Estranged reality television couple Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula made a joint public appearance at the premiere of their new Bravo spinoff series, In the City, on Monday in New York City.
The event marked their first major public interaction since announcing their separation in January after four years of marriage.
Red Carpet Tension
Onlookers reported a distinct lack of warmth between the two. They avoided standard greetings like hugging and kept minimal eye contact.
Cooke placed his arm around Batula for photographs, but the interaction appeared forced. The joint photo session quickly sparked intense speculation among fans online.
Cooke addressed the situation directly on social media regarding his estranged wife's initial reluctance to attend the launch party.
"Yes, Amanda and I took a picture together. I was just happy she showed up," Cooke said.
Cryptic Social Media Post
Following the red carpet event, Cooke further fueled public speculation by posting a cryptic and frustrated message on Threads just hours before the television broadcast.
"Wtf," Cooke wrote.
The post left viewers questioning if his anger stemmed from public criticism surrounding the red carpet photos or rumors regarding Batula's dating life with co-star West Wilson.
The premiere episode of In the City is scheduled to begin streaming on Peacock today.
