Bobby Berk from Queer Eye left and was replaced, who is the new person?

After a highly anticipated wait, Netflix's popular reality show Queer Eye has finally returned for its ninth season. However, this time around, viewers will notice a change in the Fab Five's lineup.

Last year, one of the original members, Bobby Berk, announced that he would be leaving the show. His contract had expired and he felt that he had "mentally and emotionally" moved on from the show. When Netflix decided to renew Queer Eye, Bobby made the difficult decision not to return, as it would have required him to put a hold on multiple other projects he had in the works.

Instead, Netflix announced that Bobby would be replaced by fellow interior designer, Jeremiah Brent. He joins fashion expert Tan France, culture and lifestyle expert Karamo Brown, grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness, and food and wine expert Antoni Porowski. Here's everything you need to know about Bobby's departure and Jeremiah's arrival.

Jeremiah Brent, 40, is an interior designer who founded his own design firm, Jeremiah Brent Design, in 2011. Based in New York and LA, Jeremiah has made a name for himself in the industry. His breakthrough in television came when he became a styling associate to celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe on her show The Rachel Zoe Project. Since then, he has appeared on various shows such as TLC's Nate & Jeremiah By Design, The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project, Home Made Simple, and Say I Do (the wedding version of Queer Eye). He shares two children with his husband Nate Berkus and the family resides in Manhattan.

So why did Bobby Berk decide to quit Queer Eye? In November of 2023, Bobby took to Instagram to announce his departure. In a heartfelt post, he expressed his gratitude to the fans and the impact the show has had on his life. He also mentioned that being able to help the "heroes" on the show find the best version of themselves is something he will always cherish. However, he decided that season 8 would be his final season on the show.

According to a source, there were challenges with scheduling and a loss of interest from Bobby in filming the show. However, another source stated that his departure was amicable and he was not asked to leave.

When his co-stars found out about his exit, they were nothing but supportive. Karamo even joked about storming Netflix's offices to convince them to keep Bobby on the show. There were also rumors of tension between Bobby and Tan, as they were the only two members of the Fab Five who didn't follow each other on Instagram. However, Bobby later clarified that their disagreement was personal and had nothing to do with the show. He also hinted at a possible TV show of his own in the works.

Queer Eye fans can still catch all the heartwarming makeovers and life-changing advice from the Fab Five on Netflix. And who knows, maybe we'll see Bobby and Tan at each other's houses in the near future, as their friendship is too strong to let a little disagreement get in the way.

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