Ava Dash has responded to criticism surrounding her friendship with Summer House star Kyle Cooke, which has been a debated point ahead of the Next Gen NYC reunion. The topic came up in a trailer for the show's Season 2 reunion, courtesy of cast member Georgia McCann.

Georgia made a comment that sparked controversy, stating, "When you see huge age gaps, it's for social gain or financial gain." Ava quickly shot back with a pointed remark, saying, "This is coming from the girl f--king Omar for AC."

The debate continued when Ava appeared on What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. She expressed confusion about why her relationship with Kyle was a focal point in the reunion. "I just don't know what Kyle has to do with Next Gen NYC," she said. "So to me that doesn't make a lot of sense, but OK."

Kyle Cooke also addressed the issue, dismissing Georgia's assessment as oversimplified. "It was a pretty bold statement on behalf of Georgia," he said. "It's like these are the only two reasons why there's, you know, that big of a gap? And I was like, 'Wow, okay.'"

In an earlier interview on Watch What Happens Live, Kyle clarified his relationship with Ava, stating that their encounter was platonic. "That was a very friendly dinner," he explained. "We were at a family dinner doing a family blessing, holding hands, so I was holding her hand. It was just a random drinking day in New York."

However, Kyle did acknowledge having a romantic connection with Ava in the past. Speaking to Bravo Insider, he revealed, "Ava and I, you know, we're friends." When asked if they'd ever been romantically involved, Kyle replied, "Yes, we've had a little bit of a rendezvous at the Palm Tree Festival. Someone said we were kissing, and we were. But we were just friends."

Despite the speculation surrounding their relationship, both Ava and Kyle have confirmed that they are currently friends. As the debate continues, one thing remains clear – the dynamics between the reality stars are complex, and opinions are divided. The controversy has reignited discussions about the nature of celebrity relationships and the scrutiny they face in the public eye.