West Wilson Says Internet Drama Made Going Public With Amanda Batula Genuinely Scary

When you’re navigating a new relationship in the age of AI-generated rumors and viral speculation, even a simple striped shirt becomes evidence. West Wilson, 31, opened up on his“Show Me Something”podcast during Monday, May 25, about the surreal experience of dating Amanda Batula publicly—and how the internet’s relentless noise has turned what should be an exciting phase into something closer to a minefield.

The Summer House star didn’t hold back when discussing the reality of their romance, which went public in late March following Amanda’s separation from fellow cast member Kyle Cooke.“Going out in public is kind of scary,”he admitted, pointing to the endless stream of fabricated posts, deepfakes, and AI-generated content flooding social media. What started as harmless speculation about whether Amanda was wearing his clothes (spoiler: people just wear striped shirts) escalated to wig accusations and completely invented group chat conversations about redemption arcs for people West doesn’t even discuss with his inner circle.

The noise machine doesn’t stop there. A viral rumor claiming West hooked up with Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Jenn Fessler gained traction after Ciara Miller—West’s ex-girlfriend and Amanda’s former best friend—shared the claims online. Jenn responded with a measured but firm statement, calling the posts“categorically untrue and defamatory,”while West acknowledged the absurdity without fully dismissing it. He suggested Ciara might believe what she posted rather than intentionally lying, which speaks to how these narratives metastasize in the celebrity ecosystem: once something’s out there, it develops a life of its own regardless of truth.

What’s striking isn’t just the volume of misinformation—it’s how it’s weaponized against anyone trying to have a normal relationship under scrutiny. West and Amanda are“doing our best”to navigate this, his words carrying the weight of someone who understands the stakes have shifted. The internet didn’t just make their romance public; it made it a sport. Every appearance, every outfit choice, every detail becomes potential fodder for analysis, speculation, and fabrication. In that context, going out in public isn’t just about being seen—it’s about bracing for whatever narrative the algorithm decides to spin next.