Amanda Batula is reportedly not returning for the second season of Bravo’s In the City. Source: justjared.com.
What Happened
According to a report by Page Six, Batula will not appear in the upcoming season of In the City.
The announcement follows her departure from Summer House season 11, which aired earlier this year.
Just last weekend, In the City confirmed it had been renewed for season two and filming had already begun. At that time, Variety reported that Batula was not returning.
Key Facts
- Batula was a main cast member in the first season of Summer House.
- She is reportedly exiting In the City season two, four months after leaving Summer House.
- One source claims Batula wanted her partner, West Wilson, to be involved in the show, but showrunners opposed the idea.
- Another source suggests she requested a specific salary for a return, but the network declined.
- Earlier this week, a blind report indicated Batula said filming felt forced and she didn’t believe she would continue.
Casting details for season two have not been officially released. However, Page Six reports that two new couples will join the cast, and one single newcomer will also be added.
Notably, couples Danielle Olivera and Eoin Heavey, and Andrea Denver and Lexi Sundin—both of whom welcomed babies earlier this year—were not asked to return.
Background
Bravo’s Summer House is a reality series centered on a group of friends living together in a house. The show emphasizes friendship and shared experiences.
In the City is a spinoff that follows a similar format, but set in a city environment. The show aims to explore relationships and dynamics among a group of real-life friends.
After the first season reunion, a Bravo executive said there was a possibility of Batula returning, if it made sense for the cast.
“I do think if you’re doing a show about a friend group, they do still need to be friends to an extent. So if there’s a world in which Amanda made sense with that cast — sure, that’s a possibility,”
The executive did not confirm any plans for her return.
Why It Matters
For fans of the show, Batula’s exit marks a shift in the cast and dynamic of In the City.
It also reflects broader trends in reality television, where cast changes are common and often driven by creative or business decisions.
Her absence may influence how the new season develops, especially in terms of group dynamics and storylines.
Limitations and Open Questions
The report is based on sources cited by Page Six and Just Jared. No official statement from the show’s producers has been released.
There is no confirmation of the reasons behind the decision, and the claims about salary or personal relationships remain unverified.
While Batula’s exit is confirmed in the report, the full context of her decision is not detailed.
Bravo has not issued a public statement about the casting change.
As of now, no official cast list has been released for season two.
For updates, readers can follow Amanda Batula, In the City, and Summer House on Just Jared.
Sources & further reading
Featured image: Amanda Batula poses for a portrait for In the City season one — Credit: Bravo. Via original publisher. Image source
