The stars of Bravo's 'Summer House' are buzzing with excitement as their show receives its first Emmy nomination. Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, and Carl Radke, the original cast members who have remained through season 10, shared their thoughts on the nomination. Hubbard expressed her joy, stating, 'I am just beside myself. I cannot stop screaming and texting people. I’m so excited. I have goosebumps and chills. I’m so happy for our entire team at Summer House, from top to bottom.' Cooke, who admits the season was 'bittersweet', praised the hard work of the entire team, saying, 'It’s a little surreal. You grow up hearing about the Emmys, the Oscars, these award shows that just feel so prestigious.' Radke, reflecting on the show's journey, noted, 'Summer House is a real group of friends, and there’s a lot of authenticity that comes with a real group of friends.'
The show's recognition comes after a season filled with drama, including the confirmation of West Wilson and Amanda Batula's relationship and the announcement of Batula's split from her husband, Cooke. Radke highlighted the show's unique dynamic, stating, 'One thing about our show [that] is so cool is typically in reality TV, you don’t have people that return to work on the same shows. With Summer House, because we’ve built such an amazing thing, people really have been working with us for multiple seasons.'
The nomination is a testament to the hard work of the entire team, including producers, editors, and crew members who contribute to the show's success. Hubbard emphasized the importance of the show's behind-the-scenes team, saying, 'I thought they did it so seamlessly and flawlessly.' Cooke echoed this sentiment, stating, 'It truly is a team effort.'
Looking ahead, the cast members are optimistic about the show's future. Cooke hinted at a potential new direction for season 11, stating, 'I think what’s exciting is that season 11 has the potential to have a completely different look and feel.' Radke added, 'Summer House, over the course of the last several years, has really built a very loyal fan base, but I think this past season it picked up a lot more interest in people that hadn’t seen it before.'
The Emmy nomination has sparked a renewed excitement for the show, and the cast members are eager to celebrate. Hubbard mentioned, 'I assume I’ll probably wind up at a fun dinner later on, and I think we’ll be doing a lot of celebrating this weekend.' Radke, reflecting on the nomination, stated, 'It’s the first time being nominated for something like this, so I might call some friends and ask them what I should do, but I’m sure we’ll be celebrating this weekend together.' As the show continues to evolve, the cast members are confident that the excitement will carry over into the future, with Radke concluding, 'We’ve been doing really cool stuff for many years, but to be recognized after 10 is a cool thing.'
