, describing the situation as a profound betrayal that has fractured their friend group.

In a preview for an interview with People shared via Instagram on Tuesday, June 9, the 43-year-old Loverboy founder did not mince words about his feelings regarding the controversial pairing. The full interview is scheduled for publication on Wednesday, June 10, following the third and final installment of the Summer House season 10 reunion, which aired Tuesday night on Bravo.

"I felt incredibly betrayed by West and Amanda," Cooke stated, speaking to People. He characterized their explanations during the reunion as defensive rather than genuinely apologetic, adding that his patience with the situation has reached its limit.

The reality television personality employed a particularly stark comparison to illustrate the depth of his discomfort with the relationship. "There's a reason why the whole friend group felt affected. It's kind of like he's banging his sister," Cooke said, suggesting that Wilson violated an unspoken boundary within their social circle.

During the reunion episode, Cooke directly questioned Batula, 34, and Wilson, 31, about the timeline of their relationship, seeking clarity on whether any physical involvement occurred while he and Batula were still married. Cooke and Batula announced their separation in January after four years of marriage and more than a decade together.

"Was there any physical activity? I don't care if there's any emotional affair, because at this point that's subjective, did you ever hook up in 2025?" Cooke asked during the reunion.

Wilson emphatically denied any physical relationship during that timeframe, responding, "No, f*** no." Batula similarly denied the allegation, stating, "On my f***ing life on, the dogs' life, no."

Wilson explained that their connection developed gradually during social outings in February and March. "We started going out a lot in February and March with a lot of my friends. Having a lot of fun," Wilson said. "Seeing her happy and having fun and kinda the Amanda I didn't see prior, I took it kinda personal I guess."

Cooke confronted Wilson about his proximity to the dissolution of the marriage, noting that Wilson had a "front row seat" to the relationship's end yet still chose to pursue romantic feelings for Batula. He accused Wilson of isolating Batula from their broader friend group through his actions.

The betrayal appears particularly acute given the depth of Cooke and Wilson's friendship. "I considered you one of the best things to happen to this show because I considered you one of my best friends," Cooke told Wilson during the reunion.

Cooke revealed that he had been confiding in Wilson about intimate details of his marriage even as Wilson was developing a relationship with Batula. "I was texting you in early February, not knowing you're in Miami on a dinner date with her, about our sex life or lack thereof," Cooke said, highlighting what he perceived as duplicity on Wilson's part.

Wilson and Batula publicly confirmed their romantic relationship in March through a joint social media statement. In that post, they acknowledged the unexpected nature of their connection and expressed awareness of the broader impact their relationship has had on their social circle.

"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 shared. "Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care."

The couple also acknowledged in their statement that they recognized the situation's impact extended beyond themselves and that they never intended their actions to cause hurt or appear careless. They requested understanding and respect as they navigate the complexities of their new relationship.

The situation has created significant tension within the Summer House cast and friend group, with Cooke's latest comments suggesting that reconciliation between the former friends remains unlikely in the near future. The dramatic developments have provided compelling television for the reality series while exposing the real emotional consequences of romantic entanglements within close-knit social circles.