Ariana Biermann moved to New York City ahead of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC with her on-off boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy, by her side.
“I’m so beyond proud watching you become the person I always knew you were,” Hudson wrote via Instagram in August 2025, dedicating a post to Ariana. “You deserve every bit of it, baby.”
Ariana responded in the comments, writing, “So blessed to always have you by my side. I love you so much.”
However, just two months later, Ariana and Hudson ended their relationship.
Ariana Biermann Through the Years: From ‘RHOA’ to ‘Next Gen NYC’
“Hudson and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote via her Instagram Stories in October 2025. “While these things are never easy, we both know it’s what’s best for us right now. We are so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years.”
Ariana further noted that she was doing alright, adding, “Sometimes life takes you in different directions and that’s OK.”
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How Long Did Hudson McLeroy Date Ariana Biermann?
Hudson and Ariana, one of Kim Zolciak’s daughters, started dating when they were in high school in Atlanta. While they briefly split at the time, the Bravo stars ultimately rekindled their romance in 2022. After three years together, Hudson and Ariana split for good in October 2025, and Ariana subsequently moved out of their shared New York City apartment.
What Has Hudson McLeroy Said About His Breakup From Ariana Biermann?
After Ariana confirmed the pair’s breakup, Hudson issued a statement about his version of events.
“I feel like everyone deserves to hear both sides of our story,” he wrote via his Instagram Stories. “I still and always will love Ariana. She’s been there for me at times when I couldn’t be there for myself. I still have a lot of things I need to heal from and deal with on my own to become the person I truly want to be.”
He concluded, “I appreciate all of the love and support everyone is showing us during this difficult time.”
Hudson McLeroy Has a Job Outside of ‘Next Gen NYC’
Hudson and Ariana were among the stars on Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, which premiered in summer 2024 about a crop of Real Housewives stars’ children making their mark in the Big Apple as young adults.
In addition to his reality TV career, Hudson’s official Bravo bio reveals that he works as an investor.
Hudson McLeroy Comes From a Well-Known Family
Hudson is one of Zach and Carol Ann McLeroy’s three children. Zach is the chairman and founder of Zaxby’s, a Southern chicken restaurant.
“Zach McLeroy has grown a billion-dollar franchise through hard work, resiliency, and determination that all began with a dream and an opportunity in 1990,” a description on the company’s website reads. “He has found the secret to success is serving our communities quality food, providing team members opportunities, creating a definable culture of service and collaborating with strategic partners to grow the brand.”
Hudson, in particular, looks up to his father.
“Never thought I’d be 21 and own a car like this,” Hudson wrote via Instagram in April 2023, sharing pics of the father-son duo’s matching sports cars. “I remember being that excited little 10-year-old telling my dad, ‘I’ll come home one day and surprise him in a Lamborghini.’ And that day finally came.”
