Overview
- On Jan. 20, Karamo Brown declined live CBS Mornings and Today interviews for Queer Eye’s 10th and final season, saying he needed to protect his mental health.
- Emails relayed by the shows said Brown feared being bullied and that he has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years under guidance from his therapist to stay away.
- Jonathan Van Ness said he respects Brown and is proud he prioritized caring for himself, declining to speak for him.
- Former castmate Bobby Berk signaled support by posting heart emojis on Brown’s Instagram, and coverage noted Brown unfollowed several co‑stars.
- People reported a single‑source claim that Brown’s mother overheard cast members talking about him on set, a report that remains uncorroborated.