Overview
- He pulled out less than an hour before a scheduled CBS Mornings segment and also missed Today with Jenna & Sheinelle on Jan. 20.
- His assistant said he has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years, that his therapist advised him to stay home to protect his peace, and that he was worried about being bullied.
- Brown sent a pre-recorded message thanking fans, the crew and Netflix executives, saying he stayed home to protect his mental health and encouraging viewers to watch the final season.
- Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness and Jeremiah Brent said they were surprised by his absence but publicly supported his prioritizing self-care.
- Fans and outlets noted recent Instagram unfollows among cast members, Netflix did not provide comment to outlets, and Season 10 debuts on Netflix Jan. 21.