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Jonathan Van Ness was accused of having anger issues, which led people on the set of “Queer Eye” to experience “fear” with their outbursts. Rolling Stone Expression Published on Tuesday.
“[There’s] There's a real fear around them when they get angry,” a source who has worked with the Netflix star told the publication.
“It's almost like a cartoon where it comes out of them. It's intense and scary.
Van Ness, 36, has a shouting match “at least once a week,” the insider said, noting that they're “a screamer.”
Other sources are said to have used words such as “monster,” “nightmare” and “disgraceful” to describe Van Ness.
A representative for the TV personality, who identifies as non-binary, could not immediately be reached for comment. Netflix did not immediately respond to our request.
Rolling Stone reported that at least three people felt Van Ness was emotionally “abusive” and had “anger issues”.
Not only the co-stars but also the crew were among those who felt their wrath.
Netflix execs reportedly met with Van Ness at least once about their alleged misconduct, but reveals that little ultimately changed from that discussion.
“There's no accountability,” said one insider.
Sources also told Rolling Stone that Van Ness's behavior “freaked out” the rest of the cast.
“When he comes to the shoot, if he's in a bad mood everything changes,” explained a source. “Working with him is very difficult in any way.”
Another source added, “How is it not obvious to everyone that none of these guys are friends? None of them are. They don't socialize. They live very different lives.
The tension between the members of the Fab Five – which includes Karamo Brown, Dan France, Bobby Berg and Anthony Borowski – however their success will not come as a shock to fans of the show.
Earlier this year, Berg, 42, confirmed she had a fight with France, 40, behind the scenes.
“There was a situation, and it's between Dan and I, and it had nothing to do with the show,” the interior designer — who ultimately decided to leave the show — told Vanity Fair in January.
“It brewed something personal — and nothing romantic, to make that clear.”
Brown, 43, revealed last year that she, Berg and Van Ness were not invited to Borowski's bachelor party.
“Listen, I'm all about being honest and being open. We're not invited,” the self-help guru said in a September 2023 episode of “Watch What's Happening With Andy Cohen.”
However, he appeared to downplay the temptation, saying, “Here's the thing, family things like this — family things, weddings — cost money, so I don't blame it.”
“There was absolutely tension between everyone,” a production source told Rolling Stone before insisting, “especially from Jonathan Van Ness.”
“He doesn't want to share the spotlight with anyone,” the insider said. “There were times when we couldn't even film scenes with some members of the Fab Five because it got so bad.”
Van Ness has been a breakout star since returning to TV in 2018 with the revamped “Queer Eye.”
In December 2019, they became the first non-women to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, and have since become pioneers for trans rights issues.
“As much good as he wants to do in the world, I think it's pretty hypocritical,” said one insider.
“There's a definite contrast between the principles and values that Jonathan publicly stands for. They really center around this warmth, love and concern for others.
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The source continued, “There's a real difference between that and the way they treat people close to them. It is the opposite of what he is told and paid for.
However, one person pointed out that Van Ness has many layers, including the ability to be “very hot, very attractive” and to make someone “feel really good”.
However, the insider concludes, “But at least once a day, they have to yell at someone.
“It might be something small, but there's always going to be someone to point and blame and make you the villain of the day.”
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