Bobby Berk, known as “the design guy” on the beloved Netflix reality show “Queer Eye,” has announced his departure from the series.
Bobby took to social media to reveal to fans all over the world that the upcoming eighth season of “Queer Eye” will be his last, a decision that he admitted was difficult for him to make.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season on Queer Eye. It’s not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one. Although my journey with Queer Eye is over, my journey with you is not. You will be seeing more of me very soon,” he said in his social media posts.
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He then wrote a heartfelt message to fans of the show as well as all the heroes they’ve featured, expressing his gratitude for the support throughout the six years since the premiere of the rebooted reality series.
“To the Queer Eye Community who have become family to me. The love that I have received from you all over the last 6 years has been absolutely surreal. You have tuned in and been dedicated fans and together we were able to share the healing powers of design. I learned from you all about kindness, love and acceptance and that has changed my life for the better. The way you have embraced me and accepted me for who I am is something that l will truly carry with me for the rest of my life. Throughout these years, you, the die-hard fans of Queer Eye, have all shared so many stories with me about how the show has touched your lives and I could not be more grateful to each and every one of you for being brave enough to share your experiences.”
He continued: “To all our wonderful, loving, amazing, and brave heroes there is so much I want to say, and so much gratitude I want to express to you all for letting me into your homes and hearts. It’s all because of you that I’ve kept going all these years and each and every one of you have changed me for the better. I’m so very proud of all of you! Being able to help guide you to find the best version of yourselves is something I never took for granted and never will.”
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Bobby hosts “Queer Eye” alongside Karamo Brown (Culture), Tan France (Style), Antoni Porowski (Food), and Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), collectively called The Fab 5. The rebooted series aired on Netflix in 2018 and has filmed in plenty of places across the USA including Atlanta, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Texas, and New Orleans.
Despite Bobby announcing his exit, Netflix confirmed that “Queer Eye” will still have a ninth season which is set to be filmed in Las Vegas.
His co-hosts and fellow Fab 5 members took to their own social media accounts to express their love, support, and gratitude for Bobby amid the news.
“Bobby we are #ForeverTheFab5 no matter what. I’m about to be a Netflix’s door & e-mails telling them you can’t leave! Who is coming with me? 😢😍 I love you!” Karamo wrote in the comments section of Bobby’s post.
“My heart is broken that season 8 will be Bobby’s last on Queer Eye! He is magic in what he designs and how he makes us all feel,” he added.
“#foreverthefab5 indeed, and don’t forget it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” Antoni said.
Meanwhile, JVN shared a photo of them all on his Instagram stories and wrote, “One of a kind & such a star. Love you Bobby.”
Tan has yet to comment about Bobby’s announcement but shared the Season 8 promo on his Instagram stories.
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We’ll definitely miss him! What are your reactions to this news? Share them in the comments below.
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