Ariana Biermann's Shocking Hookup with Charlie Zakkour Exposed Amidst Season 2 Drama

Ariana Biermann's romantic escapades just took a jaw-dropping twist as she reportedly hooked up with Charlie Zakkour while filming Season 2 of “Next Gen NYC.”

Insiders confirm that the two got together during production, contradicting Biermann's public denials. “Ariana and Charlie hooked up,” a source revealed, hinting at more drama to unfold in the latter half of the season.

The midseason trailer shows Zakkour telling castmate Shai Fruchter that “Ariana came over to sesh,” suggesting a casual encounter that may have escalated. Meanwhile, Biermann’s friend Riley Burruss dubbed them a “new dynamic duo,” while Emira D’Spain noted that Biermann gave up her first-class seat to sit next to Zakkour during travel.

Despite Biermann's claims of no romance brewing, the source insists otherwise. This hookup followed her breakup with Hudson McLeroy, her on-and-off boyfriend. With that relationship behind her, Biermann was open to new connections, which viewers have seen through her flirtations with newcomer Liam Obergfoll.

Now, fans brace for another chapter in Biermann’s dating saga, this time involving one of the show's most controversial figures. Zakkour has a history of conflict with nearly every cast member and is linked to a crypto torture chamber scandal.

In May 2025, police arrested John Woeltz, a cryptocurrency investor, outside his SoHo apartment, charging him with multiple serious offenses. Sources later revealed that Zakkour, 31, who faced no charges, had occasionally stayed at the apartment where Woeltz was arrested.

The situation is further complicated by Zakkour's friendship with McLeroy, who had expressed a desire for no one to pursue Biermann romantically while they navigated their breakup. Obergfoll ignored that request, and now it appears Zakkour did as well.

It remains uncertain how McLeroy reacted upon learning about the hookup or if their friendship suffered as a result. The current status of Biermann and McLeroy's relationship is also unclear; they attended a party together on June 14.

Biermann offered an ambiguous response regarding her relationship with McLeroy during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” She stated, “I don’t know the best, like, wording for it. I mean … we are together but we’re still figuring it out.”

She confirmed to Cohen that McLeroy and Zakkour are “definitely not” friends anymore. Both agreed that the fallout from their friendship should be addressed at the upcoming “Next Gen NYC” Season 2 reunion.

This twist in Biermann's love life is particularly significant given the history between Zakkour and McLeroy. During Season 1, Zakkour stirred controversy by openly expressing his desire to sleep with Biermann, creating immediate tension with McLeroy.

The midseason trailer teases the nature of Biermann and Zakkour’s relationship, but insiders assure that viewers will see the full story unfold as the season progresses.

Whether this hookup leads to something deeper or causes lasting rifts within their friend group remains to be seen. Biermann has already faced the challenges of moving on from a long-term relationship while exploring new connections with Obergfoll. Adding Zakkour into the mix is bound to send shockwaves through the cast.

If the trailer is any indication, emotions will run high as the truth emerges, setting the stage for one of the season’s most talked-about storylines.

“Next Gen NYC” airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.