In a surprising turn of events, Ariana Biermann and Hudson McLeroy have ended their relationship. The couple, who captured the hearts of viewers with their on-screen romance during the inaugural season of Next Gen NYC, have decided to part ways.

Ariana, 23, shared the news with her followers on Instagram, revealing the decision on her Story. She expressed, “Hudson and I have decided to go our separate ways. While these things are never easy, we both know it’s what’s best for us right now.”

The announcement comes after the couple showcased their move to New York City in 2024, delighting fans with their journey in the bustling metropolis. Despite the breakup, Ariana conveyed gratitude for the support they’ve received, adding, “We are so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years. Sometimes life takes you in different directions and that’s okay … Love you all.”

After debuting their relationship on the first season of Next Gen NYC earlier this year, taking viewers into their romance after moving to the Big Apple in 2024, Ariana, 23, took to her Instagram Story with a statement, confirming she and Hudson were going their “separate ways.”

“Hudson and I have decided to go our separate ways, 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. Sometimes life takes you in different directions and that’s okay … Love you all,” she wrote on October 14.

Ariana and Hudson began dating in high school before Ariana enjoyed a brief romance with Aaron Scott in 2020. Then, after Ariana and Aaron split, they rekindled their relationship.

The couple’s breakup comes just months after Ariana, the daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak, 47, admitted to giving Hudson a marriage ultimatum.

“This might sound crazy, and I get it, but I have a five-year rule,” she explained to Bravo’s The Daily Dish in August. “So, if he doesn’t propose in five years, which is in a little less than two years, it’s a no … I don’t want to rush him, you know, make him feel, like, pressure. But he talks about it all the time. So, I’m like, ‘Stop talking about it and do it or don’t do it.’ Everyone’s getting engaged! Really, everybody?”

“My mom always told me, ‘If he doesn’t propose after five years, then you’re already doing too many wife duties,’” she added.

No word yet on a second season of Next Gen NYC.