"I Was Mentally Abused for Years"... 'Queer Eye' Karamo's Absence from Final Season Promotion Sparks Controversy

Netflix's flagship reality show 'Queer Eye' has been engulfed in shocking internal revelations just a day before the highly anticipated release of its final season. Karamo Brown, the cultural expert and emotional anchor of the 'Fab 5', has claimed he was abused by his colleagues and has completely refused to participate in the official promotional schedule.

According to U.S. local media on the 21st (Korean time), Karamo Brown did not appear for the interviews scheduled for the 20th (local time) on 'CBS Mornings' and 'NBC Today Show'.

◆ "To Protect My Peace... I Was Abused"

It was not just a scheduling issue. CBS Mornings host Gayle King read a shocking memo sent by Karamo's team. Karamo's assistant conveyed that "Karamo is worried about being bullied". In a video message, Karamo revealed, "I have felt mental and emotional abuse for the past several years" and stated, "Following my therapist's advice, I decided not to attend to protect myself and my peace. This is how I practice the self-love I have taught."

◆ Mixed Reactions from Members... "Family is Complicated" vs "Proud"

The reactions from the remaining members left at the scene were oddly mixed.

• Antoni Porowski (Food): "To say I was surprised is an understatement. Our family has been together for 10 years, and family is inherently complicated. We are no exception." (Discomfort)

• Jonathan Van Ness (Beauty): "Karamo has always taught us to take care of ourselves first. I am proud that he actually did that today." (Support)

• Tan France (Fashion): "This show is not about us, but about the heroes we help." (Changing the subject)

◆ A Bittersweet Finale to an 8-Year Journey

This season 10 is set in Washington D.C. and is the final season of the series that has continued for 8 years since its reboot in 2018. Given that the program has emphasized 'inclusivity' and 'unity' throughout the series, the discord and abuse revelations among members just before the finale have shocked fans even more.

'Queer Eye' season 10 will be released worldwide on today (21st) via Netflix.