Kyle Cooke Calls Craig Conover a ‘Professional Liar,’ Admits Regret Over Drunken West Wilson Diss

“Summer House” star Kyle Cooke is explaining some of his recent comments about fellow Bravo stars Craig Conover and West Wilson, admitting one of his social media digs came after a few drinks.

The 44-year-old reality star recently addressed his criticism of West, his thoughts on Craig joining “The Traitors” season six, and where things stand with his estranged wife, Amanda Batula.

Kyle didn’t hold back when asked how he thinks Craig, 37, will perform on Peacock’s hit competition series.

“The guy’s a professional liar,” Kyle declared on the Page Six Virtual Reali-Tea pink carpet, then quickly added, “Love you, buddy!”

He went on to predict that the “Southern Charm” star could either dominate the competition or be eliminated almost immediately.

“I don’t know when they’re filming or if they’re filming right now, but Craig’s either gonna go out real quickly or be really, really good. I think it’s like, it’s gonna be a zero or one outcome,” Kyle explained.

Kyle Cooke Admits He Regrets Shading West Wilson After Having ‘a Couple Drinks’

Kyle also addressed his recent Threads post about West, 31, which came after news broke that the “Summer House” star had joined Netflix’s “Million Dollar Secret.”

Kyle called West a “million dollar mistake,” a comment that quickly drew attention from Bravo fans.

Now, he’s admitting that he probably shouldn’t have posted it.

“If I’m gonna be honest, I had a couple drinks. I opened my phone for like the first time all day and saw the news, and it felt cheeky,” Kyle explained.

“It felt funny in the moment, but I’m not trying to stoke the fire. So, I kind of had a little bit of regret on playing into that. Although it seemed to get a pretty good response.”

Kyle said he’s trying to avoid getting caught up in unnecessary drama, even if he doesn’t always succeed.

“I’m pretty committed to taking the high road. But every now and then, I have a weak moment,” he admitted.

The ‘In the City’ Star Gives Update on Amanda Batula Divorce and ‘Summer House’ Season 11

While Kyle has been busy commenting on his fellow Bravo stars, he’s also dealing with changes in his personal life.

Nine months after announcing his separation from Amanda, 35, Kyle confirmed that the former couple still hasn’t officially filed for divorce.

“It’s been a little slow going; she was busy, I was busy,” Kyle told E! News last month.

“We’re still working on the details of that. It’s never fun to have those formal talks and maybe there’s a side of us that put it off a little bit, but, yeah, we will eventually make it formal and sign on the dotted line.”

Kyle and Amanda announced their split in January 2026 after four years of marriage.

Despite the unfinished divorce proceedings, Kyle said he enjoyed being single while filming “Summer House” season 11 in the Hamptons over the summer.

“I carried a lot of stress these last many years,” he explained. “It truly felt like a weight had been lifted and I could let my hair down. Well, I don’t have a mullet anymore. But I could just be myself and not have to apologize for everything.”

Kyle added that the upcoming season reminded him of the show’s earlier years.

“I had a lot of fun,” he said. “I feel like we returned to the roots of the show to some extent. Everybody entered single, which is a first.”

Fellow cast member Lindsay Hubbard, 40, agreed that having a house full of single cast members should make for an interesting season.

“It makes for a great TV show when there’s a lot of single people in a house every weekend,” Lindsay said, adding, “[and] Kyle is a great wingman.”

“Summer House” season 11 is expected to premiere on Bravo in late 2026 or early 2027.

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About Perry Carpenter

Perry Carpenter has been covering entertainment news for more than 20 years — and yes, she absolutely has opinions about the latest Bravo casting shake-ups. Throughout her career, she has specialized in celebrity news and television, with a particular obsession for all things Bravo, "The Challenge," "Outlander," of course, Travis & Taylor, and the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe. A member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, Perry has built a storied freelance career covering pop culture's biggest moments and smallest Easter eggs. Her work has appeared in Showbiz Cheatsheet, Daily Express, Radar Online, and on her Muck Rack profile.

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