Ben Confronts Amanda Over Stirring the Pot With Sabrina – “That Was a Bit Sh*t” on Summer House Season 10

ByDrew Medas , 10+ Years Experience as Reality TV Casting Analyst April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Ben Waddell is done staying quiet — and he let Amanda Batula know it.

In Summer House Season 10 Episode 10, Ben pulled Amanda aside for an uncomfortable conversation after she allegedly told his date Sabrina that “everybody in the house thinks that he’s in love with me.”

Ben didn’t sugarcoat it. “I just thought it was a bit sh*t to kind of say it in that way,” he told a wide-eyed Amanda, who looked genuinely stunned by the accusation.

The confrontation stemmed from Ben’s attempt to rekindle things with Sabrina. He had been nervous about reaching out again after freezing up when she told him “I love you.” But just as things seemed to be improving, Amanda’s comment threw a wrench into the situation.

Amanda’s Pattern of Meddling?

This isn’t the first time Amanda has inserted herself into someone else’s romantic drama this season.

Her messy “joke” about Ben wanting to hook up with her in Episode 7 created awkward tension that only ended after their Spin the Bottle make-out. Now she’s once again stirring the pot with Ben’s love life.

Ben made it clear he was disappointed. He wasn’t yelling or causing a scene like Kyle did in Episode 8, but his calm, direct approach seemed to hit harder. A

manda’s shocked reaction suggested she may not have realized how her words would land — or perhaps she underestimated Ben’s willingness to call her out.

The House’s Shifting Alliances

The moment added to the growing sense that the house is fracturing. While Kyle and Amanda continue to navigate their marriage being in “trouble,” Carl is pulling away from Kyle after feeling unsupported on the anniversary of his brother’s death.

Dara and Bailey just had their own tense showdown over the Ben’s room rumor. And now Ben is directly confronting Amanda.

Even Jesse expressed confusion in his confessional about Ben’s romantic situation, wondering if Ben had been hiding a secret girlfriend while claiming he wasn’t seeing anyone.

What This Means Moving Forward

Ben’s confrontation with Amanda feels like a turning point. He’s usually one of the more laid-back guys in the house, so seeing him directly address the drama shows how much the current tensions are affecting everyone.

Amanda now has to deal with the consequences of her comment to Sabrina on top of her already strained marriage with Kyle. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to give things another shot with Sabrina despite the awkwardness Amanda created.

As the weekend continues and the group heads back to the Hamptons, this small but pointed confrontation could have bigger ripple effects. The house is already divided over Kyle and Amanda’s issues — now personal meddling is starting to create new cracks.

Summer House airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock. With friendships fraying and romantic drama escalating, next week’s episode is likely to bring even more fallout.

Drew Medas , 10+ Years Experience as Reality TV Casting Analyst

Drew Medas is a U.S. based audition coach and reality TV strategist with 10+ years of experience helping contestants succeed on shows like Survivor and The Voice. He specializes in crafting standout applications and guiding everyday people into extraordinary casting opportunities.