In true Bravo fashion, the drama doesn’t wait for the cameras to start rolling — and it looks like Next Gen NYC is already serving up a cocktail of chaos, cast exits, and some major generational tension.
Sources close to production are spilling the tea: nearly half the original cast of Next Gen NYC has allegedly quit after the surprise addition of Gia Giudice and Ariana Biermann — daughters of Real Housewives royalty Teresa Giudice (RHONJ) and Kim Zolciak (RHOA), respectively.
While Bravo hasn’t officially commented, insiders say tensions flared almost immediately after Gia and Ariana were brought on board. One insider bluntly shared,
“The vibe changed the moment they walked in. Some OG cast members felt like they were being overshadowed before filming even started.”
A Reality Clash of Legacies
Next Gen NYC was pitched as a fresh spin on the franchise — a dynamic group of 20-somethings with ties to the Bravoverse, trying to make it in New York City while living under the shadow of their infamous parents. Think Gossip Girl, but with more lip fillers, brand deals, and therapy sessions.
Gia and Ariana’s entrance was meant to be the cherry on top — recognizable names, built-in fanbases, and family trees dripping with Bravo scandal. But instead, it may have been the breaking point.
Several original cast members — who had been part of the pilot phase and early test shoots — reportedly walked away from the project, feeling blindsided by the casting shift.
“They felt the show was being hijacked by fame-chasers,” said one source. “This was supposed to be about building their own identities, not competing with Bravolebrities' daughters.”
Who Stayed? Riley Burruss Stays Silent — but Steady
Interestingly, Riley Burruss, daughter of RHOA veteran Kandi Burruss, has remained with the show, despite the alleged shake-up. Insiders say Riley, who’s known for keeping things lowkey and focusing on school and business, is “unbothered and locked in” on her own goals for the series.
“She’s not here for drama,” one insider said. “She’s here to show what a young Black woman navigating career, legacy, and pressure in NYC looks like — and she’s not scared of a little competition.”
Are Gia and Ariana the Problem — or the Power Move?
While critics have slammed their casting as “Bravo nepotism at its peak,” others argue that Gia and Ariana may be exactly what the show needs: name recognition, built-in tension, and the kind of messy drama that drives ratings.
Gia, now a law student, has grown up on camera and brings a unique blend of East Coast ambition and Jersey toughness. Ariana, never one to back down from a fight, knows how to stir a pot (and maybe throw it too). Together? Fireworks are almost guaranteed.
Still, the backlash from the rest of the cast suggests Bravo may have underestimated the tightrope walk of balancing “new faces” and “famous legacies.”
What Happens Next?
Production has reportedly gone back to casting to fill the holes left behind — and fans are already speculating on social media who might step in. Could other Bravo kids be waiting in the wings? Brielle Biermann? Albie Manzo? Shane Keough?
For now, Bravo is keeping quiet — which in Housewives language means “get ready for fireworks.”
Bottom Line:
Next Gen NYC hasn’t even aired yet, but the behind-the-scenes drama is already hotter than anything we’ve seen in a reunion.
With cast walkouts, clashing egos, and two reality TV princesses entering the chat, it looks like this show may be less about New York hustle… and more about who can hold the spotlight.
And if this is just the beginning? Buckle up. The next generation of Bravo is anything but boring.
