Brooks Marks, star of Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC,” is gearing up for season 2 of the popular reality show. During a new interview, Brooks, the son of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Meredith Marks, is revealing what he’s learned most about himself since stepping in front of the camera.
“Oh, I mean, I’ve learned that I really hate confrontation,” Brooks told PEOPLE in May 2026. “I feel like I knew I did, but I never recognized how intense my hatred of confrontation was and to the point that it was almost hurting me and making situations deeper than they needed to be.”
Indeed, during season 1 of the reality show, Brooks bumped heads with his co-star, Charlie Zakkour, after the latter made suggestive comments about hooking up with Brooks’ younger sister, Chloe. The uncomfortable situation, however, helped Brooks develop a tougher exterior.
“And so I feel like it’s helped me overcome that and become a more confrontational person and made me more direct as well, which I’m grateful for,” he said.
Brooks Marks Says His Relationship Will Be Shown On Season 2 Of The Show
In a separate interview with Us Weekly, Brooks confirmed that the new batch of episodes, airing on Bravo June 24, will showcase his relationship with his boyfriend.
“I think you’ll see more about my relationship life in season 2,” he said, adding that it’ll be a bit different for his partner, Kade, since he isn’t in the spotlight.
“My boyfriend isn’t really in the public, so it’s definitely a new world for him,” Brooks said. “I love keeping that sacred but, at the end of the day, I signed up for reality TV.”
According to Brooks, being part of the Bravoverse means baring your soul—even if it’s frightenining.
“It’s all about showing every aspect of our lives,” he said. “I hope that it shows other people what a great relationship can look like.”
‘Next Gen NYC’ Is Bringing The Drama To Bravo
In addition to Brooks, season 2 of “Next Gen NYC” will feature returners Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Emira D’Spain, Ava Dash, Gia Giudice, Georgia McCann, Charlie Zakkour, Shai Fruchter, and Hudson McLeroy. The new season will also feature newcomers Rowan Henchy, Liam Obergfoll, and Kendall White.
According to a previous report from The Blast, the new season will be packed with drama as the cast navigate their personal relationships and address scandalous headlines.
“Eager to carve out their own identities, they’re determined to make it on their own terms while also navigating the pressure to curate the right vibe, the right circles, and a feed that keeps up with the life they’re chasing. In a world driven by image, ambition, and constant visibility, they quickly learn that making it is one thing — holding onto it, and each other, is another,” the show’s synopsis reads.
Other ‘Housewives’ Kids Are On ‘Next Gen NYC’
Brooks isn’t the only child of a “Real Housewives” cast member part of the “Next Gen NYC” cast.
Gia is the daughter of “RHONJ” star Teresa Giudice, while Arianna and Riley are the daughters of “RHOA” alum Kim Zolciak and Kandi Burruss.
While they grew up in front of the cameras, Kandi previously admitted to giving her daughter a bit of advice on navigating the world of unscripted television.
“Well, I just told her don’t be on there [and] say anything that you ain’t going to stand behind. You got to make sure you keep it honest on this show,” Kandi said. “And even if you say something they don’t like, just own it and keep it pushing.”
Riley Is Proud Of Her First Season On The Show
Riley, meanwhile, opened up about her first season on the show last year and said she was “proud” of how she handled herself.
“I think the thing I’m most proud of is how well I articulated myself [throughout the whole season]. At first, I thought that I didn’t do as great. In the moment, you’re emotional, you’re not really realizing how it’s going,” Riley shared.
