Next Gen NYC star Ariana Biermann is opening up about her time on the show, particularly her fellow castmate Charlie Zakkour, who has angered fans who are already calling for his firing from the show.
Charlie took an instant dislike to Ariana but soon warmed to her, even claiming that he would be open to hooking up with her, despite her having a long-term boyfriend.
Charlie also faced backlash over directing racial microaggressions towards Riley Burruss, the daughter of former Atlanta Housewife Kandi Burruss.
“I think I still kind of feel the same way I did the first second I met him … [Riley] is amazing, and she really handled it better than, honestly, I would’ve. I wanted to punch him out, very disrespectful and gross,” she said.
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Ariana then defended Riley.
Riley is my best friend. She’s probably my best friend in the city. I spend so much time with her. She’s the best. I’m so grateful for the show because it honestly reconnected our friendship. From the day we hung out, we went out to dinner, have seen each other every single day since.”
Next Gen NYC airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Bravo and streams the following day on Peacock.