Jeff Lewis on Jenni Pulos and "Flipping Out"

Jeff Lewis tells Jenny McCarthy why he took down the photo of "Flipping Out" costar Jenni Pulos with an X over her face, if he regrets doing it, why he misses her, if he went too far, and if the show will be back for another season on Bravo.
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[@maxinefogarty663]

Jeff Lewis was the reason why I started watching bravo!!!!! I watch every night that flipping out is on! Without him bravo wouldn’t be where they are at now!!!!

[@katew.176]

@@lauriekittle9459 omg really? Jeff can be pretty nasty and mean- spirited himself. You must be watching a different show.

[@marcim5143]

I can’t imagine not having “Flipping Out” on the air anymore . It’s one of Bravos best shows. 😟😟

[@rodgerkehl8399]

Have you adjusted?

[@michelegraham9044]

My favourite show not being renewed???? Nooooo. Come on Bravo - give him a new contract. It’s one of the few shows that makes me laugh out loud.

[@grandmapsz]

Please renew the show!

[@brooksidecourt]

I love Jeff Lewis. I think I see a lot of myself in him (should I be afraid? 😆)

[@ivonneleaty8501]

So sad I love the show. I have been watching for years. I hope Jeff and Jenny make up to many years of friendship to let go. You guys are family.

[@elizabethwilliams1765]

I watch flipping out to watch Jeff not Jenni. Please renew contract!

[@barbwirerope]

His contract wasn't renewed.

[@myrtleborodziuk7163]

I love watching Jeff Lewis. I wish they would give him a design show

[@mimicoolwhip5991]

He needs to write a book...or maybe a few! One on how to decorate/design your home & maybe a tell all type book which at the very least includes his childhood details, how he came out, his struggles with that & issues growing up.

[@bonnieevans5291]

Flipping Out is my favorite Bravo show. PLEASE tell me it’s coming back. Jeff sometimes treads right down the middle of that “line” that doesn’t need to be crossed but that is what makes the show.

[@redpillyoass5894]

Bravo would be fools to let this show end. Flipping Out is the very best program they’ve ever had.

[@brittneyb.williams1520]

I’m obsessed with Jeff! He is my alter-ego! 🔥💪🏼💋

[@mastiffpeople4868]

Noooooo....they need to renew!!!

[@kaydonley7796]

It is called Flipping Out for a reason, his attitude. BUT we love the show. Gonna miss it.

[@runningkirkwa2934]

I love flipping out. I have watched it every season

[@kellyj5389]

Love Jeff. He is great at what he does. And he walks the talk. Period

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

Sounds like Jenni has had enough of Jeff's verbal abuse. It's not okay to be verbally attacked, then ask for forgiveness and then do it again and again. The "break-up" needs to happen. I will miss the show if it's cancelled, but it's getting boring. Too much drama and not enough designing and seeing the finished product. Jeff also needs to take a serious look at his relationship with Gage. You could cut the tension with a knife. They should not work together. It's just too much for a relationship to endure.

[@joansnow4013]

I love the guy! People just need to get over his OCD aspects. Too bad about Jenny, she will be back. He is direct, I wish more people were acceptable. Good with the bad!

[@DanielleWojtaszek]

Wow, he totally has a radio voice!

[@sandycampbell9783]

I still like him. He’s human.

[@donnaleigh5001]

R last - What a stupid comment!.

[@marjtaglieri2892]

Not on this planet! He is OCD, NARCISSISTIC, RUDE, GOSSIP

[@aanon5716]

1) jeff is the reason i watch his show. he cracks me up, he seems (as much as you can tell from tv) like a really good person-his flipping out on occasion included, & i love his designs. 2) jenny made a sleaze move & i would kinda find that almost unforgivable too w/o a sincere apology & reason. 3) i couldnt care less if jenny was back on the show or not BUT i would miss jeff & all his employees as they come & go. 4) i will definitely tune in to his radio show. 5) what i like most is his honesty & his natural comedic delivery.

[@ivy_caine5302]

I love this guy. You don’t get more real than Jeff Lewis.

