Ciara Miller unfollowed ex-boyfriend West Wilson and his new girlfriend, Amanda Batula, as news of their romance surfaced.<\/p>\n
The move came minutes after Batula shared a statement on Instagram, confirming she was dating her BFF\u2019s ex<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a joint statement, Batula and Wilson wrote that they have \u201cseen the growing online speculation,\u201d so \u201cthey wanted to provide some clarity.\u201d<\/p>\n Ciara Miller (pictured far right) unfollowed her BFF Amanda Batula (middle) and ex West Wilson (far left). Instagram\/ West Wilson<\/p>\n After news surfaced of Batula and Wilson\u2019s romance, Miller was seen getting consoled by a man on the sidewalk in NYC. Obtained by Page Six<\/p>\n \u201cIt was never our intention to purposely hide anything,\u201d she wrote. \u201cGiven 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what\u2019s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected.\u201d<\/p>\n The couple noted that their \u201cconnection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship\u201d and that they did not quickly go public with their romance because they wanted to \u201capproach this with care.\u201d<\/p>\n The move came minutes after Batula (seen above with Miller) shared a statement on Instagram, confirming she was dating her BFF\u2019s ex. Griffin Nagel\/Bravo via Getty Images<\/p>\n In a joint statement (seen above), Batula and Wilson said they \u201cwanted to provide some clarity\u201d to rumors about their relationship. Instagram\/@amandabatula<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cAs 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,\u201d the pair penned.<\/p>\n Wilson, 31, and Batula, 34, concluded the post by writing that they \u201ctruly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.\u201d<\/p>\n Miller was shocked to find out her best friend, Batula, is now dating her ex.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve shown up for each other as friends over the years \u2026 and what\u2019s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,\u201d they wrote. (Pictured: Batula and Wilson.) Instagram\/ West Wilson<\/p>\n The couple (seen above) said their \u201cfeelings evolved.\u201d Instagram\/ Amanda Batula<\/p>\n According to photos exclusively obtained by Page Six<\/a> Tuesday, the reality star sat on the sidewalk slumped against the Herm\u00e8s store in NYC. <\/p>\n Miller \u2014 who was wearing a white dress \u2014 was consoled by an unidentified male, who crouched down and held her by the arms.<\/p>\n Batula\u2019s budding romance comes a little over two months after she\u00a0announced her separation<\/a> from husband Kyle Cooke.<\/p>\n The pair claimed \u201cnever wanted [their] actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless.\u201d (Pictured: Miller and Batula at \u201cWWHL.\u201d) Charles Sykes\/Bravo via Getty Images<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n The exes called it quits in January after four years of marriage.<\/p>\n On the other hand, Wilson dated Batula\u2019s best friend, Miller, for four months in 2023. The pair began their short-lived fling at the end of filming for Season 8 of\u00a0the Bravo reality show in the summer of 2023 and ended things that December. <\/p>\n An insider tells Page Six that both Miller and Cooke are \u201cpissed\u201d and \u201cdisappointed\u201d<\/a> over news of Batula and Wilson\u2019s \u201cfull-blown\u201d relationship.<\/a><\/p>\n