“Summer House” fans are going to bat for Ciara Miller after learning her friend, Amanda Batula, recently began dating her ex-boyfriend, West Wilson. On social media, users are sharing their strong reactions to the controversial announcement, with one even calling the situation “anti-Black.”. For those who may be unfamiliar with what’s occurred in the Bravoverse over the last 24 hours, “Summer House” co-stars Wilson and Batula recently confirmed their relationship following weeks of speculation, according to The Blast.. “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” their combined post read, according to The Blast. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”. Continuing, Batula and Wilson said, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”. MEGA. Wilson and Batula’s sudden relationship took many Bravo viewers by surprise, given that Wilson had previously dated Batula’s best friend, Miller, during season 8 of the show.. Their relationship hit a bit of turbulence, however, when Miller revealed during the reunion that Wilson couldn’t commit to her.. The news of their recent relationship also comes at an unfortunate time, as Miller previously opened up to her castmates about the struggles of interracial dating in March 2026.. “I don’t think you guys also realize the interracial aspect that exists and all the s— that goes on,” Miller said. “I get a lot of blowback that’s very racial, obviously, being in this position. I was the first Black person in this house, and then dating publicly, dating white guys publicly, is a whole contraption that I don’t think you guys can understand or can even empathize with.”. Bravo | Kareem Black. Some assumed that Miller’s candid explanation about her experience as a “Summer House” cast member would be enough to steer Wilson and Batula away from one another.. Seeing that it did the opposite, however, has riled up some viewers, specifically @ItsRealityWithAli on Instagram.. In her video, she called the situation between Wilson and Batula “anti-Black.”. “Anti-blackness is not the same as calling someone racist or saying that they hate Black people,” the creator said. “Anti-blackness is often not intentional; it’s not always conscious. Oftentimes, it shows up in who gets chosen, or who’s deemed long-term material.”. The creator went on to say that anti-Blackness shows up in interracial dating for some people, as they’re often desired and re
