Hudson McLeroy is explaining his personal decision to move back to Atlanta after his split from Ariana Biermann.
“I was starting a business out of Atlanta, a car company. It was going really good until I had that car explode and a couple of speed bumps along the way,” Hudson, 24, shared on the Wednesday, September 23, episode of Next Gen NYC. “I didn’t f*** off to Atlanta. I was genuinely trying to start a business, trying to put forth effort into what Ariana said I wasn’t doing while we were dating.”
The Bravo star continued, “I also got readdicted to drugs. I was dealing with a lot of different things that were going on all at once.”
During the reunion show, which was hosted by Andy Cohen, Charlie Zakkour was critical of Hudson for moving out of New York City and not fighting for Ariana, 24, as she stayed in the Big Apple.
At one point, Ariana defended her ex and wished Charlie, 30, had a bit more empathy.
“You act like Hudson wasn’t down bad in a f***ing drug addiction,” she shared during the reunion taping. “You don’t think of situations. He went to rehab!”
Charlie, who claimed he didn’t know all the details about Hudson’s reality, replied, “At the time, all I saw was a guy saying a lot of things that he wanted about his ex and not doing jack s*** to get her.”
As Hudson struggled with his health, Ariana revealed that she remained in touch with his relatives.
“I was talking to his family often, helping with every kind of aspect with everything that I could and also not overstepping a boundary I was trying to create with him at the same time,” she shared. “When your life is at risk, all bets are off.”
When Andy, 58, asked if the pair briefly reconciled, Ariana confirmed that they tried to give things another chance. Ultimately, they decided to remain just friends and costars.
“Hudson had just gotten out of rehab, and I was going through a very traumatic point in my life,” she explained. “We found comfort in each other again. We’re family. We really are. And when push comes to shove, if Hudson needs me, no matter where I am in the world, I always want to be able to help him.”
In a separate interview with Bravo’s The Daily Dish, Hudson shared more insight into his journey.
“I can’t control everything that’s going on around me. I can’t control every relationship, every disappointment or everything life throws at me, but I am learning that I do have to control how I respond to those things,” he said in an interview published on Thursday, September 24. “I think that’s something I’m gonna continue to do for the rest of my life.”
Next Gen NYC is available to stream now on Peacock.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