[@justinebrown2313]

Jeff is Jeff....love him or hate him.... I happen to find him funny.

[@karenemery4906]

Jeff was very professional on the last show. She was acting on a reality show. Her dreams were fulfilled by being on the show. She mad money and married mommy! She now has the power to be a mom and go on to have a different career in actin. She can prove she has the ability to act part time, she has a husband and children to keep her happy I think the end show proves he had her best interests at heart. Go for it Jenny. Bravo, keep Jeff working on Bravo.

[@theresaehrichs9149]

I’m going to be so sad if he doesn’t come back!!! I love him! At least he is honest!!! No bullshit with him!!!

[@tammybrown4901]

Exactly ❤

[@douglaswild3852]

I’d like to hear Jenni’s take on this. Since when is a red X through someone’s face funny?? What good is an apology if it’s not sincere, or if it’s only done to save a TV show.

[@B_Bodziak]

I don't think he's ever sincere when he apologizes because he continues to do the same things over and over. Apology. Repeat Behavior, apology. Repeat.

[@lindsay-bay]

me too, I watch Flipping out for Jeff and Jeff only....JP is likable enough, but she is not the show, he is, and now Gage, and his daughter. Great show, love it. Great guy, sad about his grandmother.

[@Scrapla1]

He may be rude by at least he is real and you know where he stands and feels about you.

[@deirdre581]

Jeff needs to learn that the way he treats people has consequences...jenni...vanina, zoila, trace.

[@lisaavalos6890]

He's so ungrateful

[@deannabanana9766]

Jeff's a big asshole. He always has been.

[@tammybrown4901]

Yes hes very forward

[@ptproc]

Flipping out is the only thing I consistently watch on bravo. They better renew! I think Jeff has grown & is continually growing as a lot of ppl do. I think that jenni is like family to him and I hope he can mend this relationship especially w his gma passing and w Zoila gone. Both Jeff and jenni need to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries and then they can continue their working friendship and relationship.

[@calikat8654]

Jeff and Jenni really need to find common ground. They're only hurting themselves. I find them both hilarious and endearing. You can see that they both love each other. Renew Flipping Out

[@mj6962]

And in the meantime Bravo is airing a bunch of his episodes now

[@tammybrown4901]

Yep

[@lindafarner9755]

Jeff get over it and call Jenni. We need both of you for the show

[@bettywith2girls]

I think, if I were Jenny, I'd call Jeff (not to apologize but to explain what he did and how that affected her) and then quit the show, saying because of the time away from her kids and family or to pursue other business opportunities was the reason. Then wait 6-months to a year to release a tell-all book, where she could make up the income loss from quitting the show but the good thing is she wouldn't have to deal with Jeff anymore, on a daily basis. I don't think Jenny is the type that would say really bad things, or try to get Jeff in trouble, with all their many years of being friends...it must have been something big Jeff did to her that she finally had it and went to their bosses. The dynamics have changed in their friendship considerably because they are not two single people anymore; them against the world. Everybody has a partner in life and kids now, and there are lots of other people involved who work there now. Jenny's not Jeff's only friend anymore, which kinda was the case when they started out. I do watch "Flipping Out" but with all the stuff happening, it's not my favorite Bravo show and I don't think canceling it would be the worst thing in the world. They had a good, long run and Jeff and his family and his many businesses will be just fine.

[@Queenmarie88]

Jeff can be a rude pompous ass yes he can but he’s also immensely talented, direct and very funny. I also love the way he is with his animals. He loves animals. OMG the Stewey episode just about tore my heart out. I hope Flipping Out continues !!!

[@karenemery4906]

I hope you get back together. I love her, and I love you. I love your program.

[@robyoung9968]

I have always liked this show, I don’t care about the Fuc-ing House wives, but the drama on this show is always fun.. I admire his life and I love to see the great homes and his design skills.. I like Jenny, the show won’t be the same without her. BRAVO I do wish you’d bring back Million dollar decorators.. My favorite design show anywhere, ever..

[@traciemitchell2501]

Friendships have ups and downs. Sometimes u do things when your Emotional. Worse thing u can do. I Pray these two work it out. I love them together.

