Queer Eye is back for season 8 this January. Before viewers are introduced to a whole new host of cast members on the show, expert Bobby Berk took a moment to reflect on the past Heroes he’s worked with. Fans’ minds were immediately cast back to episode 1 featuring the late Tom Jackson.
Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, and Antoni Porowski all make up Queer Eye‘s Fab Five since the show rebooted on Netflix in 2018. Many fans are sad to hear season 8 will be Bobby’s last on the show. More simply share their love for the interior design guru on his latest Instagram post.
Queer Eye fans recall favorite episodes
Taking to Instagram ahead of Queer Eye season 8’s release, Bobby asked his fans and followers if they had a favorite episode.
Many Netflix subscribers shared the episodes that warmed their hearts the most, including season 7’s episode 3, ‘Speedy For Life’ featuring Ray ‘Speedy’ Walker.
Another said: “There is a few but the ladies at Jones Bar-B-Q Kansas City are prob my favs.”
Others commented the show has too many great episodes to choose from – after all, the Fab Five didn’t just win another Emmy for nothing.
One said it always gets them emotional, writing: “I cry my eyes out watching every episode of this show. Just so happy for these wonderful people.”
Remembering Tom Jackson
Queer Eye’s Tom Jackson quickly became a fan-favorite on the show after he appeared in the first 2018 reboot episode alongside Tan, Jonathan and co.
The star of ‘You Can’t Fix Ugly’ talked about his battle with lupus during the episode and ended up reconnecting with his ex-wife after his makeover. However, they later split again.
His time on Queer Eye had fans’ hearts melting, many even said his episode has them “sobbing” every time they watch it.
More said of the episode: “I just loved his personality and was so open and what you did with his apartment was amazing.”
Tom sadly passed away in 2023 which was news to some fans commenting on Bobby’s post.
Expressing their shock at the news, one said: “Did he pass? That’s so sad! He was a sweetie.”
More commented “RIP” and paid tribute to the late Netflix star. He passed at the age of 63 last year after a battle with a cancer called metastatic adenocarcinoma per his obituary.
it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a member of our Queer Eye family. Rest in peace, Tom Jackson pic.twitter.com/OiNpT3IneA
— Queer Eye (@QueerEye) March 9, 2023WATCH QUEER EYE ON NETFLIX FROM JANUARY 24
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