Queer Eye has been canceled by Netflix, meaning it won't return after Season 10. However, one former star will return to reality TV. On Thursday, July 10, HGTV announced that Bobby Berk, who formerly starred on Queer Eye until 2023, would be signing on for a new show.
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The six-episode show is titled Junk or Jackpot? and will see Berk help homeowners with their collections of goods, uncovering hidden treasures and rare finds. But what can viewers expect from the show, and what has Berk said? This is everything we know about Junk or Jackpot.
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The synopsis also reveals the role Berk will play on the show. It reads, "With a combination of humor, compassion and a celebration of the passionate collector in all of us, Bobby will support the homeowners through the process of sorting through, appraising and letting go of their stockpile, discovering the 'found money' along the way to achieving their dream makeover."
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Bobby shared his thoughts in a press release, as reported by Us Weekly, saying he was "excited to help passionate people sift through their cherished items and give them reimagined spaces that will best honor what they hold dear."
What else is exciting about the upcoming series? Well, its executive producer is WWE legend John Cena! Cena commented on how the show was formed, saying, "The idea for Junk or Jackpot? was born out of a conversation I had with friends. People often wonder if their collections are trash or treasure, and this show will help them find out."
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Berk has shared his thoughts about landing his own HGTV show in an Instagram post. On July 12, he posted a video of himself smiling and laughing. It's a truly joyous moment, and the text overlay shares what was happening. "The moment I found out I got my own HGTV show," the text reads, followed by a red heart emoji.
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In the caption, Berk wrote, "I still can't believe it's actually happening #hgtv #HBOMAX #fyp." Fans flooded the comment section with messages of support. "I'm so watching this!!! Stopped watching that after show after you left, by the way!" a fan wrote, referencing Queer Eye and Berk's exit. "Now I'll start watching HGTV again!" another shared.
Other reactions include, "Can't wait to watch! Congratulations, Bobby!," "Bobby baby we've all been rooting for you," and "Hurray! Congrats, it's well deserved."
Berk also shared an Instagram post taken from a screenshot of the Variety article about Junk or Jackpot?. His enthusiasm for the new show suggests that he is going to give this show his all, and fans are thrilled! Comments on this post, which was made a day earlier than Berk's reaction video, include, "Yesss something to LIVE for," "I love that Bobby posted this on the same day as Queer Eye posted that they're cancelled," and "And my fave fab 5 member gets his own show. Finally."
