Jonathan Van Ness is being accused of having anger issues that caused people on the set of “Queer Eye” to experience “fear” due to their outbursts, a Rolling Stone exposé published Tuesday reveals.
“[There’s] a real emotion of fear around them when they get angry,” a source, who worked with the Netflix star, told the publication.
“It’s almost like a cartoon where it oozes out of them. It’s intense and scary.”
The insider claimed Van Ness, 36, would have a screaming match at least “once a week,” noting they were “a yeller.”
Other sources reportedly used words like “monster,” “nightmare,” and “demeaning” to describe Van Ness.
A rep for the TV personality, who identifies as non-binary, could not immediately be reached for comment. Netflix also did not immediately respond to our request.
Rolling Stone cites at least three people felt Van Ness was emotionally “abusive” and had “rage issues.”
Not just fellow cast members bust also the crew were among the ones who allegedly felt their wrath.
Netflix executives reportedly had at least one meeting with Van Ness over their alleged misconduct, but the exposé notes that ultimately not much change came from that discussion.
“There’s no accountability at all,” one insider claimed.
Sources also told Rolling Stone that Van Ness’ alleged behavior also trickled down to other cast members.
“When he comes on set, everything changes if he’s in a bad mood,” a source explained. “Working with him is very difficult in any capacity.”
Another source added, “How is it not obvious to everybody that none of these people are friends? None of them. They don’t hang out socially. They live very different lives.”
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