Kyle Cooke says he will step back from social media feud with Amanda Batula

Kyle Cooke stated on Thursday that he is withdrawing from the public dispute with Amanda Batula to reduce online negativity.

The couple split after four years of marriage in January 2026. Cooke, 44, and Batula, 35, both appeared on Bravo's Summer House for ten seasons. Wilson, 31, was removed from the eleventh season of that show following their relationship scandal. Cooke left a comment on Wilson's Instagram post at 6:51 a.m. on Thursday, calling him a cokehead who damaged his ex-wife's life and career. The comment has since been deleted. Page Six verified the posting time but did not confirm which user removed it. Batula responded to a post on X where a user accused Cooke of losing control after she declined to film the next season of In the City. She replied with a bullseye emoji. On Wednesday, Page Six reported that Batula would not return to In the City for its second season. One source cited a disagreement with showrunners about filming with Wilson. A second source pointed to a salary dispute with the network. A third source said the timing was simply wrong for the couple. Batula confirmed the timing issue on Thursday, telling a Bravo fan account that internet hate made her feel beaten down. She said the bullying was too intense to put her life out for entertainment again. Cooke said in his statement that he fights hard for people he cares about, sometimes too hard. He admitted the situation was emotional and frustrating. He noted that he wanted both parties to share their perspectives on television. He added that Batula makes her own decisions in her life. Cooke said he will leave the matter there.

No further filming dates for In the City have been announced. Batula will not appear in the upcoming season. Cooke has not indicated when he will return to filming Summer House.

Cooke and Batula ended their marriage in January 2026 after four years. Wilson was cut from Summer House Season 11 following their relationship scandal. Cooke left a comment on Wilson's Instagram post at 6:51 a.m. Thursday calling him a cokehead who ruined his ex-wife's life. The comment was deleted. Page Six confirmed the timestamp but not who deleted it. Batula reacted to a X post accusing Cooke of a meltdown over her In the City exit by using a bullseye emoji. Page Six reported on Wednesday that Batula would not return to In the City Season 2. Sources cited disputes over filming with Wilson, salary, and timing. Batula told a fan account on Thursday that internet hate made her feel beaten down and unready to film. Cooke said in a statement that he fights hard for those he cares about and that the situation was frustrating. He said he wanted both to share perspectives on the show. He noted Batula makes her own decisions. He said he will leave the matter there. No filming dates for In the City have been set. Batula will not appear in the next season. Cooke has not stated when he will return to Summer House.