Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke announced their breakup after four years of marriage, saying they parted “after much reflection” and that their pending divorce would be amicable. The pair also faced fan backlash after Amanda’s new relationship with Summer House c
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke didn’t just step away from their life on Bravo—they did it publicly, with a message that sounded careful, deliberate, and heavily rehearsed for a moment that fans already felt coming.
In a joint announcement released earlier this year. the Summer House stars said they were separating after “much reflection. ” adding that their pending divorce is amicable. They emphasized they were sharing the news “with a heavy heart. ” and asked for “grace and support” as they focus on “personal growth and healing.”.
They also addressed the unusual tension at the center of their breakup: asking for privacy while knowing how watched their relationship has always been. “It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship. ” Amanda and Kyle wrote. urging kindness and respect as they navigate “our next chapter.”.
Their split arrives after a long run as a couple—Kyle and Amanda began dating in 2015, growing serious in 2017 as they shared their relationship with viewers of Summer House.
Some fans, though, weren’t quick to accept the “amicable” framing. In May 2026, Amanda and Kyle appeared together at the premiere of In the City. That united front—coming shortly after Amanda’s new relationship with fellow cast member West Wilson—infuriated some viewers online.
On January 19, 2026, the breakup was already circulating in fan spaces, with a post featuring “#SummerHouse” branding and the caption indicating the couple had “called it quits.”
So if the public message is about reflection and healing, the private history is where the sharp edges live.
Kyle and Amanda did not specify the reason behind their breakup beyond their statement that it followed “much reflection.” Still, the record includes years of ups and downs. That’s also part of why the question “how did this get here?” keeps coming up.
One of the most specific facts in their relationship history is Kyle’s own past admissions about cheating. The couple didn’t mention infidelity in their separation announcement. but it has been part of their timeline: Kyle came clean about cheating on Amanda several times in the past. He previously addressed it in 2017 and again in 2018, after they’d been together for three years.
Their relationship also carried the weight of plans that never fully lined up—especially when it came to having children. Amanda and Kyle do not have children together, but they discussed the topic publicly. During season 9 of Summer House, they appeared at odds about the potential of starting a family. Kyle expressed concern over infertility. while Amanda was more reassuring. saying that not having children “wouldn’t be the end of the world.”.
At the April 2025 Summer House reunion, Amanda said she was “ready to have kids with someone who’s ready to have kids.” Kyle later said they would “struggle” to talk about this.
Even after that, the relationship’s emotional distance wasn’t fully erased. At the 2025 reunion, Amanda admitted she had “one foot out” of her relationship with Kyle before their dynamic improved that year.
The story, at least as it’s been documented, doesn’t run on one dramatic explanation. It runs on recurring fault lines: public optimism and private strain. plans that didn’t match. and a relationship that had already been tested by earlier betrayals—then shifted again as both of them tried to move forward.
As of now. the key details they shared are clear: Amanda and Kyle announced their breakup after four years of marriage. said their divorce is pending but amicable. and asked for privacy as they focus on what comes next. They also made a point of emphasizing they are trying to handle this chapter with care—even as fans watch every move a little too closely.
Amanda Batula Kyle Cooke Summer House Bravo breakup divorce West Wilson In the City premiere West Wilson relationship season 9 2025 reunion infertility cheating