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Christmas Week Already?

Tan France

Dec 20, 2021
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I know, I know… I sound like an old man when I say “I can’t believe it's Christmas already. Where did this year go”, but really, I can’t believe it's Christmas week already. Where DID this year go? It flew by. When I look back at what's happened this year, I have no idea how we fit it all in!

We’ve been getting the house ready for the arrival of my family, this weekend. It’s been such a joy to prep the house for their arrival. I can’t believe they’ll finally get to see what life is like for me here in America, after 14 years of me being here. Gosh, I hope they love it. And, I hope that the weather holds up, so that they’re able to go out and about, and actually see what this place has to offer.

It’s also crazy that the new season of QUEER EYE comes out in less than 2 weeks. Wait, did I already tell you that it comes out December 31st ? Well, if I didn’t, you now know. It comes out New Years Eve, so when you’re home, hung over on New Years day, it’ll be like getting the best, warm hug to see you through the very start of the year.

I honestly think you’ll love it. It is, without a doubt, the best US season yet. I’ve said many times that I think our best season was our bonus, mini-season in Japan (it’s called Queer Eye; We’re in Japan, on Netflix), because the stories were so unique, but of all of the US Seasons, this new one, Season 6, is my favorite. You’ll see why, when you watch, but the heroes are really special and have stories that we haven’t really explored before on the show.

Because the new season launches soon, we leave for a press tour on January 4th, to promote it, which I'm really excited for. We haven’t released a new season of the show in a year and a half, which means we haven’t done press together in ages. Also, the last season launched early on in the Pandemic, so we didn’t do press in person. All this to say, it’ll be so nice to see my dummies in person again, and do fun interviews and talk shows. I think we’re doing Jimmy Fallon again, which we always love. It’ll be my fourth time on the show, which kind of blows my mind and feels like such an honor. When I do shows like that, it’s always such a pinch me moment.

Total gear shift. I HAVE TO get my eating under control. Ever since we had Ismail, over 5 months ago, I’ve eaten so much dessert/baked stuff. I love it so much. It’s one of my greatest joys in life. But, if I continue the way I'm going, I won’t live past 40, I'm sure. So, come January 1st , I'm going to cut back. I'm not one for “diets”, but I am one for eating healthy, usually. Before Ismail, I would have dessert maybe 1-2 times a week, instead of the 2-3 times a day that I'm doing now. I was able to do the 1-2 times a week for the past 4-5 years, other than around the holidays, which I was really happy with. Diabetes runs in my family, so I have to be really careful. I'm looking forward to feeling healthier again.

I'm writing this as I have a tray of coconut chocolate cookies in the oven. My gosh, I need to get a grip.

I hope you all have the very best Christmas or Holiday break. Whatever you celebrate. I'm sending so much love to all of you dear readers!!

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  • Kiley Armstrong
    Please share updates on your healthy eating quest. It's a struggle for many. Sugary carbs are diabolically delicious! 👹
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      Tan France
      Diabolically delicious is EXACTLY it!
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  • Elaine Taylor
    Tan, fellow Brit here... New baby biscuit binge is REAL! You need the extra energy & you just gotta grab what you can and 'shove it in ya cake 'ole' ... but, you're right to try and reel it in a bit now, much easy to do than trying to lose 5 stone i…
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  • Maggie Maver
    Thank Tan for being so in touch with your fans! I'm a big fan.
    I've struggled with depression my entire life. When I watch QE it lifts my spirits and heals my broken 💔. Also Next in Fashion show was wonderful!
    Many blessings to you, Rob and your l…
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      Tan France
      Sending you lots of love, dear!
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  • Becky Clark
    I also had to get a grip and so I started eating healthier in 2021. Not a diet, just cutting back on sugar and simple carbs and replacing it with veggies, fruit and healthier carbs like quinoa. I always allow myself a bite of something! I don’t want t…
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  • Amber Richards
    Happy holidays to you and your family! What an exciting experience getting to show your family your new life in USA after so long! Im sure it will be amazing! Thanks for sharing your sweets struggle as I relate so hard! I just got through a huge reloca…
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  • Deb Nicol
    Reading this updates is always a high point in my day. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I find you (and your fellow Queer Eye brethren) such a bright point in the world. Merry Christmas to you and your family and my best wishes for a happy and healthy new year for all of us!
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  • Tanya Robertson
    Oh I hear you, I'm 40 in march and I'm desperately needing to get a grip of my sweet eating habit!
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family...I'm so excited for 31st. Lots of love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎄
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  • Harriet Condé
    Happy Christmas Tan - have the nicest time with your family and hi to the guys. Looking forward to seeing S6 (and I've missed We're in Japan! Been too busy myself! Getting on it now!)
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  • Raz El
    I can't wait to the new season 🥳 I also want to ask if there are plans for more seasons to the t.v show next in fashion - it's amazing t.v show
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  • Connie Farrell
    I wish you a merry Christmas! Many blessings to you through the New Year!
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