The buzz around Next Gen NYC is hotter than ever as season one wraps with a bang, leaving fans clamoring for more. With whispers of a second season and potential spin-offs in other cities, the show’s young, glamorous cast is already stirring the pot with juicy updates. Leading the charge is Gia Giudice, who’s dishing on her cousin Antonia Gorga’s slim chances of joining the cast, while Ariana Biermann and Brooks Marks tease explosive unresolved drama and dream cast additions for a potential season two.
Gia, the 24-year-old starlet and daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey icon Teresa Giudice, didn’t hold back when asked about her cousin Antonia, daughter of Joe and Melissa Gorga, joining Next Gen NYC. In a recent chat with US Weekly, Gia addressed the possibility of cast changes, saying, “If and when there’s a season 2, I think the cast will pretty much stay the same. Maybe they’ll add a couple more. You’ll just see the relationships form a little more hopefully, and we’ll get some more episodes.” But when it came to Antonia, Gia threw some subtle shade: “A lot of our scenes involve us going out for drinks. She doesn’t turn 21 for another year. I think it’s a different age bracket, but I wish her all the best, though.”
Ouch! Gia’s comments highlight not only the show’s vibe—think cocktails and late-night NYC adventures—but also the ongoing family tension between Teresa, 53, and her brother Joe, 50, and sister-in-law Melissa, 46. Fans of RHONJ know the Giudice-Gorga feud has been a major storyline, with the families barely speaking during season 14. Could this rift be why Gia’s keeping Antonia at arm’s length from the Next Gen NYC crew?
For those new to the Next Gen NYC craze, season one brought together a dynamic cast of young reality TV royalty and rising stars. Alongside Gia, 24, the show featured Riley Burruss, 22 (daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kandi Burruss), Ariana Biermann, 23 (daughter of RHOA’s Kim Zolciak), Brooks Marks, 26 (son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Meredith Marks), Charlie Zakkour, 29, Ava Dash, 25 (daughter of Damon Dash), Georgia McCann, 25, Emira D’Spain, 28, and more. Their mix of bold personalities, high fashion, and Big Apple drama made the show a hit, with viewership numbers fueling talk of a second season and even city-based spin-offs.
The cast recently spilled some serious tea to US Weekly about what could’ve been if Next Gen NYC had a season one reunion—and what might be coming next. Ariana Biermann didn’t mince words, saying, “I think there was a lot of unresolved stuff. Maybe if there is a season 2, then that’s where we will hash it out.” Brooks Marks upped the ante, hinting that a reunion would’ve been “extremely explosive.” He added, “There are a lot of things that are unresolved from the end of the season. Someone did remove himself from the group chat.” When pressed if that someone was Charlie Zakkour, Brooks just laughed—leaving fans to speculate about brewing tensions.
As for season two’s cast, Georgia McCann is all about shaking things up. “I feel like there’s always room to mix up the cast. Like, why not? It keeps things exciting,” she said. “Maybe, like, another New Yorker. The male version of me would be really fun to have. I think everyone is interesting as it is.” Meanwhile, Ariana and Brooks are rooting for their siblings to join the fray. Ariana gushed about her sister Brielle Biermann, 28, saying, “I’d love to have her. She wasn’t able to come to New York. She and her fiancé are always traveling.” Brooks echoed the sentiment, expressing interest in having his sister Chloe Marks, 23, join the cast.
With viewership soaring and the cast dropping hints about unresolved drama, Next Gen NYC seems poised for a triumphant return. But will the show stick with its current roster or bring in fresh faces to keep the energy electric? And will the Giudice-Gorga family feud spill over into the Next Gen spotlight, especially if Antonia pushes for a spot? One thing’s for sure: if season two happens, it’ll be packed with more drama, glamour, and jaw-dropping moments.