Bobby Berk is exiting ‘Queer Eye’ after Season 8 — read the cast’s reactions

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wrote in an Instagram post. “The love that I have received from you all over the last 6 years has been absolutely surreal. You have tuned in and been dedicated fans and together we were able to share the healing powers of design. “I learned from you all about kindness, love and acceptance and that has changed my life for the better,” he continued. “The way you have embraced me and accepted me for who I am is something that l will truly carry with me for the rest of my life.” The Texas native said that throughout his time on the show, several fans have reached out to him and relayed how it has impacted their lives.“[I] could not be more grateful to each and every one of you for being brave enough to share your experiences,” Berk added. “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season on Queer Eye.

It’s not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one.” “I love you all so so much and I’ll meet you all in Nola for one final season #foreverthefab5,” he concluded.

While Berk did not give a reason as to why he is departing the show, two of his castmates, food guru Antoni Porowski and grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness, commented their well wishes for the designer. “#foreverthefab5 indeed, and don’t forget it,” Porowski, 39, wrote alongside five red heart emojis.

Van Ness, 36, simply commented three red hearts. “@bobby we are #ForeverTheFab5 | no matter what. I’m about to be a Netflix’s door & e-mails telling them you can’t leave!