{"id":278300,"date":"2026-06-25T21:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278300\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T21:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:28:20","slug":"next-gen-nyc-season-2-cast-dating-and-relationship-statuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/278300\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Next Gen NYC\u2019 Season 2 Cast Dating and Relationship Statuses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rejoice: Another season of Next Gen NYC<\/a> is here and sees our favorite cast members\u2014including three brand-new additions (more on that here<\/a>!)\u2014taking over New York City, deepening their friendship connections, and looking absolutely fabulous while doing it.<\/p>\n

Of course, with the renewed interest in the show, you\u2019re probably wondering exactly who is locked down into a relationship, and who is single and\/or potentially looking for a partner, either in the cast or otherwise. You\u2019re in luck: We\u2019ve done all the Instagram stalking for you and laid out each and every cast member\u2019s relationship status below for you to pore over. You\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n

Ariana Biermann<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: It\u2019s Complicated<\/p>\n

Ariana was in a pretty devoted relationship with<\/a>ex-boyfriend Hudson McLeroy, whom she had been dating since high school\u2014but the pair broke fans\u2019 hearts last year in October when they announced their split.<\/p>\n

\u201cHudson and I have decided to go our separate ways. While these things are never easy, we both know it\u2019s what\u2019s best for us right now. We are so grateful for all the love and support you\u2019ve shown us over the years,\u201d she wrote in an October 14 Instagram Stories post. \u201cSometimes life takes you in different directions and that\u2019s okay <3 love you all.\u201d Hudson, notably, reposted the story.<\/p>\n

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Instagram<\/p>\n

But there is more to this story\u2014Ariana posted a picture of a man holding her waist from behind to her IG Stories in April of this year, with fans speculating that it was actually Hudson.<\/p>\n

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Instagram<\/p>\n

Ahead of the premiere of Next Gen NYC season 2, Ariana gave an update<\/a> on her and Hudson\u2019s \u2019ship on June 11, saying, \u201cObviously, nobody wants to see the person they’ve been with forever with somebody else, and I think that’s going to be tough. But what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.\u201d Hmmm\u2026<\/p>\n

Hudson McLeroy<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: It\u2019s Complicated<\/p>\n

Hudson seemingly broke his silence about his and Ariana\u2019s breakup in a reflective post shared to Instagram just after New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

\u201c2025, I never thought you\u2019d teach me what you did but here we are. I continue to never thank god enough for each and every blessing in my life but I truly will never be able to thank him enough,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to see what 2026 has in store for my life and those around me \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb.\u201d<\/p>\n

But by April, Hudson also sparked rumors about a possible reconciliation with Ariana. On April 20, Ariana seemingly made an appearance in his photo dump<\/a> and captioned the post, \u201cBack and better than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Instagram<\/p>\n

Hudson also briefly talked about his relationship with Ariana<\/a> ahead of the season 2 premiere, and noted that \u201cAriana and I will always be close,\u201d so maybe this isn\u2019t the last we see of these two!<\/p>\n

Riley Burruss<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Taken<\/p>\n

Riley is currently in a relationship, but has yet to reveal the true identity of her mystery man (and honestly, I love that for her)! While she has shared glimpses of their cute bond on Instagram, she has revealed that her boyfriend prefers to stay out of the spotlight and will not be making any cameos on Next Gen anytime soon.<\/p>\n

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Instagram<\/p>\n

Riley opened up about their relationship<\/a> on the April 16 episode of the Heir Time with Reginae Carter podcast and said that her boyfriend\u2014who works in the corporate world\u2014is \u201creally amazing,\u201d and that being with him is \u201ceasy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMe and him, get along really well,\u201d Riley added. \u201cI will say the only part is like, we’re in two separate spaces. So he’s like, \u2018I would rather not be in the public eye,\u2019 and so I love that. You know, he’s really good with that. Sometimes I’m like, \u2018Come on, just film a scene with me.\u2019 And he’s like, \u2018I don’t want to be in the public eye.\u2019 But yeah, he is not a public eye kind of person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ava Dash<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Unclear<\/p>\n

Ava Dash was\u2014or might still be\u2014in a relationship with wrestler Tyler Cole Senerchia (aka Hook).<\/p>\n

The pair started getting cozy in 2025, but haven\u2019t been seen together much recently\u2014and one of her recent TikToks lowkey hints at them possibly being broken up.<\/p>\n

Brooks Marks<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Taken<\/p>\n

Brooks has been in a relationship with his boyfriend, Kade Thomas, since 2024. While the couple tends to keep their relationship out of the public eye, he hinted in a May interview with Us Weekly<\/a> that fans will see more of them together in Next Gen NYC season 2.<\/p>\n

