Amanda Batula has stepped away from her role on the Bravo reality spinoff In the City for Season 2, citing intense online harassment following her high-profile split from Kyle Cooke and her subsequent relationship with West Wilson as production moves forward without her citable participation citable across network reports.
Months after an explosive romance upended the Bravo ecosystem, the fallout has officially reached the casting decisions for In the City. Amanda Batula confirmed that she will not return for the show’s sophomore season, pointing to relentless internet backlash and difficult behind-the-scenes dynamics as the primary drivers behind her exit from the reality television franchise.
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Batula Exits In the City Amid Backlash
According to insiders cited by Page Six, network executives initially approached the former graphic designer about returning in a more limited, part-time capacity. Sources close to production noted that Batula pushed to have her current boyfriend, West Wilson, join her on screen, but showrunners drew a firm line against his inclusion.
One insider who spoke with Batula at a Kansas City Chiefs-Seattle Seahawks football game reported that she had initially started filming scenes for the new season but quickly felt the environment was forced because the remaining cast members were primarily aligned with her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, and Lindsay Hubbard. Furthermore, private messages surfaced indicating that relentless internet bullying heavily influenced her choice to walk away from the spotlight.
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Cooke Targets Wilson in Social Media Fight
The tension between the former friends intensified after Wilson shared an Instagram photo dump captioned with a casual what the heck
alongside a picture featuring Batula, as detailed by Us Weekly.
In the comments section, Cooke fired an explosive accusation at Wilson before swiftly deleting the message.
More like you a coke head that blew my ex’s life and career up.
Kyle Cooke, Loverboy founder
Wilson fired back against the public friction while interacting with supporters online. When a social media user questioned the dynamic given their past friendship, Wilson defended his stance, noting that his loyalties lay elsewhere after witnessing how partners were treated according to documentation obtained by Page Six.
Batula herself weighed in on the drama through X, responding with a single bullseye emoji to a fan post arguing that Cooke melted down because her exit meant he could no longer control or manipulate her.
Season 2 Features Multiple Cast Changes
The returning ensemble for In the City Season 2 features Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard, alongside Yvonne Najor, Nick Barber, Georgina Ferzli, Kenny Martin, Whitney Fransway, and Gavin Moseley. Several other departures have also been reported alongside Batula, including Danielle Olivera and her partner Eoin Heavey, as well as Andrea Denver and Lexi Sundin.
Carl Radke has filmed scenes for the upcoming episodes as a cast member, and rumors point to new faces joining the group due to existing friendships as production continues.
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