Brooks Marks, star of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC,” is gearing up for season 2 of the favored actuality present. Throughout a brand new interview, Brooks, the son of “The Actual Housewives of Salt Lake Metropolis” star Meredith Marks, is revealing what he’s discovered most about himself since stepping in entrance of the digital camera.
“Oh, I imply, I’ve discovered that I actually hate confrontation,” Brooks informed PEOPLE in Could 2026. “I really feel like I knew I did, however I by no means acknowledged how intense my hatred of confrontation was and to the purpose that it was virtually hurting me and making conditions deeper than they wanted to be.”
Certainly, throughout season 1 of the fact present, Brooks bumped heads along with his co-star, Charlie Zakkour, after the latter made suggestive feedback about hooking up with Brooks’ youthful sister, Chloe. The uncomfortable scenario, nonetheless, helped Brooks develop a harder exterior.
“And so I really feel prefer it’s helped me overcome that and turn out to be a extra confrontational individual and made me extra direct as properly, which I’m grateful for,” he stated.
Brooks Marks Says His Relationship Will Be Proven On Season 2 Of The Present
In a separate interview with Us Weekly, Brooks confirmed that the brand new batch of episodes, airing on Bravo June 24, will showcase his relationship along with his boyfriend.
“I feel you’ll see extra about my relationship life in season 2,” he stated, including that it’ll be a bit completely different for his associate, Kade, since he isn’t within the highlight.
“My boyfriend isn’t actually within the public, so it’s undoubtedly a brand new world for him,” Brooks stated. “I really like maintaining that sacred however, on the finish of the day, I signed up for actuality TV.”
In line with Brooks, being a part of the Bravoverse means baring your soul—even when it’s frightenining.
“It’s all about displaying each side of our lives,” he stated. “I hope that it exhibits different folks what an excellent relationship can seem like.”
‘Subsequent Gen NYC’ Is Bringing The Drama To Bravo
Along with Brooks, season 2 of “Subsequent Gen NYC” will function returners Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Ava Sprint, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Zakkour, Shai Fruchter, and Hudson McLeroy. The brand new season can even function newcomers Rowan Henchy, Liam Obergfoll, and Kendall White.
In line with a earlier report from The Blast, the brand new season will probably be filled with drama because the forged navigate their private relationships and tackle scandalous headlines.
“Desperate to carve out their very own identities, they’re decided to make it on their very own phrases whereas additionally navigating the stress to curate the correct vibe, the correct circles, and a feed that retains up with the life they’re chasing. In a world pushed by picture, ambition, and fixed visibility, they shortly be taught that making it’s one factor — holding onto it, and one another, is one other,” the present’s synopsis reads.
Different ‘Housewives’ Children Are On ‘Subsequent Gen NYC’
Brooks isn’t the one little one of a “Actual Housewives” forged member a part of the “Subsequent Gen NYC” forged.
Gia is the daughter of “RHONJ” star Teresa Giudice, whereas Arianna and Riley are the daughters of “RHOA” alum Kim Zolciak and Kandi Burruss.
Whereas they grew up in entrance of the cameras, Kandi previously admitted to giving her daughter a bit of recommendation on navigating the world of unscripted tv.
“Effectively, I simply informed her don’t be on there [and] say something that you just ain’t going to face behind. You bought to be sure to hold it trustworthy on this present,” Kandi stated. “And even when you say one thing they don’t like, simply personal it and hold it pushing.”
Riley Is Proud Of Her First Season On The Present
Riley, in the meantime, opened up about her first season on the present final 12 months and stated she was “proud” of how she dealt with herself.
“I feel the factor I’m most pleased with is how properly I articulated myself [throughout the whole season]. At first, I assumed that I didn’t do as nice. Within the second, you’re emotional, you’re not likely realizing the way it’s going,” Riley shared.
