🎄 Ariana Biermann Brings Holiday Cheer to Her Manhattan Pad After Hudson McLeroy Split 🏙️✨
Ariana Biermann, star of Next Gen NYC, is embracing a fresh start in the Big Apple — and she’s doing it in style. Just months after her breakup with high school sweetheart Hudson McLeroy, Ariana has transformed her Manhattan apartment into a cozy, festive haven, celebrating her first Christmas in New York in full holiday spirit.
On Tuesday, December 23, Ariana shared a peek into her festive setup via Instagram Story. The centerpiece? A stunning faux white Christmas tree gifted by her grandmother, perfectly placed near her balcony doors with the sparkling New York City skyline as the backdrop. Ariana adorned the tree with matching snowflake ornaments, glittery pink baubles, delicate bows, and topped it off with a large pearl-accented bow. “My nana got me a tree for Christmas,” she captioned. “My first Christmas in New York.” Fans quickly flooded her comments with praise for the chic and whimsical holiday display.
Ariana isn’t just celebrating Christmas — she’s also enjoying life as a proud dog mom. Later in the day, she returned to Instagram to share a rainy city stroll with one of her two rescue dogs, Norma Jean and Blue, who she shares memories of with her ex, Hudson. Ariana recently told The Daily Dish that the pups are thriving in New York. “They love the city, all the different smells. Blue is very protective over me — she doesn’t like it when people come close, especially at night. But she’s also the sweetest dog in the world,” Ariana shared, adding that Norma Jean is just along for the ride.
The New York move marked a major turning point in Ariana’s life. She relocated to the city in the summer of 2024 with Hudson, moving into their second apartment together in June. However, the couple’s relationship ended just four months later after three years of dating. Ariana announced their split with grace on Instagram, writing, “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 OK. Love you all.”
Post-breakup, Ariana quickly made her new apartment a home, moving in with a close friend as a roommate, though she clarified it wasn’t fellow castmate Riley Burruss. “I just moved in with my best friend — we wanted to split the rent, and it works out perfectly,” she explained. During BravoCon 2025, Ariana added that Riley lives nearby, making the two practically neighbors — a sentiment Riley confirmed with enthusiasm.
Even Ariana’s mom, RHOA alum Kim Zolciak, has praised her daughter’s independence. “I was a little concerned about her moving there by herself, of course. But she’s smart, she’s very well-rounded, and she can handle pretty much anything,” Kim said during a BravoCon panel, reflecting pride and cautious optimism for Ariana’s new chapter.
From heartbreak to homey holiday bliss, Ariana Biermann is showing fans how to embrace change, celebrate life, and create joy in every corner of your space. With the city skyline at her window, a sparkling tree, and two happy pups at her side, Ariana’s Manhattan chapter looks brighter than ever — and fans can’t get enough of it.
✨ A fresh start, a festive home, and life on her own terms — Ariana Biermann is making NYC her playground this holiday season! ✨
