Amanda Batula, the former “Summer House” star turned “In the City” cast member, recently opened up about a lunch that many fans called odd. In a fresh confessional filmed on May 5, Batula described the scene with West Wilson and Ciara Miller as “bizarre” and gave viewers an inside look at the dynamics that unfolded on set.
What Happened on the Lunch Set
The episode in question aired on a Tuesday and featured a seemingly casual lunch between Batula, Wilson (31) and Miller (30). The trio sat at a restaurant table while cameras captured their banter. At the time, Batula was still navigating a breakup with her then‑husband Kyle Cooke, a separation that would become final a few months later.
During the original confessional that aired with the episode, Batula praised her friendships with the two younger cast members. She called Miller “my best friend for a few years now” and said she was “obsessed” with her. Regarding Wilson, Batula explained that the two had become “really good friends” the previous summer and that he had been a steady presence during her drama with Cooke.
Batula even suggested that the three of them formed a “perfect little trio,” noting that Wilson and Miller had dated briefly in 2023 but were now “best friends again.” The scene, however, felt off‑kilter to many viewers, prompting the producers to revisit the moment in a later confessional.
Batula’s New Confessional: The Truth Behind the Camera
Five weeks after the original footage aired, Batula sat down for a new confessional. An off‑camera producer asked her to reflect on the lunch and whether she had a crush on Wilson at the time. Batula responded quickly, “No, this was my friend,” emphasizing that there was no romantic angle during the filming of that particular scene.
She reiterated that Wilson was simply a friend, and she described the trio as a supportive group that helped her get through a turbulent period. The new confessional also highlighted that the lunch was filmed last fall, well before Batula and Wilson publicly confirmed their secret romance.In the updated interview, Batula stressed that the “bizarre” feeling she mentioned was more about the awkwardness of the situation than any hidden agenda. She said the moment felt strange because the three of them were navigating different personal narratives—her breakup, Wilson’s recent dating history, and Miller’s evolving friendship with both men.
How the Relationships Evolved After the Scene
Since the lunch, the relationships among the three have taken several twists:
- West Wilson and Amanda Batula: The two kept their romance under wraps for months before confirming it publicly. Their secret dating timeline overlaps with the lunch filming, but the confessional makes clear that the romance was not a factor during the scene.
- Ciara Miller and West Wilson: The pair dated for a few months in 2023, then returned to a platonic friendship. Miller has remained close to both Wilson and Batula, often appearing in group outings on “In the City.”
- Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke: Their separation became final later in 2023, and Batula has since moved out of the apartment they once shared.
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