Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula seated on opposite sides at Summer House reunion

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Opposite Sides Tell the Story of Broken Trust
• Kyle Cooke Faces His Estranged Wife Across the Room
• The Supporters and the Disputed Timeline
• Strategic Isolation and Emotional Support Networks
• Will the seating arrangement prevent explosive confrontations or fuel them?
  • Sources

Bravo just revealed the Season 10 reunion seating arrangement that puts former besties Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula on opposite sides of the couch. The April 23 taping in NYC marks the first time the entire cast faces each other since the bombshell romance announcement that shattered friendships and divided the group.

Opposite Sides Tell the Story of Broken Trust

The seating chart speaks volumes about the fractured relationships within the Summer House cast. Ciara Miller, 30, sits directly to Andy Cohen’s right as the primary focus, flanked by her supporters and allies.

Meanwhile, Amanda Batula, 34, claims the coveted left position next to West Wilson, making their newly confirmed romance the centerpiece of the reunion. The physical separation creates two distinct camps, with supporters strategically positioned to provide emotional backing during what promises to be hours of intense confrontation and questioning.

Kyle Cooke Faces His Estranged Wife Across the Room

Kyle Cooke sits immediately next to Ciara on her side, directly across from his estranged wife and her new partner. The 43-year-old and Amanda announced their separation in January 2026 after four years of marriage.

Kyle has been vocally critical of the unexpected pairing, calling it a “mental mind-f—“ and accusing West Wilson of “wild betrayal.” Sitting feet away from Amanda and West together will force Kyle to directly address what he views as a calculated move by the sports journalist to capitalize on his ex-wife’s vulnerability.

The Supporters and the Disputed Timeline

SIDE	CAST MEMBERS	KEY DYNAMIC
Ciara’s Team	Kyle, Lindsay Hubbard, Mia Calabrese	Vocally supportive of betrayed Ciara
Amanda’s Team	West Wilson, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon	Standing by the controversial couple
Newcomers	Bailey, Ben, KJ, Dara, Levi Sebree	Observing the unfolding drama

The cast will spend hours addressing timeline questions that have consumed fans since the March 31 romance announcement. Kyle has demanded “crystal clear” answers about when Amanda and West’s connection actually began, with some reports suggesting they may have hooked up weeks before the public reveal while he was still married to Amanda.

Strategic Isolation and Emotional Support Networks

Ciara previously told Glamour she wasn’t overly concerned about seating placement, insisting “I know that this is a moment for me to stand my own ground wherever I’m sitting.” However, being surrounded by Lindsay, Mia, and Kyle provides both emotional protection and witnesses to her responses.

The cast learned only minutes before walking on stage where they’d be positioned. Ciara also revealed her outfit choice was intentional, stating “what I pick out is going to be a statement of where I stand.” Unlike Ariana Madix’s iconic red revenge dress at the Vanderpump Rules reunion, Ciara planned to represent her authentic self rather than lean into drama-focused fashion choices.

Will the seating arrangement prevent explosive confrontations or fuel them?

Reality TV reunions often use physical distance to manage tension and control when cast members can directly address one another. The opposite-sides arrangement means Ciara, Amanda, and West won’t be seated adjacent to each other, potentially limiting sudden emotional or heated moments.

Andy Cohen controls who speaks when, and the middle positioning gives him maximum visibility to manage the hour-long taping. The reunion, airing May 26, will finally allow all parties to confront Amanda’s apology posted to Instagram Stories on April 10, in which she stated “I’m truly sorry to everyone I’ve disappointed and hurt,” and promised to address “any and all questions honestly and directly” at the reunion.

“At the end of the day, a guy’s a guy. But I just never would think that it would come from someone like Amanda, who has been what has felt like in my circle and in my corner for so long. I think that’s the craziest part.”

— Ciara Miller, 30-year-old Summer House cast member to Glamour Magazine

Sources

• E! News – Comprehensive seating chart breakdown detailing cast placement and dynamics
• Page Six – Exclusive photos of cast arrival and seating arrangements with insider context
• TMZ – Analysis of divided sides and strategic positioning for reunion filming