Kyle Cooke's Emotional Breakdown: Navigating Relationship Turmoil with Amanda Batula

Summer House’s Kyle Cooke memorably yelled, “Summer should be fun” on the Bravo series, but his season 8 marriage woes with Amanda Batula have put a damper on his party style.

Kyle, 42, reveals that he is enjoying his summer, but he wants to be in sync with Amanda. In a sneak peek of the upcoming episode on Thursday, April 11, on We, he opens up about his feelings.

Paige DeSorbo, Amanda’s close friend, playfully advises Kyle, “I have an idea for you - just stop being a jerk!” Kyle defends himself by saying, “I’m not a jerk!”

During their heart-to-heart, Paige, 31, admits that she’s noticed Amanda, 32, lashing out at Kyle.

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Paige tells Kyle at a bar that she believes Amanda often starts conflicts with him. Paige has even confronted Amanda about the hurtful comments she makes towards Kyle.

Kyle opens up to Paige about his feelings, explaining that Amanda's comments are not the issue. He shares with her that he recently discovered Amanda's phone on the sink, and upon checking, he found that there were no photos of him on her camera roll.

Paige questions Kyle about how this made him feel, to which he responds by nodding and admitting that it hurt him deeply. Overwhelmed by emotions, Kyle begins to cry.

In another part of the clip, Kyle shares with the cameras that he understands he can be challenging to deal with sometimes. Lately, he has been feeling ignored by his wife.

"I don't want to be left wondering if you even enjoy being around me. Or if you're annoyed by me being there," Kyle expresses in a personal interview, admitting, "Unfortunately, that's how it often seems."

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Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke. Charles Sykes/Bravo

Kyle and Amanda got married in September 2021. They were all smiles during season 7 of Summer House, which was filmed in 2022. However, season 8 has had its ups and downs. The couple has been disagreeing about leaving New York City and Amanda is not happy with Kyle staying out late every night.

In a recent episode on Thursday, April 4, Amanda shared with her housemates in the Hamptons that she is considering buying a property in New Jersey to get away from the city and from Kyle.

Amanda mentioned that sometimes she feels the need to get away from New York. She expressed the desire to have a place where she could escape for a week, two weeks, or even a month without having to stay at her parents' house.

She explained that she didn't want to raise a family in the chaotic environment of New York City, but Kyle disagreed and felt that it wasn't the right time to consider moving.

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Kyle shared with the cameras that he believes moving can offer temporary relief from their current situation, which he describes as a bit repetitive. He also acknowledged that their family is not functioning at its best at the moment.

After filming wrapped up in August 2023, Kyle shared his thoughts with Us about his and Amanda's future plans for a home with a yard.

"Our roots are still firmly planted in the city. ... Perhaps we'll keep renting here and also invest in a vacation home or a second home," Kyle revealed exclusively to Us in February. "We wanted to explore different options because change can be invigorating. We've been living in the same apartment for about five or six years now."

Earlier this month, Amanda shared that on the show they were considering renting a house in the Hamptons for the summer, with New Jersey as a long-term goal.

However, Amanda mentioned in an Instagram comment on Friday, April 5, that the high price of the house quickly dashed her hopes. She also apologized to anyone who may have felt misled by her and Kyle discussing New Jersey while touring homes in New York on a previous episode.

Summer House airs on Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Editor's P/S:

The article delves into the marital struggles faced by Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula on the eighth season of "Summer House." Kyle's realization that Amanda had no photos of him on her phone, combined with her recent comments and actions, has left him feeling hurt and insecure. Amanda, on the other hand, has expressed a desire to escape the city and purchase a property in New Jersey, while Kyle remains hesitant.

The couple's differing perspectives on their future and their current relationship dynamics have created tension. Kyle acknowledges his shortcomings and recognizes that his behavior can be challenging, while Amanda's frustration with his late nights and perceived lack of attention has led to her seeking distance. It remains to be seen whether they can resolve their issues and find a balance that works for both of them.