Tensions are rising in the Hamptons, and Kyle Cooke isn’t holding back.
In a raw and revealing moment from the latest episode of Summer House, Kyle, 42, opened up about the delicate dynamic between him and longtime friend Carl Radke — and why he’s been biting his tongue despite having plenty to say.
“Trust me, I’ve had moments where I wanted to go there,” Kyle confessed during a confessional interview. “But bringing up Carl’s past — especially now — would be like sticking a knife in time. And I’m not that guy.”
Kyle’s comments come amid mounting pressure within the house, as Carl’s sobriety journey and recent relationship struggles continue to be a central topic of conversation. While past seasons have seen the duo at odds — particularly over Carl’s work ethic and personal choices — this time, Kyle says he’s trying to take the high road.
“There’s so much history between us,” Kyle continued. “We’ve seen each other at our worst — and our best. But some things, once you say them, there’s no going back.”
Though he doesn’t name specific incidents, fans of the show are well aware of Carl’s turbulent past — from substance abuse struggles to emotional breakdowns and broken relationships. For years, Kyle has been both a boss and a brother figure to Carl, especially during their time building their canned cocktail brand, Loverboy. But now, with Carl stepping away from the business and tensions flaring, Kyle’s restraint is being tested.
“He’s not the same guy he was five years ago,” Kyle admitted. “And I respect the work he’s done. But that doesn’t mean the past just disappears. It’s still there, and sometimes I feel like I’m walking on eggshells.”
Fans saw those eggshells crack during a heated dinner scene, where Kyle and Carl exchanged tense words over loyalty, accountability, and what it means to grow up — and grow apart — on national television.
“I could’ve thrown everything on the table,” Kyle later told producers. “But I didn’t. Because I know how deep that cut would go. And maybe I’m still hoping we can fix this.”
The emotional restraint is a rare moment of maturity in a show known for its epic blowouts and drunken confrontations. But viewers are now wondering: how long can Kyle hold back?
On social media, fans are divided. Some are praising Kyle for showing growth and empathy, while others believe he’s sitting on a time bomb — one that could explode before the summer ends.
“Whatever he’s not saying,” one fan tweeted, “is probably the real tea. And I’m dying to know what it is.”
With season tensions heating up and unresolved emotions bubbling beneath the surface, one thing’s for sure: the past may be buried — but it’s not forgotten.
And if Kyle ever decides to dig it up, it won’t just be drama. It’ll be devastation.
