Tan France is officially closing a defining chapter of his career. After nearly a decade as one of the Fab Five on Netflix’s Queer Eye, the fashion expert and style icon has wrapped filming on the show’s final season, a shorter, five-episode farewell set in Washington, D.C.
Speaking shortly after production ended, France reflected on what it meant to bring the beloved makeover series to the nation’s capital for its final run. Filming in D.C., he said, felt meaningful but also challenging given the city’s current political climate.
“It was great filming in the Capitol,” France said. “It was hectic — very hectic — because of how things are right now. But it was good. It was a shorter season. It’s only five episodes, but it felt lovely doing it in D.C. for our farewell.”
Since debuting in 2018, Queer Eye has become one of Netflix’s most impactful unscripted hits, praised for its emphasis on empathy, personal growth and LGBTQ visibility. France, along with Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Bobby Berk, and the new addition of Jeremiah Brent helped redefine the makeover format, focusing as much on emotional transformation as outward change. Over nine seasons, the show earned multiple Emmy Awards and built a global fan base.
For France, the end of Queer Eye marks not just a goodbye, but a turning point. He acknowledged that after eight and a half to nine years with the series, he feels ready to move forward.
“I’m loving where my career might go,” he said. “I’ve been on Queer Eye for nine years — eight and a half, nine years — and that’s a long time. I’m ready to see what’s next.”
That next chapter is already taking shape. In recent years, France has expanded his résumé well beyond the makeover chair. He has hosted multiple reunion specials, including events tied to Selling Sunset and The White Lotus, and has become a familiar face across unscripted television. He also revealed that he is launching new digital projects later this year, signaling a shift toward more creator-driven and entrepreneurial work.
“I’m launching digital projects this year, which I’m really excited about,” France said, offering a glimpse into what fans can expect from him post–Queer Eye.
While France is eager for the future, his affection for queer storytelling remains clear. Asked about a favorite pop culture moment of the year, he quickly pivoted to praising LGBTQ-centered comedy.
“I know I should say Heated Rivalry, but I haven’t started watching it yet,” he said with a laugh. Instead, he highlighted Overcompensating, the comedy series from Benny Drama. “I love Benny Drama. I loved the show. I was worried it wasn’t going to get a second season because it took a long time, but I’m so glad they did.”
As Queer Eye prepares to take its final bow, France’s legacy on the show is secure. He helped make kindness fashionable, queerness accessible and style deeply personal for millions of viewers. Filming the final season in Washington, D.C., underscores how far the series, and its stars, have come, bringing messages of acceptance and self-worth to the heart of the country.
Though the Fab Five era is ending, Tan France’s influence is not. As he steps into a new phase of his career, one thing remains clear – he’s not done just yet.
