Kyle Cooke caught fans off guard at BravoCon 2025 when he admitted that the upcoming season of “Summer House” took a real toll on him.
During a mini meet-and-greet at a Bravopalooza session, he didn’t shy away from acknowledging how heavy things felt this year.
Kyle Cooke Calls Season 10 His ‘Toughest Season’
A Bravo and Cocktails insider who attended the Bravopalooza meetup said Cooke seemed more tense than usual while chatting with fans. When someone asked about the new season of “Summer House,” he didn’t try to sugarcoat anything. “This was the toughest season, both personally and professionally,” he said.
According to the insider, Batula wasn’t with him, and Cooke’s mood matched his words. He wasn’t angry or upset — just clearly carrying the weight of whatever unfolded during filming. It made his candid comment land even harder, and it didn’t take long for fans to start connecting the dots and speculating about what season 10 might reveal.
Cooke and Batula’s Relationship Problems Have Played Out on ‘Summer House’
Cooke, 43, and Batula, 34, have shared their relationship journey with viewers since the series began. The couple began dating in 2016 during season 1, with their wedding later airing on season 6 after Cooke’s proposal was captured on season 3. Their September 2021 ceremony, held at Batula’s family home in New Jersey, was officiated by co-star Carl Radke.
The pair has weathered a long list of ups and downs on camera, including Cooke admitting he cheated shortly before they got engaged. More recent seasons have highlighted Batula’s desire to carve out an identity beyond what she described as Cooke’s professional “shadow.”
She has since launched her swimwear line, while Cooke continues to oversee Loverboy and take on DJ gigs across the country. The two have also disagreed at times about where to live and when to start a family.
‘Summer House’ Co-Star Lindsay Hubbard Shuts Down Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula Split Rumors
Despite fan speculation, co-star Lindsay Hubbard told Us Weekly at BravoCon that she isn’t worried. “It’s like any relationship, there’s ups and downs,” Hubbard said. “I know that they’re so in love with each other, and they’re very much together. Like, come on.”
A separate insider also told the outlet that while Cooke and Batula are navigating a difficult period, they remain committed to working through it together.
With Cooke opening up about the emotional stakes of the new season — and Batula’s absence noticed by fans — season 10 is shaping up to be one of the most revealing chapters yet.
Fans can see where Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula’s relationship stands for themselves when “Summer House” season 10 premieres in 2026.
He is too old for Summer House!