Summer House loses third cast member before Season 11

The cast of Bravo's "Summer House" continues to undergo a significant transformation as a third original cast member has departed ahead of filming for the upcoming eleventh season. Ben Waddell, who joined the reality series in its tenth season, will not return, following the recent exits of West Wilson and Amanda Batula.

Waddell's departure was confirmed on June 29. His team issued a statement saying he and his girlfriend, Sabrina Belle, "had the greatest time last summer" and that "there's so much love that exists between the friend group and the entire Bravo family." The statement concluded that "as for the future, time will tell."

The 39-year-old Australian model first gained prominence as the lead on the eleventh season of "The Bachelor Australia" in 2023. He joined the main "Summer House" cast for Season 10, which concluded on May 19. Belle was introduced as a guest during that season, with Waddell telling castmates he was falling for her. The couple had initially met in March 2025, briefly parted ways, and later reconnected.

His exit is considered a surprise to many fans, as he was not directly involved in the recent romantic scandal that has reshaped the cast. That...