Summer House Stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson Break Silence, Confirm Relationship: We Didn’t Want to ‘Cause Any Hurt'”Please read more the text at the very bottom part”

Amanda Batula and West Wilson are speaking out after weeks of romance rumors.

Batula, 34, and Wilson, 28, shared a statement on their Instagram Stories on Tuesday, March 31, confirming they are romantically involved.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. 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 need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

“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,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

The Summer House stars have been at the center of fan chatter in recent weeks, with speculation ramping up after a cryptic social media post from Southern Charm star Austen Kroll.

On Sunday, March 29, Kroll shared a photo from a dinner on Instagram with the caption: “Pasta and f— your friends exes are apparently so back,” which many fans interpreted as a possible nod to Batula and Wilson. The rumors had already been circulating earlier this month, when Deuxmoi reported that the pair were “openly flirty.”

Wilson previously addressed the speculation during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on March 24, insisting that their relationship is platonic.

“We were just hanging out in New York. She’s single, I gotta show her the streets a little bit,” he said at the time. “But if it’s not clear, that’s a very important person to me, and I care about her a lot.”

When pressed further, Wilson reiterated that Batula is just his “homegirl.”

“That’s a friend. I hope it’s clear,” he added.

Batula’s ex-husband Kyle Cooke also weighed in on the rumors during a separate appearance on Watch What Happens Live earlier this month.

Calling the speculation “kinda shocking” and “outrageous,” Cooke said he didn’t “think there’s any merit to” the claims, though he acknowledged how he might feel if they were true.

“It would certainly catch me by surprise and feel a little reckless,” he said. “I think Ciara would probably have something to say.”

“But if it made Amanda happy, I think I just would have to vote yay,” he added.

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Kroll’s post also appeared to spark reactions from several Summer House stars on social media. Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard both shared screenshots of themselves from the Bravo series to their Instagram Stories shortly after the post. While Radke appeared more straight-faced, Hubbard opted for a shocked expression, which fans interpreted as a reaction to the rumors.

Hubbard also shared a selfie with Ciara Miller just before posting the image. Fans have also speculated about possible tension between Miller, 30, and Batula, who have been close friends on the show.

Miller and Wilson briefly dated during his first season of Summer House in 2023 before splitting that December. Batula, meanwhile, announced her split from Cooke in January after four years of marriage.