Kyle Cooke Says Laughing Photo with Amanda Batula Was a Joke, Not a Reunion Reconciliation

Overview

• Photographs that showed Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula laughing and linking arms after the In the City reunion taping on Thursday, June 11, prompted widespread speculation that the estranged couple were reconciling.
• Kyle posted an Instagram Story on Saturday, June 13, saying the moment was a private joke about being photographed as they left the studio and not evidence of a renewed relationship.
• The pair announced their separation in January and Amanda confirmed a romance with co-star West Wilson in March, facts that have fueled timeline disputes and intense public scrutiny of the cast.
• Producers added pickup footage for the season and leaked uncensored reunion clips have prompted internal reviews by Bravo and Peacock, with editing choices and leaks shaping what viewers see.
• Cast members say the dispute has strained friendships and could influence future casting and spin-off plans, while Kyle and Amanda continue legal and personal steps in their separation that are playing out publicly.