Who replaced Bobby Berk on Queer Eye? Details explored

Queer Eye season 9 will premiere on December 11 on Netflix. The streaming platform released the first-look images of the new Fab Five. Jeremiah Brent has stepped in to replace Bobby Berk, as seen in the show's first-look image where he is at the center.

Berk announced his exit from the reality show in November 2023. In February 2024, Netflix had already announced that Berk's spot on the Fab Five will be taken by Brent.

The interior designer Brent will join the returning grooming expert, Jonathan Van Ness, wine expert Antoni Porowski, fashion expert Tan France, and culture and lifestyle expert Karamo Brown.

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Who is the new Queer Eye star Jeremiah Brent?

According to Jeremiah Brent's website, he is an interior designer, author, and television personality. He is also the founder of the lifestyle brand Atrio and the interior design firm Jeremiah Brent Design (JBD), which has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Founded in 2012, Jeremiah Brent Design specializes in "creating intentional spaces that reflect the homeowner's past, present, and future." Brent is deeply immersed in his design firm, and the website describes his work process as follows:

"His process begins by developing an in-depth familiarity with his clients’ emotional lives and personal journeys, integrating the nuances of their stories into his design choices."

The website further mentions:

Rooted in his belief that interior design must reflect one’s past, present, and future, Brent’s work ultimately merges his heartfelt intentionality and forward-thinking vision to create spaces of indelibly singular beauty."

Brent's California modern style has repeatedly landed the Queer Eye star on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and Elle Decor’s A-List.

Jeremiah Brent rose to popularity through appearances on various TV shows, including The Rachel Zoe Project (2011), Home Made Simple on the Oprah Winfrey Network (2015), and Netflix's Say I Do (2020).

Along with his now husband and fellow interior designer Nate Berkus, Queer Eye star featured in TLC's design show Nate & Jeremiah by Design from 2017 to 2019. The couple went on to collaborate with HGTV and worked on two design-forward reality shows for the network.

They first hosted Nate & Jeremiah: Save My House in 2020. In the show, the duo helped other families renovate their houses, providing practical improvements with a stylish and innovative design.

The couple then went on to host two seasons of The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project in 2021 and 2023 respectively. The two have also appeared in season 2 of the HGTV's competition show Rock the Block.

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Jeremiah Brent reacts to replacing Bobby Berk on Queer Eye

In a March 27 interview with House Beautiful, Jeremiah Brent shared his thoughts on replacing Bobby Berk on Queer Eye. He emphasized that the production had been smooth and drama-free, with no tension among the cast members.

“I’ve got to tell you, there’s no drama with any of us. We’re all in a group chat. We’re having the time of our lives. Everybody’s heads and hearts are in the right spot. It’s really healthy right now, and I think we’re all really excited about this season,” Brent shared.

Stepping into Berk's shoes, Brent said that he knew what he had signed up for. He added that he loved his job and the pressure that came along with it.

“There is an amazing art department and team behind the scenes that are working hard around the clock. I’m excited to get in there, roll up my sleeves, earn my keep, and hopefully show people some really beautiful designs," he added.

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Queer Eye season 9 will premiere on December 11 on Netflix. The new Fab Five will continue the trend and help heroes/individuals with their total makeover. In the upcoming season, they will be heading to Las Vegas. Fab Five will assist heroes “from a former showgirl struggling to regain her confidence to a dedicated librarian in need of a change.”