Ciara Miller made it clear that no one in the Summer House cast is taking sides as Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula navigate their separation.
“I feel like everyone just wants Kyle and Amanda to be happy,” Ciara, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively at the Clarins’ Sugar & Shine Galentine’s Affair in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 29 — a celebratory evening inspired by Valentine’s Day and spotlighting the brand’s iconic Lip Perfector. “We want to support the both of them in the best ways that we can.”
Ciara told Us that “obviously” some things “are going to play out on TV” as Summer House season 10 starts to air next week. But Kyle, 43, and Amanda, 34, know that “they have full support both ways” as far as the Bravo cast is concerned.
“It’s not a ‘team’ anybody,” Ciara said. “Let’s just make it as peaceful as possible, and whatever that looks like for them is what we want.”
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Ciara said that Amanda is doing “great” amid the split news. They’re just gearing up for what’s next.
“It’s such a milestone season — season 10 — so we’re quite excited about it,” she told Us. “But a lot to do. A lot to get ready for. It’s always nerve-wracking going into a new season.”
Kyle and Amanda announced their split earlier this month with a joint statement shared via Instagram.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” they wrote. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”
The former couple concluded their statement, writing, “It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship, but your kindness and respect will go a long way as we try to navigate our next chapter.”
Kyle was first to break his silence on the divorce news when speaking with “Hollywood Raw” podcast host Adam Glyn.
“I think people will be surprised but also happy to see that Amanda and I are in a good spot,” Kyle said on January 22. “Obviously the internet’s gonna do its thing, but you know, we literally pushed send together.”
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Kyle explained that “there’s still a lot of love” between them, despite the split.
“It’s a lot to swallow when your entire relationship from the very, very beginning is on TV. So we knew it wasn’t gonna be easy,” he added. “It was like the worst kept secret, but we just weren’t ready to talk about it.”
Kyle added, “We weren’t lying about it. We didn’t split, we didn’t separate. We were trying to figure out the best way to give our relationship another shot. And ultimately, we decided we don’t wanna give each other false hope, we don’t wanna give our friends and family false hope, we don’t wanna give fans false hope.”
Amanda addressed the split news during a SiriusXM’s Front Row appearance on Tuesday, January 27.
“It’s … easier to get along. But we’re good. We talk all the time. We’re both traveling. So I’m watching the dogs. He’s watching the dogs,” she explained. “We’re coparenting the dogs together. Still call him if I have questions.”
Summer House season 10 premieres on Bravo Tuesday, February 3, at 8 p.m.