Ciara Miller unfollowed ex-boyfriend West Wilson and his new girlfriend, Amanda Batula, as news of their romance surfaced.
The move came minutes after Batula shared a statement on Instagram, confirming she was dating her BFF’s ex.
In a joint statement, Batula and Wilson wrote that they have “seen the growing online speculation,” so “they wanted to provide some clarity.”
Ciara Miller (pictured far right) unfollowed her BFF Amanda Batula (middle) and ex West Wilson (far left). Instagram/ West Wilson
After news surfaced of Batula and Wilson’s romance, Miller was seen getting consoled by a man on the sidewalk in NYC. Obtained by Page Six
“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” she wrote. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”
“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.”
The couple noted that their “connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship” and that they did not quickly go public with their romance because they wanted to “approach this with care.”
The move came minutes after Batula (seen above with Miller) shared a statement on Instagram, confirming she was dating her BFF’s ex. Griffin Nagel/Bravo via Getty Images
In a joint statement (seen above), Batula and Wilson said they “wanted to provide some clarity” to rumors about their relationship. Instagram/@amandabatula
“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless,” the pair penned.
Wilson, 31, and Batula, 34, concluded the post by writing that they “truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”
Miller was shocked to find out her best friend, Batula, is now dating her ex.
“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years … and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they wrote. (Pictured: Batula and Wilson.) Instagram/ West Wilson
The couple (seen above) said their “feelings evolved.” Instagram/ Amanda Batula
According to photos exclusively obtained by Page Six Tuesday, the reality star sat on the sidewalk slumped against the Hermès store in NYC.
Miller — who was wearing a white dress — was consoled by an unidentified male, who crouched down and held her by the arms.
Batula’s budding romance comes a little over two months after she announced her separation from husband Kyle Cooke.
The pair claimed “never wanted [their] actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless.” (Pictured: Miller and Batula at “WWHL.”) Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
In January, Batula (seen above with Ciara Miller and her ex-husband) announced her separation from husband Kyle Cooke. Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
The exes called it quits in January after four years of marriage.
On the other hand, Wilson dated Batula’s best friend, Miller, for four months in 2023. The pair began their short-lived fling at the end of filming for Season 8 of the Bravo reality show in the summer of 2023 and ended things that December.
Rumors that Wilson and Batula were secretly hooking up began surfacing in March when sources told the gossip site Deuxmoi that they had seen the co-stars getting flirty around New York City.
They were spotted being “openly flirty, allegedly even holding hands under the table” at the event.
Cooke (pictured far left) and Batula (pictured far right) were married for four years. Ralph Bavaro/Bravo via Getty Images
Wilson (seen riding a horse with Miller) dated Batula’s best friend, Miller, for four months in 2023. brucea.wilson/Instagram
Days later, Wilson did not deny the speculation during his appearance on “Watch What Happens Live.”
“She’s single now, and it’s happened with other people that she’s hung out with,” he said on the March 24 episode.
“We’re just hanging out in New York. She’s single. I kinda gotta show her the streets, you know?” Wilson added.