In a heated confrontation aired on the latest episode of Bravo's Summer House, Kyle Cooke accused his wife Amanda Batula of driving him 'to the drink' amid escalating tensions over his drinking habits and their faltering marriage. The episode, which premiered on Tuesday, February 17, captured the couple's raw exchange during a group beach trip, filmed in the summer of 2025 before they publicly announced their separation in January. As fans of the long-running reality series watched the drama unfold, the segment highlighted deep-seated issues that had plagued the couple since their September 2021 wedding.
The confrontation took place on what the cast dubbed the 'apology dune,' a secluded spot on the beach where Kyle, 43, and Amanda, 34, attempted to hash out their differences. According to the episode recap from Us Weekly, Kyle began by acknowledging his efforts from the previous night, saying, “I know I tried last night. I know it came out as some type of justification and excuse. But, I really do think we need to work on our communication.” He expressed a desire to 'feel like we are on the same page,' a sentiment Amanda echoed as they sat together, hoping to mend fences.
However, peace proved elusive. Amanda made it clear she was unwilling to make unilateral efforts, stating she was “not going to do things” for Kyle unless he reciprocated. Her primary concern centered on his alcohol consumption, which she described as the core of their marital strife. “I need you to get your drinking under control,” she told him directly, emphasizing that his social drinking often spiraled out of control.
Kyle pushed back, insisting he “only” drinks “when I’m social,” a clarification that only heightened Amanda's frustration. “But that’s a problem for me. I don’t want to babysit you. I don’t want people to feel like they need to keep an eye on you,” she replied. “I need to know that my husband is responsible enough to go out on his own and come back.” This exchange underscored Amanda's exhaustion with what she perceived as Kyle's lack of accountability during social outings, a recurring theme in their relationship.
The discussion took a darker turn as Kyle reflected on a tumultuous weekend prior to the beach talk, admitting he had been “in a horrible place.” During that incident, he had overindulged and shared intimate details of their private life with the group, including accusations that Amanda smoked weed every night—a claim he later elaborated on in related reports—and that their lack of intimacy stemmed from it. “I told you going into the summer if we can’t literally, physically get our s*** together I’m going to have a mental breakdown. What did I do? Had a mental breakdown,” Kyle quipped, attempting to frame his behavior as a symptom of deeper stress.
Amanda dismissed this as an “excuse,” pointing out a pattern where Kyle “shut[s] down every time that I tell you my issue is with you drinking and you put a wall up. That’s where my anger stems from.” She argued that his defensiveness only exacerbated her concerns, creating a cycle of unresolved conflict. Kyle, in turn, traced their problems back to their 2018 engagement, alleging that “the second” they got engaged, Amanda “started saying ‘no’ to everything,” including joining him for nights out, which he implied contributed to his reliance on alcohol in social settings.
“Me not going out with you shouldn’t change your faithfulness to me and how intoxicated you get when you go out,” Amanda countered sharply, defending her boundaries while questioning his fidelity. The conversation escalated as Kyle grew visibly upset, suggesting their issues ran deeper than drinking—to a lack of “compatibility, chemistry, intimacy [and] common interests.” He lamented, “Oh, it’s about my drinking? What about the days, weeks, months you don’t ask me a single question? I don’t know who I married anymore.”
In a dramatic outburst, Kyle stormed off, declaring, “It’s about my drinking? If that’s what you think you’re coming here to talk about, you’re driving me to the drink.” Before leaving, he added a stinging remark, telling Amanda to “maybe get some curiosity, drive, intention, personality.” Amanda, reflecting on the moment later, sighed that “this is how it always ends” between them, alluding to the numerous storms they had navigated since tying the knot in September 2021.
Minutes later, Kyle returned to find Amanda emotional, speaking to the show's producers about the fight's toll. Softening his tone, he apologized: “I’m sorry. We’ve gotten this far. I’m not trying to throw it down the drain here. I love you.” He confessed that the ongoing strife left him “insanely sad and depressed.” Amanda, tears welling, responded with her own vulnerability: “I hurt every f***ing day. I just don’t get why after all of these years I keep asking the same thing and you keep not doing what I’m asking you for and then being like, ‘I don’t know what you need from me, Amanda!’ I feel like I’m going crazy.”
The exchange delved into trust issues, with Amanda revealing that Kyle's 'social' nature had evolved into something more concerning. “I didn’t think ‘social person’ meant cheating,” she admitted, referencing his admitted infidelity in 2018. She confided that she receives constant direct messages (DMs) about Kyle's suspicious behavior whenever he goes out: “Every time you go out I get DMs telling me that you were up to something suspicious. I don’t even bring them up to you anymore. … It’s just constant.”
When pressed by a producer on whether she believed Kyle had cheated since his past indiscretion, Amanda was equivocal: “I don’t know. I’d like to think not. But he has in the past. There have been plenty of rumors about it. Who knows? Only Kyle.” This uncertainty highlighted the erosion of trust that had built over years, compounded by public scrutiny from their reality TV platform.
Kyle, responding to the accusations, offered another apology: “I’m sorry I haven’t been able to give you the trust you need to be present in this relationship. I’m trying my best. I love you.” Amanda reciprocated the affection but issued a firm ultimatum: “I love you too. But, like, something’s gotta change, Kyle.” Despite the momentary reconciliation, the episode foreshadowed the couple's impending split, as filming wrapped in the summer of 2025 and rumors of trouble surfaced that fall.
By January, Kyle and Amanda confirmed their separation after four years of marriage, a development that stunned fans who had followed their journey from Summer House castmates to spouses. The couple, who met on the show in 2015 and got engaged three years later, had previously weathered public scandals, including Kyle's 2018 cheating admission and ongoing debates about lifestyle differences. Related reports from Us Weekly noted Kyle's past comparisons of Amanda to a 'cactus' on Season 10, calling her 'prickly as f***,' and his claims about her nightly weed smoking, which Amanda subtly addressed post-split.
The episode's airing comes at a poignant time, as Summer House continues to draw viewers with its blend of glamour and grit in the Hamptons. Airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo, the series has chronicled the personal evolutions of its cast, including Kyle and Amanda's business ventures like their beverage brand, Loverboy, which Kyle founded. While the couple's separation marks a sad chapter, it also underscores the show's unflinching portrayal of real-life relationships under the spotlight.
Looking ahead, fans speculate on how the split will influence future seasons, with Amanda reportedly focusing on her career and personal growth. Kyle has expressed regret over airing their laundry publicly, choking up in past appearances thanking Amanda for their shared history. As the dust settles, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those whose private lives are broadcast for entertainment, leaving viewers to ponder if reconciliation is possible or if this marks the end of an era for the once inseparable pair.