Carl Radke has returned to Bravo for season 11 of their smash hit, “Summer House,” and according to him, the upcoming batch of episodes will be epic. In a new interview, the 41-year-old teased the new dynamics now that West Wilson and Amanda Batula were fired, and said that the changes will be “pretty cool” for the viewers to see. Elsewhere in the interview, Radke opened up about his relationship with his co-star, Kyle Cooke, and said the two of them are stronger than ever.
“Summer House” season 11 began production in early July 2026, and according to a post from Bravo’s Daily Dish, eight core stars from the last season are returning.
Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Jesse Solomon, KJ Dillard, Mia Calabrese, Ciara Miller, and Bailey Taylor are joining Radke for another round of drama and excitement.
Notably exiting the cast are Wilson and Batula, both of whom were isolated by the cast after engaging in a secretive romance during the last part of 2025 and into early 2026.
Speaking with OK!, Radke opened up about the new season, the cast, and gave fans a little teaser of what they could expect when the show returns in early 2027.
“I can’t give away too much, but it’s a new chapter. I think there are a lot of exciting new things happening. It’s not going to look like it did before, but that’s pretty cool,” he said.
Radke Says The Changes To ‘Summer House’ Are Normal
While Bravo shows are known for maintaining major players for several years, Radke said change is normal, and Wilson and Batula’s departures are no different.
“Honestly, every summer I’ve ever had with a house, it never is the exact same again after that. People get married. People have babies. People get transferred to a new city for a new job. Every house I’ve ever been in, even before Summer House camera, you have some changes. People move on and go different directions,” he said.
Radke Has Enjoyed Spending Time With His ‘Summer House’ Besties, Kyle Cooke And Jesse Solomon
One thing that hasn’t changed for Radke, however, is his extra tight bond with his co-star, Kyle Cooke. The pair have been boys since the first season aired in 2017, and while they’ve bumped heads over the years, the love they have for one another has always remained.
“I wouldn’t want it any other way. You know, for many, many summers I’ve been very blessed to be able to spend my summers in the Hamptons with friends,” said Radke. “I mean, I’m very lucky that I have such strong male friends. Kyle Cooke is still my best friend.”
Radke, who has been open about his sobriety journey over the last several seasons, also gave a shoutout to “Summer House” newcomer Jesse Solomon, thanking him for the support he’s also shown.
“A big part of my sobriety has really been supported by Cooke and Solomon and some of the friends in our house because, believe it or not, they look out for me. They hand me water and not a hot beer. Or they put water in a shot glass while I raise a glass. There are little things that they do for me that make me feel seen and make me feel part of it. That’s real friendship. Without them, I wouldn’t be able to do what I do,” he continued.
Radke Gushes About The Brotherhood Amongst The Cast
Radke then gushed about the extremely close bond he’s built with the rest of his castmates, including Dillard and the women. “There’s a brotherhood, and the women in our house also look out for me,” he said.
He added that he’s been “very lucky” to foster great relationships with them all and even thanked them for taking his sobriety just as seriously.
“I think I’m a good example of, yes, I’ve done a lot of the work, but I have a lot of support. I love people looking out for me and really helping out. It’s been a blessing because even some of my friends, like Solomon, have never seen me drunk,” the Pennsylvania native said.
Radke Talks About Staying Sober
And speaking of his sobriety, Radke opened up during an interview with “Good Morning America” about how staying consistent has been a key component of his journey. He credited running as one of the reasons he’s able to stay on track, explaining that it’s had a positive effect on his day-to-day.
“[Running] put a lot of consistency and routine into my life, which of course is another component of staying sober,” he said. “I wanted to hold myself accountable and have daily tasks. It could be a day of rest, it could be a day of running, or a day of weight lifting, but just having consistency in your schedule and a routine is super important to maintain balance.”
