Tan France has recently addressed rumors surrounding his alleged involvement in the departure of Bobby Berk from the popular Netflix reality show, Queer Eye. Bobby announced his decision to leave the show in November 2023, with his replacement, Jeremiah Brent, being announced by Netflix more recently.
In a statement, Tan denied trying to influence Bobby's departure or campaign for Jeremiah to take his place. He clarified that the casting decision was made by Netflix and production companies based on merit, emphasizing that Jeremiah was chosen as the best person for the job.
Speculation arose following reports from production sources claiming that Bobby had clashed with Tan and Jonathan Van Ness on set. The sources alleged that Tan and Antoni Porowski had advocated for Jeremiah to replace Bobby, with one source describing their actions as 'mean girl antics.' The report also accused Jonathan of being 'abusive' and difficult to work with.
In response to the rumors, Tan took to Instagram to set the record straight. He stated that Bobby's departure was not a result of any efforts on his part to have Jeremiah hired. Tan expressed his support for Jeremiah and emphasized that the casting process was conducted independently of any personal influence.
Tan's video addressing the situation was endorsed by Jonathan and Antoni on social media. Bobby, who has not confirmed that he was fired from the show, has yet to comment on the recent developments.
As the situation continues to unfold, fans of Queer Eye are eagerly awaiting further updates. BuzzFeed has reached out to representatives for Bobby for additional comments on the matter.
