If you’re a reality television buff, then we probably don’t need to tell you that the ninth season of Bravo TV’s “Summer House” is set to premiere on February 12. We also probably don’t need to introduce you to fan-favorite cast member Amanda Batula, because, chances are, you’re most likely just as familiar (and obsessed) with her as we are. The 33-year-old has appeared on the show since season one, and our love for her has only grown with every episode. Since that very first season, plenty of things have happened – including Batula’s televised marriage to Kyle Cook, her fellow cast mate. Each season has brought more drama and entertainment – but also plenty of growth, which is something we’ll see more of this time around.
“I’m a busy little bee,” Batula says of the upcoming season. “In the past, I was dealing with being down; I had got on my antidepressants and [was] focused on my mental health. This summer that kicked in, and I was able to start focusing on me.” Batula also promises viewers will get an inside look at the making of her swimwear line, which will launch in February 2025.
“I focused on something I wasn’t able to find for myself – a cute swimsuit for people with larger natural boobs and a smaller [band].” Batula says they’re playing with designs with hidden underwires so the swimsuits won’t necessarily look like bras. “It looks like the bathing suits everyone else is wearing, but it has more support.” Currently, there are three drops lined up, but Batula says they plan to wait for feedback from customers before planning anything further. But that’s not all you can expect – there will, of course, be plenty of drama. When it comes to specifics, though, Batula’s lips are sealed – but not because she doesn’t want to share. “I have a hard time remembering what goes on during the summer,” she says. “A lot of the stuff you’ll be watching for the first time with me, and I’ll be like, ‘Oh my god, I remember that.'”
While we wait to witness all of the juicy drama for ourselves, we asked Batula to share with us her five beauty and wellness must haves – keep scrolling to check them out and shop them for yourself.
