Amanda Batula is sharing new details about the timeline of her separation from Kyle Cooke. The Summer House cast member and her husband of four years announced that they had separated in January 2026, and now she is shedding light on what led to that announcement.
The Amanda Batula Swim founder spoke with Marie Claire, where she opened up about the timeline of their separation, including when she moved out of their shared NYC apartment. “I moved out in November. We separated but agreed to not see other people,” she said.
“The plan was to date each other, work on our relationship, and take some space. But, the space made us realize, well, maybe we want more space; that the separation should be permanent,” she noted.
Although they did not announce their separation until Jan. 19, Amanda admitted that she did not know for sure if they were separating for good until days before they made the announcement. “We were on FaceTime talking about us. I said I wanted to put out a statement about our relationship and that’s when we decided to separate,” she explained.
“We were also on FaceTime when we both posted our statements a few days later. It was a sad moment, but also a relief, and I’m really happy we did it together,” she concluded.
Is Amanda Batula dating after splitting from Kyle Cooke?
Amanda told the publication that she is looking to date, but she’s not rushing into anything serious. “I am manifesting a boyfriend, but just a boyfriend. No one who’s looking for anything serious,” she said. “I want to have fun with someone my age or younger, since I’ve always dated older. For now, while I heal, I just want to flirt and make out. To be taken on dates, and just enjoy being hot and happy. I’ll find a husband down the road — or maybe not.”
Amanda Batula shares a new look into her life today after Kyle Cooke split
Since separating from Kyle, Amanda has been busy. The influencer has been hanging out with her friends, getting her hair done, and finding new reasons to smile while she fixes her smile with Invisalign. Amanda recently took to her Instagram Story, where she posted a photo of her hanging out in a home with one of her friends, while they drank coffee and snacked on cake.
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Amanda Batula reveals what’s next for her after separating from Kyle Cooke
Amanda told the publication that she’s “not afraid” to start over amid her separation from Kyle. Although she does want kids, she is now taking her time with her own timeline. “I’m in a really good place with my mental health,” she admitted. “I’m not ready to get pregnant right now anyway; I got another swimsuit shoot coming up, so I can’t be having any buns in the oven. Fortunately, I can freeze my eggs, and there are many things I can do to hopefully give myself a shot at having kids later.”
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Amanda Batula opens up about her career after separating from Kyle Cooke
She is also taking this time to focus on the next chapter in her career. In addition to working with South Moon Under on her swim line, Amanda admitted to the publication that she hopes she can partner with more brands in the future.
“I’m leaning into content creation and the influencer thing, but I really want to get my hands on a brand and submerge myself,” she said. “I’d love to come on as a guest creative director and work with the on-staff team to create something together, so it’s not just me promoting X, Y, Z…Anything I’m passionate about, I’m willing to get my hands on: fashion, jewelry, fragrance, pet products, bedding.”
Where Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke stand today amid their split
In early February, Amanda appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, where she revealed that she and Kyle have been doing “great.” She added they talk “multiple times a week” via text and call. “When I need him, I just call him,” Amanda said, adding what she misses most about Kyle. She said with a laugh, “Him answering my emails for me.”
See what Kyle had to say about his split from Amanda and where they stand today.
