Ciara Miller unfollowed her ex West Wilson and his new girlfriend, Amanda Batula, as news of their romance surfaced.

The unfollowing of Miller’s ex-boyfriend and his new came minutes after Batula shared a statement on Instagram, confirming she was dating her BFF’s ex.

In a joint statement, Batula and Wilson wrote that they have “seen the growing online speculation,” so “they wanted to provide some clarity.”

“It was never our intention to purposely hide anything,” she wrote. “Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected.”

The couple noted that their “connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship” and that they did not quickly go public with their romance because they wanted to “approach this with care.”

“As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling. We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless,” the pair penned.

This story is being updated…