Ciara Miller is reportedly becoming the face of Summer House as Bravo prepares to shake up the cast after a chaotic post-season scandal.
The U.S. Sun reports that producers are building the next season around Ciara, 30, when filming resumes in the Hamptons in July. The decision comes after Amanda Batula’s relationship with West Wilson, Ciara’s ex, almost destroyed show’s closest friendships.
“The producers are betting it all on Ciara,” the insider said. “What Ciara wants, she will get in order to come back so count on her to be leading the charge next season.”
The source also said Bravo sees Ciara as “the star of the show and the future of the franchise.”
Amanda is reportedly expected to return in a reduced role.
“Amanda is expected to come back in a more limited role,” the source said, adding that Ciara is open to filming some scenes with her for the audience.
West is reportedly leaving after backlash over his relationship with Amanda. Kyle Cooke, Amanda’s ex, has already said he will not return for another full season as he focuses on Loverboy and life away from the Bravo house, but he appeared to walk this back, claiming he was emotional at the time.