Kyle Cooke Walks Back Viral Deleted Comment Targeting Amanda Batula's New Partner

Summer House's Kyle Cooke deleted a viral Instagram attack on ex Amanda Batula's new partner West Wilson, then issued a softer follow-up statement.

Kyle Cooke, a cast member on Bravo's Summer House and founder of the beverage brand Loverboy, left a comment on former co-star West Wilson's Instagram post accusing Wilson, 31, of destroying the life and career of his ex-wife Amanda Batula. The comment went viral before Cooke, 43 or 44 according to differing reports, deleted it — but not before screenshots had already spread widely across social media. Cooke then took to his Instagram Story on Thursday, October 29, to address the deleted comment. His follow-up statement struck a noticeably different tone from the original attack, with Cooke writing that 'there's already enough negativity online' and acknowledging that 'Amanda has her own life and makes her own decisions, just as I make mine.' Despite the softer tone, Cooke also stated that he 'will always care about Amanda,' framing his original comment as coming from a place of concern for her wellbeing rather than hostility toward Wilson. Batula and Wilson's relationship appears to be at the center of what sources describe as a broader personal and professional 'scandal,' though the specific details of that situation were not fully spelled out in the reporting. Batula responded to the situation with what outlets described as a pointed message aimed at Cooke, though the exact wording of her response was not quoted in detail across the sources. The back-and-forth between Cooke, Batula, and Wilson played out largely through social media posts and deletions, a format that amplified the drama before any of the parties had issued formal statements. Cooke and Batula, who were married and appeared together on multiple seasons of Summer House, appear to have separated prior to these events. The situation represents a rare public airing of grievances between former reality TV co-stars who had previously been one of the show's central couples.

Why it matters

The episode illustrates how quickly deleted social media posts can spiral for public figures, particularly those whose relationships and conflicts are already fodder for reality television audiences. Fans of Summer House, which documented Cooke and Batula's relationship over multiple seasons, are following the split and its aftermath closely.

What's next

Whether Batula or Wilson respond publicly in more detail, or whether the conflict resurfaces on a future Summer House season, remains to be seen.

Key facts

Bias & framing notes

All four sources are entertainment outlets (two from the same publication, Page Six), and the reporting relies heavily on social media posts, one of which was deleted before full documentation. The specific details of the underlying 'scandal' involving Batula and Wilson are referenced but not clearly explained in any source, leaving key context absent. Sources agree on the basic sequence of events — viral comment, deletion, follow-up statement — but Cooke's age is listed as both 43 and 44 across outlets, a minor discrepancy suggesting limited fact-checking. Batula's quoted response is described as 'pointed' without full attribution of her exact words.

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