[@sallymanson882]

Jenni doesn't have a place on the show anymore anyway.

[@donnaleigh5001]

Sally Manson - So True. I like Jenny but the show would be just as good without her.

[@pics8619]

@@donnaleigh5001 now way

[@dreamingonmelrosestreet1362]

I guess that's why they brought on the new assistant. Slowly moving Jenny out

[@mkultramagickool-aid4375]

I know Jeff & Gage IRL. They are both very genuine, moral, dynamic people.

[@rosemaryparker2567]

Loved him from the beginning and laughed more then any other show. Like Jenny will miss them all. Isn't Monroe lucky to have h8m and gage.

[@barbwirerope]

The problem, and why Jeff finds himself in trouble all the time, is that he is not funny. His 'funny' reads as mean or nasty most of the time. I don't know how Gage (or anyone else for that matter) stands being around him for any length of time. I wouldn't last 5 minutes before popping him in the face. Good for Jenni for moving on. I think it was probably way overdue.

[@hotlittlezombiekiller2729]

barbwirerope Maybe Jeff goes overboard sometimes. But he’s honest and forthright. People who don’t like to hear the truth cannot stand to be around those who speak it. Maybe it’s more about you than him. Just saying.

[@barbwirerope]

What would it have to do with me? Ugh He might be forthright but neither you or I know that he is truthful with his take on things. The people involved with him might have a very different perspective. I'm sure his surrogate has a very different take on him putting her on blast for having a hairy bush. I mean...COME ON...that was SO VULGAR of him to share that about a woman who was giving him the greatest gift of his life. That was the moment I realized the dude is just plain nasty to folks. Just saying.

[@hotlittlezombiekiller2729]

barbwirerope You ask me what it has to do with you? You made the statement that YOU couldn’t stand to be around him. That’s where YOU came into the comment. I don’t know Jeff personally. But from all I’ve seen and read of him,which is a lot Bc I really like him. I know of Jenni P Bc I use to really like her. But she showed her true colors. As with everyone else that is no longer in Jeff’s life. We all have had our differences with ppl that either come and go from our lives. Anyone who spends 5 minutes with Jeff knows he’s not one with much decorum more upfront and in your face. So the woman who carried his baby knew exactly what she was getting into when she entered into a relationship with him. Whether friendly or financial. Let’s be honest here. She didn’t do it for fun. She knew Jeff’s behavior. She had to know he’d say something crude or nasty. If you ask me she was just looking for an opportunity to squeeze more money or fame out of the situation. Now that’s disgusting.

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

I disagree with you hotlittle. You can be honest with someone and be diplomatic about it. Jeff goes overboard with too many people close to him. Maybe because he knows they'll forgive him, but he pushes the boundaries and it no longer becomes acceptable. Diplomacy is one thing, rudeness is another.

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

I agree barbwireope. The producers of the show should have cut that scene out of respect for the surrogate. She was there to do a favor for Jeff and Gage. That was so uncalled for! How mortifying for her!

[@sanpas9149]

Been watching Jeff since day 1 . I love his show. Bravo is nothing without him. Bring him back.

[@tajmulhall7505]

Jeff call Jenny

[@nikkimountain3100]

It should’ve been called the Jeff Lewis show. He IS the show! 1 second ago

[@dianedavis1591]

Love the show, I wish Flipping out come back!! Jeff you are so talented Love your personality! Miss you! Please come back... I miss the show so much, They have some awful shows on right now! I can’t believe it...

[@cindyasters]

I think in today's climate of respecting women, she probably started thinking of his behavior as abusive, and when they had their latest disagreement and he went off she finally said enough, this is abuse -- and in reality it is. I worry about his daughter because emotional abuse, needing things perfect, will affect her deeply.

[@hotlittlezombiekiller2729]

Have you seen him with his daughter? He's an amazing dad. She will be just fine

[@sanpas9149]

If that were the case, why didn't she quit 10 years ago?

[@hotlittlezombiekiller2729]

@@sanpas9149 Totally!

