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Bobby Berk Defends Timing of HGTV Series Announcement After 'Queer Eye' Finale News

He says the date was predetermined, not a reaction to the finale news.

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Overview

  • Berk says his HGTV rollout was set in advance and recounts Karamo Brown's quip, "Girl, the day after?", about the timing.
  • Netflix announced on July 9 that Queer Eye will end with a Washington, D.C.–set Season 10, and HGTV revealed Junk or Jackpot? on July 10.
  • Junk or Jackpot? is slated for late 2025 as a six-episode HGTV series executive produced by John Cena.
  • The series follows collectors evaluating massive, unusual troves and selling selected items to fund home renovations.
  • Berk exited Queer Eye in November 2023 after eight seasons, with Jeremiah Brent taking over the design role for the final seasons.