Who needs dating apps when you have a matchmaker in the family?
On Day 3 of BravoCon 2025, Riley Burruss spilled more details about the mystery man in her life. The Next Gen NYC cast member revealed she had met her boyfriend through her stepsister, Kaela Tucker, and she was clearly grateful for the introduction.
“How did I find [him]?” she asked during the November 16 Thank U, Next Gen panel. “You know, I met him through my sister.”
Riley began teasing the romance over the summer, when she posted a cute PDA photo with her new beau. The mirror selfie showed The Real Housewives of Atlanta daughter rocking an all-denim cowboy look for a Beyoncé concert, while her boyfriend was seen kissing her on the cheek.
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Riley Burruss shares more details about her new man
Fast-forward to the July 15 episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, when Riley set the record straight on her relationship status. The Atlanta daughter confirmed she had a boyfriend, but remained tight-lipped about his identity.
“I think everyone knows I like to keep my life private,” she began, “but now, you know…”
“You’re on a reality TV show,” host Andy Cohen quipped.
“But I still try to keep my love life, you know, close to my heart,” she responded.
Riley then briefly touched on the aforementioned PDA photo, insisting she “didn’t know people would care” about the post. Her mother, RHOA alum Kandi Burruss, chimed in on the conversation, recalling how she reacted to all the attention Riley’s relationship had garnered.
“This is the first time this has happened to her,” Kandi told Andy. “So, I sent it to our family group chat. I said ‘Riley, you made it! The blogs picked up your boyfriend!’”
Riley went on to say that she had known her new man “for a while,” but they didn’t become exclusive until earlier this year.
Will Riley Burruss’ boyfriend ever appear on camera?
During Sunday’s Thank U, Next Gen panel, Riley was asked why she was so hesitant to speak about her new man, a decision that led some to believe he would never appear on camera.
“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,” she added. “You’ll have to tune in. He’s amazing.”
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What does Kandi Burruss think of Riley Burruss’ boyfriend?
While Riley is clearly head over heels for her new boyfriend, many wondered what Kandi thought of her daughter’s budding relationship. The Grammy winner shared her thoughts during a recent appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s daytime talk show.
“I like him a lot… I love him because he’s smart, and he’s like really pushing [Riley] to do better,” Kandi explained. “I think that helps when you have good influence around you, somebody who sees great things for you, and he has his own thing going on. He’s educated, he’s doing big things.”
As Riley’s relationship continued to blossom, Kandi’s marriage to Todd Tucker took an unfortunate and shocking turn. On Friday, November 21, the RHOA alum announced she and her husband had split after 11 years of marriage. See what she had to say about her decision to pursue a divorce.
