AceShowbiz - Bravo has resumed filming for the upcoming spinoff series In the City despite ongoing controversy surrounding the romance between Amanda Batula and West Wilson. The development comes amid intense cast drama and public scrutiny following the revelation of their relationship.

On Wednesday, April 29, Bravo chairman Frances Berwick confirmed to The Ankler that cameras were back rolling for In the City. She revealed, "In the City, which launches in a couple weeks, you'll see in the first episode we have a new scene that we shot with a couple of the cast members." However, Berwick emphasized that this decision was made carefully, noting, "We just didn't feel like that was the right thing to do on Summer House."

Berwick explained the reasoning behind the pause in filming for Summer House, highlighting concerns for the cast's emotional health. "It does come back to the emotional well-being of the cast members, and we didn't think that was right. We did take a beat before we covered that," she said. The reunion episode, which was filmed last week, addressed some of the tensions, as "everyone now knows, we taped the reunion last week."

Efforts to obtain further comment from Bravo were made by Us Weekly but no additional details were provided at the time.

Relatedly, the official trailer for In the City season 1 was released by Bravo on April 7, giving fans their first glimpse of the fallout from the split between Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula. The preview shows increasing tension as the former couple navigates their separation, with Kyle stating, "We don't have a prenup, but if you [...]" leaving viewers anticipating the full story.

In the City is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 19, and features Amanda Batula, her estranged husband Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, and other favorites from Summer House living their lives in New York City. This urban setting marks a significant shift from the Hamptons backdrop familiar to the original series.

Fans have been eager to see the repercussions of Amanda and Kyle's separation, especially with Amanda's new relationship with West Wilson intensifying interest in the show. Notably, season 1 was filmed in January, before Amanda and West publicly acknowledged their romance.

The couple surprised fans on March 31 by confirming their relationship after months of speculation and denial. In a joint Instagram statement, they said, "We've seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity. It was never our intention to purposely hide anything."

They continued, explaining the complexities involved: "Given 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." The couple emphasized the foundation of their relationship, stating, "Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care."

Further reflecting on their evolving feelings, Amanda and West shared, "As 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. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this."

The announcement sent shockwaves through the Bravoverse, eliciting reactions from Kyle Cooke, West Wilson's ex Ciara Miller, and other cast members from Summer House. The personal drama has become a focal point of discussion among fans and cast alike.

Viewers will witness the cast confront these issues during the Summer House season 10 reunion, filmed on Thursday, April 23. Shortly after filming, audio from the reunion leaked online, causing significant disruption. However, Bravo confirmed on Sunday, April 26, that the source of the leak had been identified and appropriate action taken.

The network issued a statement to Us Weekly clarifying, "An investigation into the recent leak of the Summer House reunion audio has concluded that the audio was an unauthorized recording and distributed by an individual involved in the production of the reunion. There is no evidence that any member of the cast was involved in the recording of the audio. We take these matters seriously and will continue to take appropriate measures to respond to the unauthorized distribution of our content."

Additionally, Bravo warned against further dissemination of leaked content, stating, "We are aware that there is additional improperly obtained audio circulating and we caution all parties and platforms to refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying any unauthorized audio."

The tension stemming from Amanda Batula's new relationship with West Wilson has caused strain throughout their social circle. In a TikTok interview on Wednesday, April 1, Kyle Cooke admitted, "It's just a lot to take in. It's not just me, Amanda, West, Ciara [Miller]. It's, like, our whole friend group."

Both In the City and Summer House continue to air on Bravo, with new episodes of Summer House airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET and the spinoff premiering Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. As fans await the unfolding of these personal and group dynamics on screen, the network remains committed to balancing production with the well-being of the cast involved.