The Summer House drama has officially spilled over from reality TV to real life. Following the shocking revelation that Amanda Batula is now dating co-star West Wilson, her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, is speaking out—and he is not holding back his feelings of profound betrayal.
In an April 2 interview with journalist Adam Glyn shared on TikTok, Cooke opened up about the sting of losing his close friend to his ex. Cooke expressed disbelief at the situation, noting that many viewers don't realize just how tight his bond with Wilson used to be.
"He basically threw his friendship with me away in one clean swoop," Cooke stated. "What happened to bro code? There's some wild betrayal here."
Cooke and Batula announced the end of their four-year marriage this past January. However, Cooke's grievances with Wilson extend well beyond the controversial new romance. He specifically called out Wilson's behavior during a recent Summer House episode, where Wilson confronted Cooke over a drunken tirade directed at Batula.
While acknowledging his own toxic behavior and apologizing for the harsh words he used against his estranged wife, Cooke accused Wilson of strategically using the marital conflict to manipulate viewers. He suggested that Wilson recognized an opportunity to build a "redemption arc" and position himself as a "knight in shining armor" to win over the show's female demographic.
"He hitched his wagon to Amanda's horse during her glow-up and made me look even worse with some of his comments," Cooke explained. "I didn't need to be kicked by another guy on the show who is literally playing women his entire adult life."
The Loverboy founder also took issue with Wilson doubling down on his criticisms during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Despite the animosity toward his former friend—who previously dated Batula's best friend, Ciara Miller—Cooke maintained that his primary focus right now is Batula's well-being.
Calling his ex "fragile" from a mental standpoint, Cooke expressed serious doubts about the new pairing. He noted that he is more worried about Batula's emotional health than digging into the exact timeline of the romance, ultimately concluding that he doesn't believe Wilson is capable of providing the stability she truly needs.