[@ourblueheavendesign]

You can put that on the fridge”what r you feeling today” with sad face, happy face etc for your child starting at toddler age so they can communicate how their feeling. They can’t always express it so it’s a great way for them to tell you when something is wrong! Google “How are you feeling today.”

[@donnadoble-brown338]

I am a LONG TIME fan of flipping out and have loved you all for years . . . . I have given Jeff a free pass on his behavior probably all that time as well. I have been around long enough to know it’s not always Jeff’s fault. . . But I’m not sure I can ever forgive being lied to about Jenni becoming a Bravo employee. I understand it’s your livelihood blah blah blah but I expected better from you Jeff, Gage, Jenni and yes YOU my fave Andy Cohen at Bravo. And as fans we deserved better and the truth. Not everything in this world is about money. What a shame . . .

[@donnaleigh5001]

I’m gonna miss Flipping Out It’s the Best show on Bravo.I was looking forward to Jeff and Gage maybe having a second child. I feel Bravo is making a big mistake.

[@jesseaceves729]

Plz renew contact luv that show

[@deborahkelley8641]

Sad ending

[@ninameyer8429]

Support for Jeff Lewis

[@tammybrown4901]

Been benge watching

[@bobos6147]

I could not careless if Jenni is not on the show, I watch to see Jeff.

[@Patriots1262]

Surprised your relationship lasted that long in Hollywood Jeff. Btw you are my spirit animal. ✌

[@angelaspeed3249]

Why should she apologize? Jeff you never apologize to anyone for the way you mistreat people. Your words are full of hate and the people that stick by your side everyday deserve a medal. You are lucky to have them because the way you treat them...you don't deserve them.

[@meyokasherrod2373]

His show is the only one on Bravo worth watching. That sucks. Some other network needs to grab him.

[@greeneyesrme]

Love Jeff! Who cares if Jenny is on there or not

[@Rayna429]

Jenny's ok but it's all about Jeff. Should we tweet @andybravo to not cancel show?

[@mirandacamp4222]

The show doesn’t been Jenni. She really didn’t have much of a role on it anymore. She showed up, followed Jeff around and really didn’t speak much. Let’s see Jeff design more. He really is an amazing designer.

[@ballet07]

Jeff Lewis IS the show! Bye Jenni.😶

[@mariamendoza3780]

You both need to work it out and apologized to each other no one is perfect just look back at all the years that they've been friends here back together

[@tammybrown4901]

I love jeff lewis, hes real

[@lorifranks8007]

I love you Jeff Lewis

[@MsLeon-eo7lf]

Jen should have wrote a tell -all.

[@sharonpolat8411]

Love t show its a shame if they cancel it

[@tristianosamuels3093]

Good for you Jeff look at what Jenni has put up with u

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

I like Jeff, and he definitely has many qualities of Borderline personality disorder, which assists in him destroying relationships, and having a deep fear of people being mad at him, along with lots of regret....I hope he's getting help.(And before people go off the deep end and think I'm dissing him, I'm not....I also have BPD and it's NOTHING to be ashamed of even though SO many people use mental illness as an insult.)

[@barbwirerope]

If you need examples after watching the show for "11 years" I think it would serve you better to go back and watch them again. There are PLENTY of examples starting with how he treated his ex (what was his name--Ryan?) in the first 2 years of the series. He acted like a spoiled child.

[@donnaleigh5001]

Elizabeth Trainer - You don’t need to get so deep. Just enjoy the damn show..

[@donnaleigh5001]

barbwirerope - Ryan was a snake He screwed Jeff over by stealing his clients. Watch those episodes if you can find them.

[@barbwirerope]

What? Are you going deep now? That was Jeff's take on it. I'm sure Ryan had another take. I like how you like your own comments. That's deep.

