Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The stars of the popular reality show "Summer House," Amanda Batula and West Wilson, have finally officially announced that they are now in a romantic relationship.
This confirmation ends weeks of speculation that had been circulating widely among fans and on social media, following numerous rumors about their relationship.
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The important announcement was made on March 31, 2026, via a joint statement posted to their respective Instagram Stories.
The couple explained that the decision to confirm their relationship was made after careful consideration, given the complex dynamics surrounding their lives in the public eye.
End of Speculation and Reasons
Amanda Batula and West Wilson emphasized that there was never any intention to intentionally hide their relationship from the public.
They chose to wait due to the complexities of appearing on a reality show like "Summer House," which made them need personal space to process their feelings and understand the direction of their relationship.
This led them to approach their romantic relationship with great caution, ensuring they maintained the foundation of their friendship and not rush into any decisions.
Batula and Wilson went public with their romance Tuesday via an Instagram Stories post.
“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” the statement began.
“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.”
The Complicated Background
This relationship confirmation comes three months after Amanda Batula announced her divorce from fellow "Summer House" cast member Kyle Cooke in January 2026.
This situation adds a layer of complexity to the new relationship dynamic between Amanda and Wes.
Amanda's divorce itself was already big news among fans.
West Wilson was previously known to have dated Ciara Miller, another "Summer House" co-star and close friend of Amanda Batula.
West also has a good friendship with Kyle Cooke, Amanda's ex-husband, creating what many have called a complicated "love triangle" between the cast members.
Speculation Origin
Speculation about Amanda and West's relationship has been rife since a March 5, 2026, report by DeuxMoi claimed the two were seen being affectionate and even holding hands at an event.
The report even stated that Ciara Miller and Kyle Cooke were reportedly "angry" and "disappointed" by this development, suggesting tensions behind the scenes of Summer House.
Previously, both Amanda and West had publicly denied the rumors.
West had referred to Amanda as just a "friend" during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" on March 24, 2026.
Meanwhile, Amanda herself stated on the "Trading Secrets" podcast that she wasn't interested in dating anyone from "Summer House," making this confirmation even more surprising to many.