Summer House: A Timeline of the Amanda Batula / West Wilson / Ciara Miller Love Triangle

Even if you aren’t a Bravo fan, it’s been hard to miss the internet frenzy this week surrounding Summer House stars Amanda Batula, West Wilson, and Ciara Miller. Like, we aren’t going to say this is a Scandoval-level event (we’ll be chasing that high forever), but this is pretty close.

You may be confused, but it’s actually pretty simple. The story at its most basic is a love triangle between recently divorced castmate Amanda Batula, her good friend Ciara Miller, and Ciara’s ex, West Wilson. Amanda’s ex-husband, Kyle Cooke, is tangentially involved as well, but we don’t need to worry about him right now.

Whether you’re the designated Bravo Paul Revere in your group chat who can’t explain the complicated dynamics in a single voice note, or you have no idea at all what’s going on, we’re here to help. Just send them this story, where we have compiled absolutely everything you need to know about the rumors surrounding the reality show and its cast.

Here’s a complete timeline of everything that’s going on between Ciara, Amanda, and West from Summer House.

September 25, 2021: Amanda and Kyle get married

After a three-year engagement and a COVID-related postponement, Amanda and Kyle wed at her family home in New Jersey. Their Summer House castmate Carl Radke officiated and then castmate Paige DeSorbo was a bridesmaid. The whole thing aired during Summer House season six.

For fans who’ve been watching their relationship develop since season one of the show, which aired in 2015, seeing the couple make it to the altar felt like a victory. We’d watched their ups and downs over several seasons, but it seemed like everything was working out.

2023: West joins Summer House for season 8.

West Wilson, a then 28-year-old sports journalist, is introduced as a new cast member on season 8 of Summer House (it premiered in 2024); his bio contains a healthy amount of foreshadowing, with Bravo describing his biggest hurdle as “being able to commit.”

Summer 2023: Ciara and West get together while filming season 8.

During season 8 of Summer House, which was filmed in 2023 and aired in 2024, fans watched as West developed a relationship with Ciara. Since she was a fan favorite who was always careful with her heart on the show, it was genuinely fun to watch her open herself up to love with the show’s golden retriever–like newbie. Until…