[@elizabethtrainer9732]

sweetpeace5 I am in no way attempting to diagnose Jeff Lewis, however, after a 25 year profession in social work and a person who lives with BPD, I can see hints of the disorder, that he may or may not have. He is desperately afraid of being alone, or having people leave him, his reactions to being betrayed or abandoned are disproportionate to the situation, yet he often treats people badly, which is a sign suggesting that he wants to see how much they will take, or if they love him enough to stay. He has a tremendous heart, but is hesitant to show his vulnerability. He is extremely passive/aggressive, again to see how far he can push someone before they leave him. He is extremely controlling and must have complete authority over everything and everyone. He makes inappropriate jokes at the expense of those he cares for deeply because he has difficulty interacting with his loved one's in an authentic way. He reads as cold and withholding not only to Gabe, but other's he cares for, when all he wants is for them to love him deeply, but is unable to let people in to see his authentic self. (If you want an exceptional explanation of BPD, please research Dr. Marcia Linehan here on KZbin, she is an authority and literally wrote the book.) There are FAR too many sites that will tell you how horrible borderline people are, try to stay away from them, they're usually created by people who know NOTHING of BPD, and perhaps have been on the receiving end of a Borderline's wrath....they are revenge videos. Thanks for looking for information instead of judging.

[@4eversunnyst.petersburg244]

I could not and would not go to a job every day to be ridiculed, yelled at, called names and put down. It’s a joke when he does it, but he’s a wimp really because he can’t take what he fishes out. I wouldn’t miss his show at all.

[@deirdre581]

4eversunny St. Petersburg I think that's why finally did Vanina in

[@pics8619]

He should apologise to jenny, to be fair I watched filipping out due to jenny and the housekeeper

[@jenniferdavis2110]

He's the boss! Why?

[@pics8619]

@@jenniferdavis2110 do you watch it? Because if you do you know how he talks to people and gets away with it, jenny will easily get work not as if she won't, Bravo are getting fed up with Jeff,

[@RockChick63174]

@@pics8619 😂😂😂

[@sanpas9149]

I always wished he fired Jenny. She wants all the attention, it's obvious

[@reese7299]

I remember when Jeff Lewis started out on Bravo and would come on the after show and do interview with Andy Cohen look Bravo I get your shows are coming out by the dozens but you are already cutting the time on our shows so you can put the new ones on I get its business but as a Very long time of watching all of your original ones I Will stop watching it all together I’m not a person who likes change that much I look forward to watching my shows and Flipping out is one of them you know the ones just like Jeff’s assistants Jenni is the one who does the rapping for Watch What Happens every night I watched her do a rap on the fly that’s how long I’ve been watching it rethink Flipping out

[@AtheistCook]

If you like Renovations this is not the show to watch.

[@googleuser3665]

what happened? what did jeff do to make jeni so mad again? what's with the pic of jen "x" out?

[@kristynorwood1661]

I miss the old flipping out! Zoila and crazy new hires

[@ourblueheavendesign]

Jens Godmother to his little girl!

[@mrjolieguy8673]

I like him & Being done with Bravo is a loss with them! And they are a shady network at most times anyhow, I'd be good to not be associated with Andy Cohen etc 🙄😒 😉👍✌

[@lrrandall9596]

That poor,poor child.

[@milvache]

I hope Flipping Out gets renewed

[@lisabullock7461]

I like the show, sorry about your Grandmother Jeff... Shes your Bff she really knows you......

[@mj6962]

And is Bravo stupid? What the hell do they think they’re doing?! I can’t stand Jeff Lewis, but I LOVE that show. And so do many others! That show must also rake in a ton of commercial revenue for Bravo as well as giving them HIGH RATINGS. But like most networks and the idiots running them, they would rather spite Jeff and get back at him, than giving the viewers what they want to see! Stupid. Go Jeff!! I may end up liking him after all.

[@510dani4]

Why do so many people like mean people and think they deserve to be rewarded for their meanness? This guys a mean person to the point of abuse.

[@mariacalderon4080]

I watch this show, but I saw an episode that Jeff was driving and met a homeless guy and he gave him some money then the guy sitting in the back seat say's "You know you gave him$9.00 and Jeff says"oh shoot" I couldn't believe that reaction for$9.00 since he has a show and remodels houses "Greedy" that's my opinion

[@hope5360]

What's going on with him and the young assistant boy? He seems to keep hiring them to annoy Gage and to entertain himself. ;^)

[@evashell]

Jeff you were wrong.Just apologise.Don't let it drag on.

