Queer Eye star speaks out on Netflix show’s controversial ending

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2 Jun 2026 • 11:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Queer Eye star speaks out on Netflix show’s controversial ending

  • Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye's food and wine expert, has reflected on the controversial way the Netflix makeover show concluded earlier this year.
  • Speaking to Variety, Porowski expressed sadness that the circumstances surrounding the show's end distracted from honouring the numerous individuals involved in its production.
  • He admitted to being “left with more questions than answers” regarding the show's conclusion.
  • Controversy arose as the final season aired, with Porowski's co-star Karamo Brown claiming he had felt "mentally and emotionally abused" on the show for years.
  • Brown was notably absent from promotional appearances with his co-stars, with one statement from his assistant indicating he was advised by his therapist to not attend.

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