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Jonathan Van Ness ‘almost got gout’ from eating too much of one food during Queer Eye season 9
Jonathan Van Ness ‘almost got gout’ from eating too much of one food during Queer Eye season 9
What the?! Jonathan Van Ness shares how his Queer Eye season 9 filming experience was no walk in the park. The Netflix star shares how he “almost got gout” from eating a rich food far too much. JVN explains how he went “Bethenny Frankel” with his eating habits – and landed himself in a spot of bother.
After what feels like a lifetime, Queer Eye is back this December. No, there’s no Bobby Berk in tow. And, that’s super sad. But, people have the addition of Jeremiah Brent to the cast – so who can really complain? It’s time to meet a fresh batch of new Heroes and see their lives totally transformed. As Karamo Brown, Tan France, and Antoni Porowski get to work, it seems JVN had some battles of his own during filming.
Jonathan Van Ness’ shellfish error
When it comes to food, Antoni is Queer Eye’s go-to guy. But, it turns out it’s JVN who’s been having a mare in the kitchen department in season 9.
When he wasn’t busy transforming people’s looks as the Netflix show’s grooming expert, Jonathan was apparently eating “too many crab legs” per an exclusive interview with People.
The whole group’s love for crab legs went a step too far. And, JVN “almost ended up with gout.”
He explains: “I ate so much crab legs in Las Vegas that I almost got gout.”
Cleveland Clinic says gout is: “A painful form of arthritis. Extra uric acid in your body creates sharp crystals that collect in your joints, causing pain, swelling, and other symptoms.”
A buildup of excess uric acid in your body causes gout and crab can be known to raise levels if eaten in excess.
Queer Eye star got his doctor involved
Usually, the Queer Eye stars’ obsessions are centered around their talents. Tan loves a French Tuck, for example.
But, JVN’s breaking the mold this season as he’s less concerned with a curly blow out, and more interested in crab legs – and different variations of them at that.
He explains: “I had to talk to my doctor about it because I became really obsessed with Alaskan king crab legs and snow crab legs.
“I was ordering crab legs like Bethenny Frankel to salons and eating buttered crab legs out of plastic bags outside of salons in Vegas heat at noon…”
Former Real Housewives star Bethenny is known for her love of seafood boils. She’s known for taking to social media to share her “chaotic” shellfish-focused dinners with the world.
With any luck, Jonathan’s set to take a step back from the crab. And, jig up his diet. Because, well, no one wants gout.
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