Las Vegas, NV – Stars of Bravo's Summer House, Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula, made a joint appearance at BravoCon 2025 on Saturday, November 16, sitting side by side during a panel discussion despite ongoing reports of marital difficulties. The couple, who have been navigating personal and professional challenges, teased details about the upcoming 10th season of their reality show, drawing attention from fans amid speculation about their relationship status.
According to a source close to the couple, Kyle, 43, and Amanda, 34, are "going through a challenging time," but remain "committed to making the relationship work." This comes just days after Us Weekly confirmed the pair had hit a rough patch in their marriage, though a second insider denied recent reports suggesting they were living apart. The BravoCon event, held in Las Vegas, provided a public platform for the couple, who have been fixtures on Summer House since its debut in 2017.
During the “Summer House Always Wins” panel, Kyle and Amanda appeared united, discussing the evolution of the show and their lives in the Hamptons. Their appearance follows a series of personal milestones that have unfolded on screen, including their engagement in season 3 and their wedding in season 6 back in 2021. The couple's story has captivated viewers, blending high-society summers with real-life relationship drama.
Beyond Summer House, Kyle and Amanda are set to star in an upcoming spinoff titled In The City, alongside costar Lindsay Hubbard. The show's logline describes it as: “In the city that never sleeps, a group of New Yorkers navigates the biggest transitions of their lives — marriage, parenthood, reinvention, and the reality of growing up without growing apart.” It explores whether they can "have it all, or will they need to choose between the lives they’ve built and the futures they never saw coming?" Production details remain under wraps, but the project signals Bravo's continued investment in the franchise.
At the heart of the couple's current challenges are disagreements over family planning and work-life balance. In a February 2024 interview with Us Weekly, Kyle opened up about the pressures they face. “We’re just trying to find our way and navigating all that with the show and an insanely stressful business that I’m running. It’s a lot,” he said. Kyle, who founded the beverage company Loverboy, added that their dogs had "inadvertently kind of slowed down our baby making. … So we’re just taking it one day at a time."
Amanda has been more candid about the tensions surrounding their timeline for starting a family. In a May interview, she addressed Kyle's public expressions of wanting to be a father, noting a lack of direct communication. “There was a lot of stuff on this [last] season that was him wanting to be a father, and, like, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, but he’s having this conversation with other people, and not the person that’s supposed to carry his child,” she told Us Weekly. “So if he was actively [saying], ‘Hey, I want to have kids. Like, we should start trying to have kids,’ that would be different. That’s not a conversation that we’re having.”
She further questioned whether Kyle was truly prepared for parenthood, pointing to his lifestyle. “[Kyle has] been DJing, he’s gone every weekend,” Amanda said. “Like, in what world exactly? I know that he wants to be a father one day, but I know he’s not ready. And if he was ready, you know, I think he would be like, ‘I’m ready to have a family.’” These comments highlight a disconnect in their visions for the future, with Amanda emphasizing the physical demands of pregnancy. “He’s gonna have to be on my page. If he could grow the baby, it could be on his timeline. But it’s happening in this body,” she added.
The couple's professional entanglements have also strained their marriage. Amanda, who served as creative and branding director at Loverboy, announced in April that she had taken a “step back” from the company to prioritize their relationship. “I’ve taken a slight step back for the sake of our relationship,” she explained to Us Weekly. “I think that we were at a place where I would be frustrated about something happening on my end, and he would take it very personally, or he’d complain about something that I approved, and I made a decision on, and I would take it personally. It wasn’t great for our relationship.”
This decision comes after years of blending their personal and business lives, a dynamic that has been a recurring theme on Summer House. The show, which follows a group of young professionals escaping to a shared house in the Hamptons each summer, has chronicled Kyle and Amanda's journey from friends to spouses. Their on-screen chemistry has been a draw for viewers, but off-camera realities appear more complex.
Throughout their marriage, the pair has also debated whether to leave New York City to start a family in a more suburban setting. The fast-paced urban environment, combined with Kyle's entrepreneurial demands and Amanda's career aspirations, has created ongoing tension. Sources indicate that therapy has played a role in addressing these issues, as the couple has previously praised professional counseling for helping them overcome “tough” challenges.
Despite the hurdles, insiders emphasize the couple's dedication. The denial of separation rumors by a second source underscores their intent to weather the storm together. Kyle and Amanda's joint presence at BravoCon, surrounded by fans and fellow castmates, served as a visual affirmation of their unity, even as private struggles persist.
Looking ahead, the 10th season of Summer House promises to delve deeper into these personal narratives, potentially offering viewers insight into how the couple navigates their marital woes. The spinoff In The City could provide a new lens on their lives, shifting from beachside escapades to urban transitions. For now, Kyle and Amanda continue to balance fame, business, and family aspirations under public scrutiny.
The Bravo universe thrives on such real-life drama, and the Cookes' story fits squarely within that mold. As they prepare for these upcoming projects, their appearance at BravoCon 2025 marked a moment of resilience amid uncertainty. Fans, who have followed their relationship for nearly a decade, await what comes next in this evolving saga.
In the broader context of reality television, couples like Kyle and Amanda exemplify how personal lives become public spectacles. Their willingness to share vulnerabilities— from therapy sessions to family planning debates—has endeared them to audiences while inviting intense speculation. Whether their commitment will lead to resolution remains to be seen, but their track record suggests a partnership built to endure.