TheQueer Eyedrama keeps getting worse.

Tan Franceissued a statement denying that he tried to getBobby Berkto leaveQueer Eye.

For context, Bobby announced his departure from the hit Netflixreality showin November 2023.

Tan France poses in a buttoned suit jacket at an event

Bobby’s replacement, designerJeremiah Brent, wasannouncedby Netflix last month.

Tan and I had a moment, he told the publication.

It was something personal that had been brewing and nothing romantic, just to clarify that."

Bobby Berk in a suit and standing before a BAFTA event backdrop

Then, earlier this week, Rolling Stone released areportonQueer Eyebased on interviews with production sources.

They claimed that Bobby was “butting heads” with both Tan and Jonathan Van Ness.

“Yes, I’ve heard what’s going on,” he began.

The cast of Queer Eye at an event, seated at a table with a floral centerpiece, smiling for the camera; Tan has his arm around Bobby's shoulder

“I just want to address one point real quick.

My former colleague getting fired had nothing to do with me trying to get my friend hired.

Netflix and the production companies did a full-on casting.

The cast of Queer Eye pose for a group photo on the red carpet

I didn’t put my friend up for the job.

They ended up getting it because they were the best person for the job.”

“Am I so happy that they have the job?

Tan gesturing with hand, wearing a star-patterned top, with bird illustrations on wall behind

And that’s all I’ll say on the matter.

The video was quickly “liked” by Jonathan and Antoni.

We’ll keep you posted with any updates.

Tan posing with hand on chin, birds illustrated on wall behind, casual attire

Representatives for Bobby declined to comment.

UPDATE Bobby tweeted the following:

pic.twitter.com/9R3mEIhxUD

Instagram screenshot showing likes by Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski on a user's post