Summer House stars discuss lack of sex in Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s marriage
Amanda Batula used the term “an unfortunate storm” to describe the combination of factors that led to a lack of intimacy between her and Kyle Cooke during the four years of their marriage. The statement was made as part of a clarification about the ex-couple’s relationship.
Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s wedding details
New information about the marriage of Amanda Batula, 35, and Kyle Cooke, 43, emerged during the second part of the reality show “In the City” reunion, which aired on July 28, 2026. The additional details deepened the discussion about the couple’s intimacy.
Initially, they had revealed on the program “Summer House” that they had not had sexual relations throughout the period they were married. However, the former couple later clarified that, in fact, there were three sexual relations after the marriage. The main focus of the discussion, however, remained on the prolonged absence of emotional and physical intimacy.
At the time of the screening, Batula indicated that the lack of intimacy was a result of his own depression and Cooke’s intense dedication to his work.
More private aspects of Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s relationship came to light during the second part of the “In the City” reunion.
Before the episode aired on July 28, 2026, the ex-spouses had already shared with the “Summer House” cast that they had not had sexual relations during their four years of marriage. The topic quickly became central to conversations between the “In the City” and “Summer House” contestants, with Lindsay Hubbard questioning them directly during the reunion.
Batula stated that part of this situation was linked to his constant battle with depression, declaring that “depression does that.” She added that their sex life was already a topic discussed in therapy before their wedding, which took place in 2021, noting, “I wasn’t being courted. There were no dates.”
Amanda explained that Cooke “would work all day, work all night, then come to bed, read me an email and try to have sex with me.” She described the situation as a lack of foreplay, emotional intimacy and meaningful conversations in the relationship.
“At that moment, I felt like an object,” Batula reported, describing a “storm like that” when depression set in. She added that, despite these difficulties, he continued to go out and do other activities, which led to intense fights between them.
Cooke intervened, commenting, “Can you imagine? It’s not like it’s a man and woman thing, it’s just that we get married and just never have sex.” He then corrected the information, clarifying that they had sex three times during the four years of marriage. Batula confirmed with a laugh and a wave, but reinforced her desire for him to ask her out.
Kyle Cooke’s Perspective on Marriage Challenges
When host Andy Cohen asked Cooke if he took any responsibility for the situation, he responded in the affirmative, explaining that organizing all activities, from meetings to travel, was often his task. “I dedicate myself from time to time so that we can support a family in the future,” Cooke said, justifying his focus.
Batula agreed with his point of view, but highlighted that, because of this, she felt “left aside”.
“It affected our romantic and intimate relationship,” Amanda said. She criticized Kyle’s solution, which proposed that she read a book about dating an entrepreneur while she was longing for dates. “So you’re literally saying exactly what I’m saying: that you worked hard for our future, but it had an effect on our marriage and our relationship.”
The revelation about the couple’s intimacy came after the announcement of their separation in January, ending a four-year marriage. Cooke and Batula got engaged in 2018 and married on September 25, 2021.
The end of an unhappy marriage
In addition to addressing 31-year-old Batula’s new relationship with West Wilson during the “Summer House” cast’s three-part reunion, Cooke also opened up about her “very unhappy marriage.”
He stated, in part that aired on June 2, 2026, that “no needs were being met.” Cohen then questioned how long the needs went unmet.
Batula replied “four”, and Cooke added: “All the time”.
The second and final part of the “In the City” cast reunion was broadcast on June 10, 2026, at 8 pm, on Bravo.
