‘Beaten down’ Amanda Batula shares ‘huge reason’ for ‘In the City’ exit

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Amanda Batula revealed that the “continued hate” she’s received over the past few months was a “huge reason” for her “In the City” exit. “The continued hate from fan accounts and the internet is a huge reason why I decided I wasn’t ready to film again and put myself back out there,” the reality star wrote in an Instagram DM, per Bravo fan account @yourmomsarewatching. “The bullying has been [too] intense, who would want to put their life out there for other’s entertainment when they’re constantly ripped apart and beaten down for every single thing they do.” Amanda Batula (pictured Oct. 5) shared that “continued hate” and “bullying” was a “huge reason” for her “In the City” exit. amandabatula/Instagram “The continued hate from fan accounts and the internet is a huge reason why I decided I wasn’t ready to film again,” she wrote in a message shared via Instagram Wednesday. yourmomsarewatching/Instagram Page Six has reached out to Batula’s reps for comment. On Tuesday, Page Six confirmed that Batula, 35, would be leaving “In the City” ahead of Season 2. One source told us the network wanted Batula to return for the reality show’s sophomore season in a more limited, part-time capacity. The insider claimed the swimwear designer wanted her boyfriend, West Wilson, 31, involved in filming but that showrunners were adamant he not be included. This disagreement ultimately influenced her decision to walk away from the opportunity altogether. “Who would want to put their life out there for other’s entertainment when they’re constantly ripped apart,” the reality star (pictured on “In the City” Season 1) added. Kareem Black/Bravo Page Six confirmed her exit from the Bravo show (the Season 1 cast pictured here) on Tuesday. Kareem Black/Bravo However, a second source denied that, explaining it’s just not the right time for either of them to appear on the show. A third source, meanwhile, alleged that the network was not willing to meet Batula’s high salary demands. We’re told the “In the City” cast — including her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, and her ex-friend Lindsay Hubbard — are currently filming the forthcoming season with two new couples and one single newcomer. In the past, Wilson has seemingly influenced Batula’s Bravo decisions, as he was fired from “Summer House” ahead of Season 11, with Page Six confirming Batula had also left the series. One insider told us she decided to leave after showrunners wouldn’t allow her boyfriend, West Wilson (seen above), to film. amandabatula/Instagram However, another source told us it’s just not the right time for the couple to appear on the reality show. amandabatula/Instagram Cooke also seems to blame Wilson for his estranged wife’s exit from “In the City,” as the Loverboy founder left a scathing comment on his recent Instagram post. “More like [you’re] a coke head that blew my ex’s life and career up,” Cooke, 44, wrote in the since-deleted comment on Wilson’s photo dump in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Batula and Wilson, notably, sparked controversy in March when they revealed they were secretly dating after weeks of speculation. Batula’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke (pictured on “In the City”), made it clear he believes Wilson is the reason she isn’t returning. Charles Sykes/Bravo Cooke (pictured in happier times with Batula) said Wilson “blew my ex’s life and career up” in a since-deleted comment on Instagram. Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula Stay one step ahead with all the exclusive tea on your favorite reality TV stars! Sign up for Virtual Reali-Tea with Danny and Evan, our must-read newsletter! Thank for signing up! She and Cooke had announced their separation two months prior, and Wilson had dated her former bestie and “Summer House” co-star Ciara Miller. The couple’s shocking relationship cost Batula her friendship with Miller and Wilson’s friendship with Cooke. The scandal was addressed at the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion, with Miller calling Batula a “snake in the grass.” Batula and West shocked their “Summer House” co-stars and fans when they announced their secret relationship in March. (Pictured: The couple at the Season 10 reunion.) Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo The scandal put them at odds with their cast members and neither returned for Season 11. Clifton Prescod/Bravo Additionally, Bravo picked up cameras for both “In the City” and a surprise bonus episode of “Summer House” to film the fallout of their shocking admission. Since the initial scandal, the disgraced couple hasn’t been shy about flaunting their relationship on social media and around New York City. And despite getting the axe from Bravo, Deadline reported that Wilson will return to reality TV in the celebrity cast of Netflix’s “Million Dollar Secret” Season 3. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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