Jonathan Van Ness Accused Of Being Abusive And A Monster On Queer Eye Set: Report

Jonathan Van Ness , who became the breakout star of Netflix s Queer Eye reboot thanks to their sunny disposition, is being accused of being a monster off-camera. 

Four anonymous Queer Eye production sources and three sources who have worked with Van Ness told Rolling Stone  in a report published Tuesday that the celebrity hairstylist (who uses they/he/she pronouns) regularly lashes out at crew members and those who work closely with them. The sources described Van Ness as a nightmare and a monster who is demeaning and emotionally abusive and has rage issues. 

Jonathans a person who contains multitudes and who has the capacity to be very warm, very charismatic, and has the capacity to make you feel really special that they are paying attention to you, one source who worked with Van Ness told Rolling Stone. But at least once a day, they would need to yell at somebody. It might be something small, but theres always going to be somebody to point out and blame and make the villain of the day.

Another anonymous source whos worked with Van Ness described the reality TV personality as being intense and scary. 

[Theres] a real emotion of fear around them when they get angry, the source explained to the magazine. Its almost like a cartoon where it oozes out of them. 

These descriptions seem to be the antithesis of Van Ness public persona of an optimistic, kind, albeit over-the-top, personality who is also loudly passionate about transgender rights and bridging political divides . 

As much good as he wants to do in the world, I think a lot of it is very hypocritical, a production source told Rolling Stone. 

Theres a definite contrast between the principles and the values that Jonathan stands for publicly, another source who worked with Van Ness explained. Theyre really centered around having this warmth, love, and care for other people. Theres a real contrast between that and the way that they treat the people who are closest to them across the board. Its the opposite of what this person is touted and paid to be.

Sources also alleged that Netflix executives had at least one meeting with Van Ness about the behavior, but it went nowhere, with one source saying Netflix actively rewards them for their bad behavior.

Theres no accountability at all, another person who has worked with Van Ness said.

HuffPost has reached out to Van Ness and Netflix for comment but did not receive an immediate response. 

Rolling Stones expos also touches on fellow Queer Eye host Bobby Berks recent departure from the show after eight seasons. Berk announced his decision to leave on Instagram in November, with a slideshow of photos that include one of him and his Queer Eye cast mates seemingly having a good time hanging out with one another.  

Its with a heavy heart that I announce that season 8 will be my final season on Queer Eye, the shows resident interior designer said on Instagram. Its not been an easy decision to be at peace with, but a necessary one. Although my journey with Queer Eye is over, my journey with you is not. You will be seeing more of me very soon.

Although Berks departure appears to be amicable and good-natured, the sources who spoke to Rolling Stone said there were less sunny reasons for his exit. This includes allegations that Berks fellow cast mates Tan France and Antoni Porowski engaged in mean-girl antics to have Berk replaced by Frances friend and interior designer, Jeremiah Brent, who did eventually get the gig . 

Berk recently confirmed to Vanity Fair that there was a rift between him and France , saying they had a moment on set but that they will be fine.

There was a situation, and thats between Tan and I, and it has nothing to do with the show, Berk told Vanity Fair . It was something personal that had been brewing and nothing romantic, just to clarify that. 

To read the article in full, head over to Rolling Stone .