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Jesse Grant\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cI think you\u2019ll see more about my relationship life in season 2,\u201d he told the outlet. \u201cMy boyfriend isn\u2019t really in the public, so it\u2019s definitely a new world for him. I love keeping that sacred but, at the end of the day, I signed up for reality TV. It\u2019s all about showing every aspect of our lives. I hope that it shows other people what a great relationship can look like.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emira D\u2019Spain<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: (Most Likely) Taken<\/p>\n

Emira confirmed that she was in a relationship with Kevin Stefanick back in season 1 of Next Gen NYC and said the sweetest things about their bond, which all started after they matched on Hinge.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m dating this guy, Kevin,\u201d she said in a season 1 confessional. \u201cThe sweetest boy ever. It’s my first serious, serious relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the show progressed, Emira shared that she and Kevin share a ton in common and noted that he balances her out. \u201cI feel like we are the same person, different font,\u201d she explained. \u201cDating someone who is really calm and grounded is the most insane experience. I’m so neurotic, and I’m running on steam 24\/7. He’s just so calm and collected, and grounded, and brings me back down to earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jamie McCarthy\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

While Emira and Kevin have not appeared together on social media in a minute, she noted that she prefers to keep their relationship under wraps in a July 2025 interview with PAPER<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy relationship is one of the things that I have never really shared on social media. We definitely had a conversation. And, you know, he’s great. He loves it. He loves it because I love it. And so it was really fun that we got to do this together. It\u2019s one of the things that my audience has always been asking for, they want to see more of my life,\u201d she told the magazine. \u201cThey want to see, and they’re so invested that they want to gain more knowledge about who I am and what my day-to-day life is like. And that’s definitely, obviously a big part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

That said, assuming these two are still together until Emira says otherwise!<\/p>\n

Gia Giudice<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Taken<\/p>\n

Gia has been dating her boyfriend, Christian Carmichael, since 2020 and still shares regular glimpses of their relationship online.<\/p>\n

In April, Gia celebrated Christian\u2019s birthday with the sweetest Instagram post: \u201cHappy birthday to the boy who makes me the happiest girl in the world,\u201d she wrote. \u201cSix years with you and somehow every year just gets better. Cheers to celebrating you and all the love we’ve built together. I love you more than words today, tomorrow, and always.\u201d<\/p>\n

Expect this couple to be super locked down in the next few years\u2014Christian appeared on Gia\u2019s Casual Chaos podcast where they both discussed wanting to have kids and potentially getting engaged. That last one comes with a caveat, though: \u201cI don’t want you to know at all,\u201d he told her during the episode<\/a>. \u201cI want the photographer to be hidden.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shai Fructer<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Single<\/p>\n

While Shai explored his dating options in the first season of Next Gen, he appears to be super single RN and is loving life in Manhattan and beyond\u2014can\u2019t blame him!<\/p>\n

Georgia McCann<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Taken<\/p>\n

After breaking up with her ex, Omar Zaki, during a trip to Singapore\u2014which was chronicled on the show\u2014she admitted that she briefly dated \u201canother crypto guy who wanted me to travel the world with him, but I ultimately decided to not pursue this relationship and stay in New York to focus on my career\u201d in a July 2025 interview<\/a> with The Daily Dish.<\/p>\n

By November, Georgia confirmed that she was in a relationship with a brand new man, but has kept details about that relationship private in the months since.<\/p>\n

Charlie Zakkour<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Single<\/p>\n

Charlie doesn\u2019t appear to be in any relationship at the moment, and hasn\u2019t shared too much about what he\u2019s been up to since season 1 on Instagram. But perhaps that might change with season 2\u2026<\/p>\n

Liam Obergfoll<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Single<\/p>\n

Liam appears to be single at the moment, and doesn\u2019t mind exploring relationships within the Next Gen friend group, according to his bio which reads: \u201cConfident and direct, Liam has his eye on someone in the group, and he’s not shy about making it known.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rowan Henchy<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: Single<\/p>\n

Rowan hasn\u2019t shared any signs of a romantic relationship to her social media pages or otherwise, and seems to be laser-focused on making a name for herself in entertainment, which will be a core storyline of hers on the show.<\/p>\n

Kendall White<\/p>\n

Relationship Status: (Most Likely) Single<\/p>\n

Like Rowan, Kendall also appears to be laser-focused on her career. She works in tech as a \u201cSenior Growth Strategy and Partnerships Manager,\u201d according to her LinkedIn profile\u2014does she even have time to date, let alone be on the show???<\/p>\n