Overview
- Rowan Henchy, 23, has been confirmed as a new cast member on Bravo/Peacock’s Next Gen NYC Season 2 in reporting tied to the show’s recent promotional rollout.
- Brooke Shields told TODAY that her immediate reaction was, “Oh, I was sick to my stomach,” and that she worried about the risks of reality-show exposure.
- Shields said she advised Rowan to “be the voice of reason,” to avoid bad behavior on camera, and to treat the appearance as a business choice to be leveraged into other opportunities.
- Shields also said the experience has boosted Rowan’s confidence and could serve as a stepping stone toward a career in broadcast journalism.
- Coverage notes the season leans on celebrity-family cameos and faster, image-focused marketing, and some outlets report a brief guest appearance by Shields with sourcing described as limited.