Riley Burruss Unleashes Dating Secrets After Boyfriend's Shocking Reality TV Debut

Riley Burruss is tearing down the walls around her dating life, and it’s about to get real.

In a recent episode of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, viewers met Riley’s boyfriend, Christian, for the first time.

“I got a new boyfriend,” Riley, 23, declared in a confessional. “He’s super sweet, super caring and he’s a little bit of a nerd, which I love. We play music videos and just dance.”

During a dinner in New York City, the couple discussed their travels, which don’t always make it to social media.

“I feel like we’ve barely spent time in New York,” Riley told Christian. “[My favorite trip was] Korea.”

Christian chimed in, “I feel like it’s really hard to find someone you don’t get annoyed with after two weeks together. I like the fact that we can go places and not fight.”

As the dinner progressed, Riley kept Christian informed about the latest drama within her friend group.

Before the second season of Next Gen NYC premiered in June, Riley hinted that her romantic life would feature prominently in upcoming episodes.

“I am very private about it,” she told Us Weekly. “I really appreciate this relationship, so you may see a glimpse. You never know.”

Riley is aware that sharing her dating life on reality TV can lead to public scrutiny. She referenced her mother, Kandi Burruss, whose wedding to Todd Tucker was documented in a Bravo special titled Kandi’s Wedding. The couple later split in November 2025 after 11 years of marriage.

“I think I’ve seen my mom’s relationship, of course, throughout the years, and how that path went for her,” Riley explained. “I kind of already see how it is. I listen to my mom. I hear her and I listen to her experiences. I’m just going to see. This would be the first time for me, but we’ll see.”

Kandi is a fan of Christian. During a 2025 appearance on Sherri, she praised him for his positive influence on Riley.

“I love him because he’s smart, and he’s really pushing her to do better,” Kandi, 50, stated on Sherri Shepherd’s talk show. “He has his own thing going on. He’s educated. He’s doing big things… I’m so much happier for the future.”

Next Gen NYC airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.