Bobby Berk Slams Netflix for Silent ‘Queer Eye’ Finale Announcement
My name is Jaden Patel, and if you’re looking for a dramatic twist in the world of reality TV, buckle up. Because Bobby Berk just dropped a truth bomb on Netflix with all the subtlety of a velvet-covered sledgehammer.
Let’s be honest—nobody really expects Hollywood to send out a memo when they’re about to pull the plug on your show. But when you’ve spent eight seasons sweating through home makeovers and emotional transformations, wouldn’t it be nice to get a heads-up before the world finds out via press release?
Berk, the former design guru of Queer Eye, isn’t exactly thrilled that Netflix didn’t give him a whisper of warning before announcing Season 10 would be the final one. Especially since he had just inked a deal with HGTV for his new series, Junk or Jackpot?, which was announced the very next day. “They could have easily given me a heads-up,” Berk told People Magazine. “I mean, I was only on the show for eight seasons. It’s not like I was extras number three from episode five.”
Yes, Berk left the Fab Five after Season 8, replaced by Jeremiah Brent, but timing is everything—and this felt suspiciously like being ghosted by a long-term partner right after you swipe right on a new dating app profile.
Even Karamo Brown, his former co-star, raised an eyebrow at the calendar alignment. “Girl, the day after?” Berk recalled. And honestly? If Karamo’s side-eye could kill, Netflix would be trending in obituaries.
Berk insists it was pure coincidence. “Show announcements don’t happen on a whim,” he said. “I swear on my mother’s life, my show announcement date was set.” Which, sure, sounds believable until you remember we’re talking about television scheduling—a realm where chaos reigns and logic goes to die.
And while Berk made a graceful exit from Queer Eye back in November 2022, penning a heartfelt Instagram post about how it was “a necessary decision,” he also hinted that not everything behind the scenes was sunshine and throw pillows. He confirmed there was some behind-the-scenes tension with Tan France, though he clarified it wasn’t romantic—just personal. “There was a situation,” he told Vanity Fair. “That’s between Tan and I.” So, no spoilers here, just vibes.
Fast-forward to last month, when HGTV officially announced Berk as the host of Junk or Jackpot?, a show executive produced by John Cena (yes, *that* John Cena) that follows collectors rummaging through their own chaotic stashes—from superhero figurines to rare puppets. The next day? Netflix drops the news that Season 10, set in Washington D.C., will be the last. “10 seasons. Fab Five. One last go ‘round,” they wrote on X. Smooth move, Netflix. Real smooth.
In a world where even your local cable provider gives more notice before cutting your internet, Berk’s frustration is… understandable. Was it sabotage? Probably not. Was it awkward? Absolutely. Did it feel like getting dumped via text while someone else texts you asking for dinner plans? Exactly.
So what’s next? Well, Berk’s moving forward with HGTV, and Netflix is wrapping up a decade-long run of feel-good makeovers. But if nothing else, this saga proves one thing: in the land of streaming, nobody gets a goodbye card. Just a cold email marked “Final Season.”
Well, there you have it. Another chapter in the ongoing saga of showbiz logistics and emotional whiplash.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Vanity Fair, NY Post
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