Bobby Berk is explaining his decision to unveil plans for a new television series just one day after Netflix shared the news that “ Queer Eye ” would conclude after its forthcoming 10th season.

Interior designer Bobby Berk was one of the original five hosts of Netflix’s reality show “Queer Eye” — aka the Fab Five — but left after the Season 8 in 2023 and is now set to host his own HGTV show.

This was planned. Show announcements don’t happen on a whim,” the interior designer said when addressing criticism of the timing of the announcement.