Riley Burruss, star of Next Gen NYC, is marking an exciting milestone in her personal life. The reality star spent her first Christmas with her boyfriend this year, sharing the holiday alongside family in New York City. Fans got a glimpse of the festive celebrations on December 25, when Riley’s mom, Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss, shared a sweet family photo on social media.
“Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!! Praying that everyone is enjoying their Christmas!” Kandi captioned the snapshot, which featured Riley and her boyfriend standing alongside Kandi and her stepdad, Todd Tucker. The holiday gathering also included Riley’s younger siblings, 9-year-old Ace Tucker and 6-year-old Blaze Tucker, as well as Todd’s eldest daughter Kaela Tucker and family friend Katrina C. Willis. Everyone posed together around a Christmas tree, dressed in festive pajamas, capturing a warm, family-centered moment.
Todd Tucker also shared the photo on his Instagram, adding a heartfelt message: “Cherish the moments with your family this Christmas. May you all have a Merry Christmas!” The Burruss-Tucker family rang in the holiday in New York City, where Kandi is currently performing in the Broadway musical & Juliet. Despite recently announcing her split from Todd, Kandi emphasized the importance of celebrating the season together for the sake of their children.
“Y’all already know I’m going through a divorce, but we have decided that we’re still gonna do Christmas together, even though we have all this mess going on right now,” Kandi explained during a December 15 Amazon Live stream. “We’re still gonna do it together for our kids. And, so, we are spending Christmas in New York.”
While Kandi has been open about her divorce, Riley has yet to publicly comment on the matter, instead choosing to focus on her own personal milestones—namely, her relationship.
Riley has been keeping her romance relatively private, despite sharing occasional PDA photos with her new boyfriend. At BravoCon 2025, she revealed that she met her beau through a family member—specifically her stepsister Kaela—and that they have been dating for several months.
“How did I find [him]? You know, I met him through my sister,” Riley shared. “He’s amazing, and it’s been such a fun few months getting to know each other.”
When asked why she keeps her boyfriend’s identity private, Riley explained that he prefers not to be in the spotlight. “I mean, I know a lot of people’s boyfriends love the screen time,” she said. “Mine actually likes me to be the main character. So, he lets me shine my light… He may make an appearance. You’ll have to tune in.”
Riley’s family, particularly Kandi, has been supportive of the budding relationship. While Kandi has yet to share extensive public commentary about Riley’s boyfriend, the family’s holiday photo suggests that he is warmly welcomed into their circle. Fans are eager to see if Riley’s beau will appear on Next Gen NYC and how the romance may be featured on the show.
For now, Riley Burruss is enjoying her first Christmas with her boyfriend while navigating the holidays with her family amid ongoing changes. The festive photos highlight not only the couple’s personal milestone but also the importance of family unity, even during transitional times.
With a promising relationship and a supportive family by her side, Riley appears to be embracing this new chapter with joy and excitement. Fans will be watching closely to see how her romance develops and whether it will become a more prominent part of her life on-screen.
