Amanda Batula has expressed some regrets after publicly announcing her relationship with West Wilson. The Summer House star, who is 34 years old, took to Instagram on Friday, April 10, to issue a public apology regarding how she broke the news of her new romance.
Batula, who recently ended her four-year marriage to Kyle Cooke in January, faced criticism for how quickly she moved on from her previous relationship.
“Hi guys, I’ll keep this short and sweet,” she wrote on her Instagram Story, accompanied by a photo of herself with her dog. “I’ve obviously been MIA, but I wanted to come back on and say that I’m truly sorry to everyone I’ve disappointed and hurt, especially those I know personally who I’ve reached out to individually.”
“For the sake of my mental health, I’m going to try to start living life with some sense of normalcy,” she continued. “If you see me out or posting online, please know that this still weighs very heavily on me. I’m not ignoring what’s happened or what’s unfolded. I’ll be at the reunion and will be addressing any and all questions honestly and directly there.”
Amanda Batula Announces She’s Dating West Wilson
Batula announced her relationship with West Wilson in an Instagram Story on Tuesday, March 31, following rumors about a growing romance between them.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” she said. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
Batula added, “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. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”
When Did Amanda Batula and West Wilson Start Dating?
The new couple initially raised eyebrows when Southern Charm star Austen Kroll shared a dinner photo on Sunday, March 29, that read, “Pasta and f— your friends exes are apparently so back.” Fans connected the dots and assumed the post alluded to a Deuxmoi report that Wilson and Batula were “openly flirty, allegedly even holding hands under the table” at a party in New York.
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke Separate After 4 Years Married
Batula and Cooke announced their separation in a joint statement on January 19.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” they revealed at the time. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing. It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship, but your kindness and respect will go a long way as we try to navigate our next chapter. Amanda & Kyle.”
