Kyle Cooke and a wife who is not married to him Amanda Batula they made their first public appearance together since their game no Summer House the costar West Wilson it exploded earlier this year.
The former couple – who announced their split in January – hit the red carpet together at the New York City premiere Summer House spinoff show, In the cityMonday, May 18.
Photos received by Entertainment Tonight showed Amanda, 34, showing off Kyle, 43, during a press photo shoot. Kyle then put his arm around his estranged wife’s waist before they both smiled for the cameras.
The Bravoverse went into meltdown on March 31 when Amanda and West, 31, confirmed they were exploring a “hookup” after repeatedly denying they were dating.
“We’ve seen an increase in online speculation, so even though it’s still new, we wanted to clarify something,” they wrote in a joint statement. “It wasn’t our intention to hide anything on purpose. Given the complicated relationship that exists and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before talking about it.”
Amanda and West continued, “We’ve seen each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what recently developed was the last thing we both expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this carefully.”
“As our feelings grew, we wanted to take the time to understand exactly how we felt,” they concluded. “We also recognize that this has impacted more than just us and never want our actions to be hurtful or taken as careless. We truly appreciate understanding and respect as we navigate this.”
Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula in “Summer House” season 10 premiere.
Bryan Bedder/BravoAmanda and West have since been spotted together numerous times in romantic getaways, including packing a PDA for a Kiss Cam at a New York Yankees game in April. (Kyle responded to the Kiss Cam video by admitting he wasn’t “ready to see” his ex kissing his new beau in public.)
Many questions remain as to the exact timing of Amanda and West’s meeting. While Summer House fans should get answers during the upcoming season of 10 meetings, West emphasized that there is no “overlap” with any other relationship when they are together. (West previously written Summer House the costar Ciara Miller.)
“There was no overlap,” he said in his April 20 episode Sophie Cunningham‘s “Show Me Something” podcast. “I know there are a thousand different opinions on the internet right now, but that’s one thing that probably didn’t happen. Everyone was single.”
West also clarified that he and Amanda realized that things were “maybe a little serious” in February.
Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke at “Summer House” season 9 reunion.
Jocelyn Prescod/BravoSince then, West’s ex Ciara – who is also Amanda’s best friend – has said she may have remarried. The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Jenn Fessleralthough West and Jenn both denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, Bravo viewers will see the drama surrounding Kyle and Amanda’s breakup play out in the new series, In the cityfollowing them and a group of their friends to New York City. I Summer House the spinoff sees Amanda and Kyle reunite Lindsay Hubbard, Daniella Olivera again Andrea Denveras they are joined by friends Nick Barber, Katie DeLuca, Georgina Ferzli, Whitney Fransway, Eoin Heavey, Kenny Martin, Gavin Moseley, Yvonne Najor again Lexi Sundin.
In the city premieres on Bravo Tuesday, May 19, at 9 pm ET, following Summer House season 10 finale at 8 pm ET.
