Katie DeLuca Breaks Silence on Amanda Batula & West Wilson Dating
Katie Arundel Opens Up About Amanda Batula’s Secret Romance with West Wilson
Your best friend since third grade starts dating someone new—but doesn’t tell you the truth. That’s exactly what happened between these two childhood besties.
The Backstory: Who Are These People?
Before we dive into the drama, let’s meet the players:
- Katie DeLuca Arundel – Amanda’s lifelong best friend and co-star on Bravo’s In The City
- Amanda Batula – Reality TV star, Katie’s BFF since elementary school
- West Wilson – Amanda’s current boyfriend, former Summer House cast member
- Lindsay Hubbard – Another Summer House star who gave Katie the inside scoop
Watch It Yourself: In The City is streaming now on Peacock.
The Big Reveal: Katie Was Left in the Dark
Katie recently spilled the tea on the podcast Conversations with Cam (August 12 episode). Here’s what went down:
Timeline of Events
- March 31 – Amanda and West officially announce their relationship to the world
- Week before announcement – Katie texts Amanda asking directly about her relationship with West
- Amanda’s response – She lies to Katie about what’s really going on
- Day before announcement – Katie shows up at Amanda’s apartment demanding answers: "What the f—k is going on?"
- The truth comes out – Katie finds out the real details just 24 hours before everyone else
Important Point: Katie says, "They were friends. I found out when everyone else found out."
Katie Had Warned Amanda Months Earlier
This wasn’t just about being left out of the loop. Katie had serious concerns about West before they went public.
The Italy Trip Warning
After Amanda filmed one-on-one with Lindsay Hubbard, Katie got the inside scoop over drinks:
| What Lindsay Told Katie | Katie’s Reaction |
|---|---|
| Details about West’s timing with his ex, Meija Moreno | "I raised real concern with Amanda" |
| West’s relationship patterns | "I don’t think you should go to Italy with this man" |
| "He might drop you like a hot cake" | |
| "Do you really want to give up everything? What are you doing?" |
Callout: These conversations happened in private—Katie wasn’t trying to embarrass Amanda on camera.
Where They Stand Today: Friendship Over Drama
Despite the lies and disagreements, Katie isn’t walking away.
Katie’s Philosophy on Friendship
"I think two things can be true. Like, you can disagree with some things your friend is doing or actions they’ve taken, but you can simultaneously still think they’re worthy of friendship and love them. I feel like the middle ground’s gotten completely lost."
How Katie Sees Amanda
- The real Amanda = the girl from third grade she’s known her whole life
- The mistake = how she handled the West situation
- The verdict = "It doesn’t mean that shouldn’t define who she is as a holistic person because it’s not who she is."
Summary: What We Learned
| Key Takeaway | Details |
|---|---|
| Amanda hid her relationship | Lied to Katie directly when asked point-blank |
| Katie found out last minute | Confronted Amanda the day before the public announcement |
| Katie had warned her | Voiced concerns about West’s past behavior privately |
| Friendship survives | Katie chooses to support Amanda despite disagreements |
| No public feud | All tough conversations happened behind closed doors |
FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
Are Katie and Amanda still friends?
Yes! Katie made it clear she still loves and supports Amanda. She believes you can disagree with a friend’s choices without ending the friendship.
Why did Amanda lie to Katie?
The article doesn’t give Amanda’s side of the story. Katie said she "isn’t going to get into details" about why Amanda lied, just that it happened.
What was the warning about West?
Katie learned from Lindsay Hubbard that West had questionable timing with his ex, Meija Moreno. She warned Amanda not to go to Italy with him, fearing he’d "drop her like a hot cake."
Did this play out on In The City?
The article mentions Amanda filmed with Lindsay Hubbard one-on-one, which suggests some of this backstory may be shown on the show. Katie’s podcast appearance was separate from the series.
Where can I watch In The City?
Stream it on Peacock – the show is available now.
Final Thought
Childhood friendships are messy. People make mistakes. And sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do is say: "I don’t agree with what you did, but I’m not going anywhere."
That’s exactly what Katie’s doing—and honestly? That’s pretty mature.
Want more updates on the In The City cast? Check out where Amanda stands with her ex-husband Kyle Cooke after the Season 1 finale.