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‘Next Gen NYC’ star Shai Fruchter calls out Kyle Cooke over Ava Dash hookup at 2026 VRT Awards

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Nungesser, S. (2026, October 8). ‘Next Gen NYC’ star Shai Fruchter calls out Kyle Cooke over Ava Dash hookup at 2026 VRT Awards. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/08/entertainment/next-gen-nyc-star-shai-fruchter-calls-out-kyle-cooke-over-ava-dash-hookup-at-2026-vrt-awards/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-08 · by Samantha Nungesser

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During the 2026 VRT Awards, "Next Gen NYC" star Shai Fruchter publicly stated that he is no longer seeing Ava Dash, who had previously hinted at a possibility of rekindling their relationship. The tension escalated when Fruchter mentioned Cooke's involvement with Dash and quipped for others to ask him directly about it. At the event, co-star Ariana Biermann noted that Fruchter has other romantic prospects without naming anyone specifically.
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The second annual Virtual Reali-Tea Awards, held at Edison Ballroom in New York City, celebrated reality TV stars from shows like "The Real Housewives," "Summer House," and "Selling Sunset." The event featured over 60 honorees walking the red carpet, with highlights including Rowan Henchy's homage to her mother Brooke Shields' style. Golden Kettle winners included Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Kelly Bensimon, who received a lifetime achievement award from Joan Vassos of "The Golden Bachelorette." Additionally, Ariana Biermann won the “Breakout Star” award despite recent challenges related to her brother KJ's arrest.

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🔮 The “Real Housewives of New York City” newbie exclusively told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” why she wouldn’t want Stewart, whom she described as her “best friend,” to join the hit Bravo show in a full-time capacity.
🔮 Porsha Williams confirmed Erin Lichy was “acting up” at Dorinda Medley’s party featured in the “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” finale.
🔮 “I made mistakes and I will take responsibility for my own actions.”
🔮 However, they broke up in May 2026 after nearly three years of dating.
🔮 Toye said she was “not impressed” by the mansion, stating that her boss and friend, Martha Stewart, would think it was a “dump.”
🔮 Whether or not that will last remains to be seen.
🔮 “They’re constantly trying to get info that they can throw up on the show, instead of just being themselves and acting like themselves, and not be higher than mighty.”
🔮 The reality TV icons, whose Palm Beach-based spinoff will premiere later this month, made their way up to the stage, where they delivered an iconic acceptance speech. Want to watch from home?Philo
🔮 De Lesseps — who has had a busy year of filming “The Golden Life” and Bravo’s “Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” — will also embark on The Love Tour, her new Countess Cabaret show that’s themed around the single.
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CoverGirl Philo Tri-State Cadillac VRT Awards the VRT Awards

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Fruchter PERSON · 8× Dash PERSON · 7× Biermann PERSON · 2× Murphy PERSON · 2× Philo ORG · 2× CoverGirl ORG · 1× Danny Murphy PERSON · 1× Evan Real PERSON · 1× Kahlúa ORG · 1× Tri-State Cadillac ORG · 1×

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As for whether he wants to have date nights with the model, Fruchter said, “Not right now.” “Ask Kyle,” he quipped, referring to Dash’s kiss with “Summer House” star Kyle Cooke, who was also present at the gala-style event, and took home the VRT Award for “Hot-Tea of the Year.”
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The “Next Gen NYC” star confirmed that he’s no longer seeing Dash when “Virtual Reali-Tea” hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real pressed him for more information during Tuesday night’s 2026 VRT Awards, sponsored by Tri-State Cadillac, CoverGirl, Philo and Kahlúa. asserted
Murphy → confirm → Cadillac
“Have we been having date nights with Ava?” Murphy asked, to which Fruchter replied, “Nope.” asserted
Fruchter → have → which
Want to watch from home?Philo is the exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 VRT Awards, and the only place you’ll find the full show this year. asserted
you → want → show
It’s free to watch on Philo’s ad-supported platform starting Oct. 9.Plus, you can catch up on last year’s awards now on Philo.com/VRTs. asserted
you → ’ → Philo.com/VRTs
As for whether he wants to have date nights with the model, Fruchter said, “Not right now.” “Ask Kyle,” he quipped, referring to Dash’s kiss with “Summer House” star Kyle Cooke, who was also present at the gala-style event, and took home the VRT Award for “Hot-Tea of the Year.” asserted
who → want → Year
“Next Gen NYC” Season 2 brought forth an unexpected romance between Fruchter and Dash. asserted
Season → bring → Fruchter
During the Season 2 reunion, the pair revealed that they had “hooked up” on an un-filmed cast trip to the Bahamas. asserted
they → reveal → Bahamas
However, Dash also confirmed that she had “[shared] a kiss” with Cooke in the Hamptons over the summer, describing the moment as a “cheeky little music festival kiss.” asserted
she → confirm → kiss
Fruchter and Dash spoke about their short-lived romance at the reunion, sharing that there was “a lot of miscommunication” that prompted them to call it quits. asserted
that → speak → it
Still, at the time, Dash seemed open to rekindling her relationship with Fruchter in the future. asserted
Dash → seem → future
“I think Shai knows that if he wants to ask me on a date and plan it, then I’ll say yes and we can go do that,” she said. asserted
she → think → that
“But until then, I’m not just going to say, ‘Hey, let’s hang out.’” asserted
’s → go → ?
Unfortunately, it doesn’t sound like Fruchter shares the same sentiments. asserted
Fruchter → sound → sentiments
When chatting with Murphy and Real at the VRT Awards, Fruchter’s co-star Ariana Biermann chimed in to note that he has “plenty of options” as far as romantic prospects. asserted
he → chat → prospects
In fact, Fruchter confirmed that he is currently “seeing someone,” though he didn’t name names. asserted
he → confirm → names
The fashion lover attended the VRT Awards with co-stars Biermann, Liam Obergfoll and Rowan Henchy. asserted
lover → attend → Biermann
Just as he and Dash are keeping things friendly, Biermann told Page Six on the red carpet that she and Obergfoll are also “not dating,” despite cozying up to one another throughout the evening. asserted
she → keep → evening
The first two seasons of “Next Gen NYC” are currently streaming on Peacock. Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → stream → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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