Getty West Wilson and Jennifer Fessler are shutting down Ciara Miller's claims. While attending Vulture's The Masterminds of Reality TV event on Thursday (May 7), Jennifer, 57, came to West's, 31, defense as he continues to face public backlash for pursuing a relationship with his Summer House co-star Amanda Batula. [West] is the cutest, sweetest golden retriever puppy dog. He does not mean any harm. He didn't mean it," Jennifer said at the event. "He's just trying to have a good time. He doesn't wanna hurt anyone. Give him a break.