Ciara Miller is done with her friendship with Amanda Batula, and she’s not holding back anymore. The Summer House cast member, 30, opened up in a new Harper’s Bazaar interview about why the relationship fell apart—and it goes deeper than just the surface drama we see on screen.
“I was always a friend to her, and she was never a friend to me,” Ciara told the publication. She explained that she’d been showing up for Amanda in ways that were never reciprocated. “Everyone’s always there for [Amanda]. She never has to be there for anyone. She is always the damsel in distress, always the victim.” This kind of one-sided dynamic is exhausting, and Ciara’s ready to move on from protecting people’s feelings—a real statement piece of a moment for her growth.
Over six years of friendship, Ciara says she checked in, tried to hang outside of filming, and spoke life into Amanda. But reciprocity? It wasn’t there. “And not that a friendship is based on reciprocity, but it’s now really clear that there was no type of reciprocity on her side,” she continued.
The Bravo star has decided to stop staying silent about what she knows. “I’m not going to go back and rehash the past, but everything now moving forward is on the cutting-room floor. Silence is an option. But I know things. I see things. I’m done protecting people by not saying anything.” She added with conviction, “It’s really like a don’t-f–k-with-me era. If you want it, you can get it. Don’t f–k with me.”
The real kicker? Amanda confirmed her romance with West Wilson—Ciara’s ex—on Instagram in March. “It felt like a true break in the friend group,” Ciara explained. “It was so clear that things would never be the same.” Summer House fans know this wasn’t just about dating someone new; it was about the betrayal that came with it.
After season 10, Ciara came away with a completely different understanding of West. “I didn’t realize how much he hated me,” she said, adding that she believes he may be dating Amanda as revenge. “He got me good. He can lie, cheat, cover it up, and do it again.”
The nurse and model has moved on from wasting energy on Wilson. “At this point, I already know who he is, so I’m done wasting my breath on him. I’m pretty sure I advanced his visibility.” That’s the kind of confidence that comes from real healing and self-respect.
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