While some users questioned the decision, one user calling it a “crazy overreaction,” others applauded the social media team, one account writing, “Respect the quick and honest pivot.”

Prior to Amanda and West’s statement, speculation mounted that their friendship had taken a turn for the romantic, with various social media accounts reporting witnesses had seen them sharing PDA in public. 

Amanda, for her part, separated from her husband Kyle Cooke in January after just over four years of marriage. And while West and Ciara dated in 2023—their breakup playing out publicly—on the currently airing 10th season of Summer House, their relationship seemed to have been veering into romantic territory once again.

As for Amanda and West, their March 31 statement noted that their relationship changing after years of friendship “was the last thing either of us expected,” adding of their initial silence, “Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

The pair explained they wanted to take time as their “feelings evolved,” concluding with, “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. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

And while Ciara hasn’t addressed the situation directly, on the evening of March 31, she did share a clip from her interviews on the red carpet for Your Friends & Neighbors season two. 

In addition to telling Jon Hamm, “I’ve been better,” she coyly captioned the post, “If you can’t trust your Friends & Neighbors, who can you trust?” 

For more information on the Summer House cast’s love lives, read on.