Reality TV feuds can spiral fast, but Riley Burruss is taking the high road. After watching her explosive moment on “Next Gen NYC,” she’s doing the real work to repair friendships and own her mistakes.
During an appearance on Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live,” Riley admitted she was wrong when she said Ariana Biermann hadn’t supported her during a conflict with Georgia McCann. Check out what she shared about reality TV feuds and how to move forward.
“I really reflected, and I see how she really did try to be there for me,” Riley said. “So I really appreciate that.”
The moment felt like a cultural meditation on accountability—something that doesn’t always happen in these spaces. Despite Ariana previously saying they weren’t speaking, Riley insisted there’s no actual feud between them.
“I texted her after that because I was like, ‘What do you mean? I didn’t know we were on bad terms,'” she explained, adding that Ariana clarified her remarks. “We are good.”
Riley also addressed the cutting comments she made about Georgia, including allegations about drug use and a jab about her ability to afford luxury items. She took full responsibility.
“I was like, ‘I’m so sorry. That’s not okay,'” Riley recalled telling her co-star.
The argument actually strengthened their friendship after Georgia understood what Riley was dealing with at the time. Still, Riley made sure to take accountability for her actions.
“I watched it, and I was like, ‘That was bad,'” she said. “I can’t even believe that happened.”
Kandi Burruss told her daughter she needed to “take accountability” and learn from her actions. Riley said she’s since reassessed her relationship with drinking and decided to “nip that in the bud.” Real growth looks like this—messy, honest, and committed to doing better.
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