Breaking up doesn’t mean breaking down—it can mean breaking free. And for 'Summer House' star Amanda Batula, her split from Kyle Cooke has become a vibrant journey of self-discovery and reinvention. But here's where it gets controversial: can a reality TV breakup truly lead to personal growth, or is it just another storyline? Let’s dive in.
If you’re a fan of 'Summer House,' you’ll instantly picture Amanda Batula in her natural habitat: lounging in bed. Alongside her BFFs Ciara Miller and Paige DeSorbo, she’s part of the trio affectionately known as 'The Bedbugs.' In fact, Paige even turned her love for lounging into a sleepwear brand after leaving the Bravo show. But now, Amanda is swapping her bedbug title for a new one: couch potato.
Following her confirmed split from husband and co-star Kyle Cooke, Amanda has moved into her own apartment and is filling it with more than just furniture—she’s filling it with joy, self-expression, and yes, plenty of Nerds Gummy Clusters and Pirate’s Booty. Teaming up with LoveSac for a new campaign, she’s embracing her love for horizontal living in a way that feels both playful and profound.
'I’m obsessed with the couch and bed—I love being horizontal as much as possible,' Amanda told Page Six Style exclusively. 'Working with a brand that specializes in couches? It’s a no-brainer.' And this is the part most people miss: her partnership isn’t just about comfort; it’s about creating a space that lasts, something Kyle once joked she’d never leave. 'Why not have a couch that will literally last forever with me?' she quipped.
Amanda’s new home is a far cry from her previous 'millennial beige' aesthetic. 'Everything was white, clean, crisp,' she recalled, admitting her old white couch was 'disgusting and dirty' thanks to her two dogs. Now, she’s leaning into neutrals with pops of color, like LoveSac’s blush pink hue. 'I’m really trying to add more color into my apartment with artwork and furniture pieces,' she explained. One standout? A Jonathan Adler pillow shaped like a Prozac pill—a bold nod to her open struggles with depression, which she’s bravely shared on the show.
'That’s the vibe—fine, silly, light, just living in color,' Amanda said. 'I want to be surrounded by happiness, the things that make me happy and comfortable and feel warm.' But is 'living in color' just a trendy phrase, or is it a genuine reflection of her post-split mindset?
Looking ahead, Amanda’s next chapter includes a 'Summer House' spinoff, 'In the City,' starring both her and Kyle, alongside Lindsay Hubbard and their 'real true friends.' Despite the split, she insists both she and Kyle are doing well. 'We’re focusing on healing and continuing to better ourselves,' she shared, crediting Ciara Miller for being 'an incredible support.'
'Every day just feels better and better,' Amanda added. 'It’s been a really amazing thing to happen.' But here’s the question: Can exes truly remain friends, especially in the spotlight? And what does 'healing' really look like when your life is played out on TV?
What do you think? Is Amanda’s colorful reinvention a genuine transformation, or just another chapter in her reality TV story? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
