Kyle Cooke revealed his plans to split amicably and avoid a lengthy financial battle in his divorce from Amanda Batula.
The “Summer House” star told People he wants to do a “walkaway” divorce “in lieu of a prenup” as they begin legal proceedings.
This decision means they would both leave the marriage with the assets and property already in their possession, rather than seek financial concessions from one another.
Kyle Cooke said he plans to split amicably from Amanda Batula (pictured together last month) and avoid a lengthy financial battle in their divorce. Bryan Bedder/Bravo
Cooke (pictured above last month) told People he wants to do a “walkaway” divorce “in lieu of a prenup” as they begin legal proceedings. Danté Crichlow/BFA.com / Shutterstock
During the interview, Cooke also revealed it was Batula who took the first step forward in the legal process.
He recalled receiving an email from her lawyer in mid-March — right when rumors of her romance with their “Summer House” co-star West Wilson started swirling.
At the time, Cooke thought the move was strange as he knows Batula as “someone who doesn’t take a lot of initiative.”
Cooke also revealed it was Batula who took the first step forward in the legal process. He received an email from her lawyer in mid-March. (The former couple pictured here in February.) Bryan Bedder/Bravo
At the time, Cooke thought it was a “weird” move, but now knows Batula did it because she was already in a relationship with their “Summer House” co-star West Wilson. (Cooke and Batula pictured above in November 2025.) Trae Patton/Bravo
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“It was kind of weird,” he remembered. “I’m like, ‘Wait, is there some ulterior motive in terms of why she’s all of a sudden expediting the divorce?’”
The Loverboy founder, 43, said he now understands his estranged wife made the move because she and Wilson were already in a “full-blown relationship” by that time.
Notably, Cooke and Batula did not sign a prenuptial agreement before their September 2021 wedding — a decision the swimwear designer admitted last year that she regrets.
The former pair, notably, did not sign a prenuptial agreement before their September 2021 wedding, pictured here. Bravo
Batula, pictured kissing Cooke at their 2021 wedding, admitted last year that not signing a prenuptial agreement was a mistake. Bravo
“I messed up. I messed up major,” Batula, 34, confessed in a July 2025 episode of Jason Tartick’s “Trading Secrets” podcast. “It was connected to divorce, it always felt so messy. It just didn’t feel like a smart thing to do, so we didn’t sign one.”
She then advised those listening, “Everyone should sign a prenup. Let me tell you now. Protect your assets, for them to protect theirs, like, you have no idea what’s going to happen.”
Last month, Page Six exclusively reported the estranged pair hadn’t filed for divorce yet because they are still sorting through financials.
The exes (pictured last summer) separated in January after four years of marriage. Two months later, Batula went public with Wilson. Ella Pellegrini
Last month, Page Six exclusively reported the former couple (pictured in January 2025) hadn’t filed for divorce yet because they are still sorting through financials. Paige Kahn
Additionally, we were told Cooke wants to let Batula initiate the process — similar to how Ben Affleck reportedly “let” Jennifer Lopez file for divorce so she “wouldn’t look like the villain,” as reported by the Daily Mail.
The former couple announced their separation Jan. 19 after four years of marriage.
Two months later, Batula confirmed her secret relationship with Wilson, 31, following weeks of speculation.
Batula appears to still be going strong with Wilson (pictured leaving the “Summer House” reunion) despite receiving backlash for their relationship. Jesal/ Backgrid for Page Six
Cooke is reportedly “hooking up” with “Southern Charm” star Salley Carson and has also been caught making out with fans on his DJ tour. Charles Sykes/Bravo
The duo had kept it a secret from their entire “Summer House” crew — including Cooke and Ciara Miller, Batula’s former best friend who previously dated Wilson.
Despite harsh backlash, the couple seem to be going strong and were flaunting their relationship during their Italian getaway last week as the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion aired in the US.
As for Cooke, he’s been making headlines for making out with fans during his DJ tour and is also reportedly “hooking up” with “Southern Charm” star Salley Carson.