Kyle Cooke is addressing recent dating rumors — and revealing which reality star has caught his attention.
The “Summer House” star appeared on “Watch What Happens Live,” where he shut down speculation that he is dating fellow Bravo star, “Next Gen NYC” cast member, Ava Dash. During the same appearance, Cooke also admitted he has noticed another reality TV personality: “The Traitors” star Maura Higgins.
Kyle Cooke Denies Ava Dash Dating Rumors on ‘Watch What Happens Live’
During the Bravo appearance, Cooke addressed rumors that he was romantically involved with Ava Dash.
Fellow guest Danny Pellegrino asked Cooke directly about the speculation.
“Are you dating a ‘Next Gen’ cast member?” Pellegrino asked. Cooke denied the rumors and explained that the situation had been misinterpreted.
“I am not. That was a very friendly dinner,” Cooke said.
The dinner referenced by Cooke appeared in photos Dash shared on her Instagram account.
“Did you mess around with a ‘Nex Gen’ cast member?” Andy Cohen followed up.
Cooke again denied the rumors and clarified the context of the photos.
“No. We were at a family dinner doing a family blessing holding hands. So I was holding her hand,” Cooke explained.
The ‘Summer House’ Star Says Maura Higgins Caught His Attention
Later in the interview, Cooke was asked whether any Bravo or reality stars had caught his eye.
Cooke immediately mentioned “The Traitors” star Maura Higgins.
“Who’s the ‘Tink’ girl again? I mean, she’s beautiful,” Cooke said.
He explained that he recently began watching the show.
“I’m just starting ‘Traitors’ and I’m like, wow,” Cooke added.
Higgins, who finished as runner-up on season 4 of “The Traitors,” previously went viral for her Irish accent, including the way she pronounces the word “think” as “tink.”
Fans quickly reacted to Cooke’s comments online.
One commenter wrote, “Maura will literally eat him alive without even trying.”
Another wrote, “Maura is so far out of your league.”
A third added, “I hope Maura got a good laugh out of this one!”
Kyle Cooke Responds to Amanda Batula and West Wilson Rumors
Cooke also addressed rumors involving his estranged wife, Amanda Batula, and their “Summer House” co-star, West Wilson.
Cohen asked Cooke about speculation that Batula and Wilson were romantically involved.
“What was your reaction to the West and Amanda rumors?” Cohen asked.
Cooke said he was surprised by how long the rumors circulated.
“I mean I kind of thought it was outrageous for it to go as long as it has in the news cycle,” Cooke said.
“I don’t think there’s any merit to it.”
Cohen then asked Cooke how he would react if the rumors turned out to be true.
“It would certainly catch me by surprise and feel a little reckless,” Cooke said.
However, Cooke added that Batula’s happiness would matter most.
“But if it made Amanda happy, I think I just would have to vote yea,” he said.
Batula also recently addressed dating rumors during an appearance on the podcast “Trading Secrets.”
“It’s not going to happen. I’m not touching any of my cast members,” Batula said. “Love them dearly, but I’m good.”
Batula confirmed earlier this year that she and Cooke had ended their relationship.
“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the pair said in a joint statement shared in January.
New episodes of “Summer House” air Wednesday nights on Bravo.
