Landon Barker and Alabama Barker Opt Out of ‘Next Gen LA’ Reality Spin-Off
Avery Sinclair here. Another day, another disappointment. Let’s dive in.
The latest grapevine confirms that Alabama Barker and Landon Barker will not be starring in the much-ballyhooed “Next Gen LA” reality series currently in development. According to TMZ’s insider updates, neither Barker sibling has signed on the dotted line for the Bravo franchise spin-off, despite persistent online chatter suggesting otherwise.
Representatives for both Alabama and Landon Barker told TMZ that the production company behind the project did approach them, but the pair politely declined. No contracts were ever exchanged and, contrary to rumors floating around social feeds, neither of the Barker children will appear on camera. Production sources also debunked recent speculation about former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson’s involvement, confirming Jackson was never approached for a role.
While the Barker duo may be sitting this one out, whispers around the studio lot hint at a different cast lineup under consideration. Among those the producers have reportedly reached out to are Nick Dubrow, son of Terry and Heather Dubrow, and Alexia and Sophia Umansky, the daughters of Kyle Richards. Larsa Pippen’s son Preston, Camille Grammer’s daughter Mason, and Adrienne Maloof’s sons also received preliminary inquiries, as did “Dance Moms” alum Nia Sioux. None of these names have been officially announced, and in many cases talks remain early and unconfirmed.
Sources emphasize that “Next Gen LA” is still in its infancy. No footage has been shot, the format is far from locked in, and there is no formal green light from Bravo at this stage. The concept, however, is fueled by the runaway success of “Next Gen NYC,” which pulled in an impressive 5.4 million viewers across platforms in its first 35 days and became Bravo’s most-watched series premiere ever.
If you were banking on watching the Barker siblings navigate the glittery hoops of Hollywood legacy, you might have to wait for another day or show. As for the rest of the celebrity offspring who did get a phone call, stay tuned—you never know which budding star might next grace our screens. Reality TV junkies can count on a roller-coaster of approvals and rejections before the final roster is set.
Reality spin-offs are never as straightforward as they seem. That glossy facade of family feuds and Instagram moments takes months of planning, casting reversals, and deal-making detours. “Next Gen LA” might still make sense for Bravo executives, but the cast list looks far from locked in, and rumor control is likely just getting started.
So there you have it – another spin-off that never was, at least for the Barker siblings. More updates will surface as soon as someone actually agrees to show up on set. Stay skeptical, folks.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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