In a revealing moment of reality television drama, Summer House cast member KJ Dillard shared an unread apology text from costar West Wilson during a live broadcast on Tuesday, May 5. The 28-year-old reality star appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, where he disclosed that Wilson had reached out to him on April 24, one day after filming the show's season 10 reunion.
Dillard admitted to host Andy Cohen, 57, and the studio audience that he had deliberately avoided opening the message. "I didn't even look at the message. I was a bit scared to look at it. I still haven't looked at it. There's only one unread message in my inbox and it's his," Dillard explained during the broadcast.
After encouragement from both Cohen and audience members, Dillard agreed to read Wilson's text aloud for the first time. The message revealed a contrite tone from the 31-year-old Wilson, who wrote: "I wanted to thank you for your articulation and kindness yesterday despite being hurt. I've been off social and I think I lost touch with how much hurt there was. I'm incredibly sorry."
The apology continued with Wilson addressing Dillard's mental health and their fractured friendship. "Also sending you love in regards to your mental health. You shared a lot yesterday and I know it mightn't carry much weight now but I'm always rooting for the best for you. I know it will take some time but whenever you feel like you're ready, lunch or a phone call would mean a lot in the spirit of healing. No need to respond, take your time," Wilson wrote.
The emotional weight of the message was evident as Dillard processed the words publicly. "It just hurts because it's, like, me and him were so close," he told Cohen and the audience. Fellow guest Jamie Lynn Sigler, the 44-year-old Sopranos alumna, offered support to Dillard, stating, "Don't let it hurt you, I think you needed to take your time to read it, that's totally respectable, and I think that was really good what he wrote."
The tension between Dillard and Wilson stems from Wilson's relationship with Amanda Batula, 34, which became public knowledge on March 31 through a joint Instagram post. The romance has proven controversial within the Summer House cast, particularly given Dillard's close friendship with Wilson's ex-girlfriend, Ciara Miller. The relationship and its fallout are expected to be central topics during the season 10 reunion, scheduled to air on Tuesday, May 26.
Prior to receiving the April 24 text, Dillard had publicly stated that Wilson had not reached out to him following the relationship announcement, contradicting claims Wilson made on his podcast "Show Me Something." Dillard responded via the social platform Threads, writing, "I'm checking my text messages, but I never received anything."
The reality star has been vocal about his disapproval of Wilson and Batula's relationship across social media platforms in recent weeks. Following the couple's public display of affection at a Yankees game on April 17, Dillard posted on Threads, seemingly referring to the pair as "sickos" and adding, "I just threw up in my mouth." In another post, he cryptically suggested there was more to the relationship than publicly known, writing, "Let me log off before I get accused of cyberbullying again. The truth hurts, homie, tough love."
The public reading of Wilson's apology text represents a significant moment in the ongoing drama surrounding the Summer House cast. Whether the two former close friends will reconcile remains uncertain, though Wilson's message suggests a desire to repair the relationship when Dillard feels ready. The full scope of their conflict and the circumstances surrounding Wilson and Batula's relationship will likely be explored in greater detail during the upcoming reunion episode later this month.