‘RHONJ’ Who? Bravo’s ‘NextGen NYC’ Could Be the Future—Led by ‘Hot Mess’ Cast of Housewives’ Kids
Bravo stunned fans with the announcement of NextGen NYC, the latest addition to its reality TV empire. Could this glitzy, drama-packed spinoff—starring the next generation of Real Housewives kids—be the franchise’s future? With new episodes of Real Housewives of New Jersey uncertain, these glam heirs are making their mark with a beautifully chaotic bang.
Is ‘NextGen NYC’ Bravo’s future after ‘RHONJ’ drama?
In a surprise twist, Bravo is handing the spotlight to the next generation, casting the children of iconic Real Housewives stars in NextGen NYC. For the first time, these familiar faces are breaking away from their parents’ drama and into their own.
“Whether stepping out of their parents’ shadows or creating their own legacies from scratch, these 20-somethings are determined to conquer Manhattan — if they can figure out how to adult first,” reads a Bravo press release.“Together, they’ll navigate friendships, careers, and romance, proving that trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions.”
With RHONJ on an indefinite hiatus and behind-the-scenes tensions leaving its future in limbo, Bravo appears to be filling the Jersey-sized hole in its lineup with this new series. While not an official replacement, NextGen NYC brings a fresh spin to the franchise formula. It delivers the lavish lifestyles, generational drama, and chaotic glamour fans crave, but through the lens of the Real Housewives children.
It’s a strategic move. By banking on familiar family ties and introducing younger faces, Bravo is keeping the Housewives legacy alive while testing a new direction. If the show sticks, it could mark a generational shift—ushering in a new era where the kids don’t just appear in the background; they run the show.
Andy Cohen teased an ‘RHONJ’ rebrand was possible in 2024
On the heels of the drama surrounding the RHONJ cast, franchise creator Andy Cohen teased the network might go in a completely different direction. He addressed the drama regarding one of the network’s most beloved franchises on a 2024 episode of Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live.
“We’re gonna figure something out,” Cohen said of RHONJ. “We’re gonna figure something out. We are all on the same page about that.”
In a different installment of his Sirius XM show, Cohen responded to a caller who spoke of the negative path RHONJ took by stating, “Alright, well yes, we are rebooting the show. We’re going to reboot it. We’re going to do something different.”
Cohen added, “We’re gonna see what we do. We’ll see. I don’t know. Maybe just all fresh faces? Maybe. We’ll see.”
The final episode of RHONJ Season 14 aired Aug. 4, 2024. Following the finale, a special wrap-up episode titled “Off the Rails” was broadcast one week later. No new episodes have been filmed since.
Whether NextGen NYC is just a temporary placeholder while Andy Cohen figures out RHONJ’s future or a permanent addition meant to replace the long-running series, one thing’s certain; it’s going to get people talking. Especially with one of RHONJ’s offspring as a cast member the drama isn’t going anywhere, it’s just evolving.
Meet the stars of NextGen NYC
NextGen NYC will follow Ariana Biermann (RHOA Kim Zolciak-Biermann’s daughter), Riley Burruss (RHOA star Kandi Burruss’ daughter), Ava Dash (daughter of Damon Dash and Rachel Roy), Emira D’Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice (RHONJ Teresa Giudice’s daughter), Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy, and Charlie Zakkouras they establish their identity while diving headfirst into the chaos that is NYC living.
The series also features Real Housewives personalities Kandi Burruss, Teresa Guidice, Meredith and Seth Marks, and Kim Zolciak-Biermann. Chloe Marks also appears alongside her brother Brooks.
In a sneak peek trailer, Georgia describes the group as “a beautiful hot mess.” Ava adds, “We’re all just here together trying to make it.”
Next Gen NYC premieres Tuesday, June 3, at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