[@googleuser3665]

Hi, can you please tell me what the hell happened between these two?

[@annsorensen1606]

You could call her......there is that

[@bigsprinter7251]

Get your own Chanel on Sirius and off Andy’s

[@Chryslers1]

You both should have gone back to therapy. You did it before & everything was back to normal. Jenni being Munro's godmother was so meaningful & obviously Jenni was upset on Flipping out on episode 10, so she went to the bosses. Give her a call & do the therapy so you both can move forward as friends. After all, you asked her to be Munro's godmother.

[@jmotleyjmotley8494]

Jeff is a good person but maybe the way bravo films the show it makes Jeff look ego centric? but makes him very successful also ,I wish I had his work effort and confidence,it's show business I would say they will be freinds again but Jenny has changed she has to small children now married probably looks at things differently as Jeff has a child to , good luck

[@HollywoodDeliPodcast]

Real friends do not do that.

[@estjunk]

I love you Jeff but I have to say that there have indeed been plenty times that you were wrong...maybe not about the End result of an argument but the way you deliver your portion of that argument..fair enough?

[@vickiewhite5348]

I watch the show for jeff not jenni she was not funny when she tried to be no place for her anymore!!!!

[@annm4137]

He's such a jerk and people fear him. What's weird is how he seems to like it. It's almost like be his friend, fall under foot or be doomed 😶

[@gloriasmith6661]

Ann M Jeff is a bully. All bullys when called out say. It was a joke, I was kidding. B S. I love this show but I too would punch him right in the mouth. He would never tolerate someone standing up to him.Jenny has to teach her daughter not to be bullied. Plus she doesn’t need this job.

[@dadyarusski4594]

Couldn't happen to a skankier guy!😣☕ How dare he treat the Mother of his child so shabbily 😣☕

[@mariamilathegsd8379]

I think Jenni got tired of enabling Jeff's mean behavior because he always crosses the line.

[@HollywoodDeliPodcast]

Jeff let it go because Jenny was a hater. Tell all and calling the bosses, she was coming for your income.

[@hopenoneya8161]

I like the show, but must say Jeff can rub a person like a Brillo pad. Problem is he can be a Brillo pad repeatedly, even after something has reached a boiling point. He is good for a bit then back to being his holier than thou, condescending asshat self. When you rub the same spot, or person time, and time again, it's going to eventually get down to the bone. He can say sorry after his couple of days enlightenment, but at some point it just becomes a word when the bad behavior continues. He always strikes me as wanting to always be King of any situation. He is entertaining to a degree, doesn't help that I am a reality tv junkie. I hope for his daughter's sake he learns a different way to communicate with her, otherwise he is in for MAJOR problems with her outcome as a child, and adult. Sadly, I think Gage knows what might be in store.

[@karenflowers9570]

Those duck lips are horrible. He treats his staff awful.

[@lc11214]

He distanced himself from everyone. Gage and him would eventually have a fallout.

[@CrazyblondeBiotch01]

I'm pretty sure the only thing keeping Gage there is his pure, unconditional love for Monroe. He acts as the primary caregiver for that baby. Jeff is completely and utterly using and abusing that poor guy. Jeff is very talented at what he does, there's no denying that but he's a complete and total douchebag when it comes to any and all relationships that I've seen him on the show. On a lighter note.... Monroe is absolutely adorable and as long as Gage is around she will NEVER want or need for anything.

[@charlotteodom5032]

CrazyBlonde Biotch Exactly!!!

[@dreamingonmelrosestreet1362]

I don't like how he treats gage

[@rondadoolin7084]

Jeff u make enough $ flipping houses plezzzz

[@tdmj2812]

JEFF you are your own worst enemy. You need to learn some discretion love. Your mouth gets you in ALOT of trouble.

[@heartus2010]

It's about time the things that he has said and done to other's, caught up to him. Obviously, Jenny found it necessary to go over your head Jeff. You've been abusive towards Jenny and EVERYONE who has worked for you, even to some of your clients. Hope you lose your contract with Bravo, along with losing every single legal case that's against you. You are a narcissist, through and through! Good riddance!