West Wilson first told Amanda Batula he loved her during season 10 of “Summer House,” which filmed last summer.
He made the revelation during “Summer House: The Aftermath”, in which he have an emotional meeting With Batula’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke.
“Do you think you’re honestly ready to settle down and be in a committed relationship where you’re faithful?” Cook – who has done it before Expressed concern for your ex – questioned Wilson.
“Yes. I do,” the sports journalist replied.
When the Loverboy founder asked him if he loved Batula, he not only said he did, but also recalled the moment he first told her.
“I mean, yes. I said ‘I love you’ the night I left you guys’ room with him.”
Wilson was referring to a heated episode of the Bravo show in which she consoled Batula after Cook hurled abuse at her in a heated fight while they were still married.
In the scene from August 2025, Wilson can be seen walking into Cook and Batula’s room at night while Batula was alone in bed. He says, “I love you, okay? Text me if you need anything.”
“I really care about him a lot,” the Missouri native insisted to Cook.
Despite the revelation, Wilson said things didn’t turn romantic between her and the swimsuit designer until February.
“I think everyone wants to go back and watch the show and be like, ‘They were hooking up.’ We weren’t,” he said.
Wilson continued, “I haven’t gotten to the point where I’ve told him or myself whether I’m in love or not.” “But I love her and I do. I’ve cared about her for a long time. And it’s hard to say that to you straight away.”
He also said he hoped Cook would see the way he cared for Batula and that it would “at least reduce the worry” for his estranged wife.
He concluded, “No matter how much of a difference it makes, I appreciate you talking to me today.”
Wilson previously shared that he and his former friend “made a lot of progressDuring their three-hour conversation, which took place weeks later season 10 reunion Wrapped filming.
“I wouldn’t say (things) are good,” Wilson clarified on a May episode of his and Sophie Cunningham’s “Show Me Something” podcast. “Like, nothing’s right right now.”
Wilson shared with the audience, “It was obviously weird and awkward at the beginning, but … it wasn’t a shootout.” “It was very quiet and peaceful. (We) were trying to listen to each other and get to a better place.”
Wilson, 31, and Batula, 34, Confirmed their secret relationship In March – exactly two months after he and Cook announced separation.
Although the pair have said there is no overlap in their relationship with anyone else, Cook Batula accused of having “emotional affair” After her marriage to Wilson looking back season 10.
However, Batula vehemently denied the allegation when confronted by Cook in April.
Batula and Wilson not only betrayed Cook’s trust with their secret romance, but also betrayed her co-star Ciara Miller — who was Batula’s BFF and previously dated wilson.
While Cook is on track to forgive both Batula and West, Miller made it clear she wants to do the same cut them both off forever.
Although the cast for season 11 is still unclear, Wilson was reportedly “Not picked up” by production. Since filming will begin over the Fourth of July weekend.
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