Love's Test: Amanda & Kyle's Marriage on the Brink

Months before announcing their divorce, Amanda Batula expressed deep love and fear of losing her husband, Kyle Cooke, on the show In the City. In October 2025, as Amanda planned to move out of their New York City apartment, she sought reassurance from Kyle about his feelings, affirming her own love for him. She emphasized her desire for him to actively fight for their relationship.

Amanda secured a new apartment with a year-long lease, viewing the move as a potential catalyst for change in their marriage. She made it clear that while living apart, she expected Kyle to actively pursue their relationship and that they were not single. Kyle noted Amanda was not wearing her wedding ring, a detail that arose during their discussion of new boundaries.

To navigate their separation, they agreed to see each other at least twice weekly and continue couples therapy, which Amanda believed would be their saving grace. Despite admitting to being in "weird limbo," Amanda remained hopeful that the space would allow them to reconnect and date each other again. Tragically, their union concluded in January 2026, with Amanda initiating the separation announcement.