The Upshaws to promote the sixth season of the show. Netflix dropped a trailer yesterday and revealed the season will premiere on January 9, 2025.The Upshaws launched in 2021 on the streaming platform.
The show centres around a working-class African American family in Indiana. Simon plays the character, Bernard “Bennie” Upshaw Jr.
The season 2 finale of the show in early 2023 revealed the character to be gay. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Knowing how to grab attention, Simon, whose character runs a gym, posted a photo of himself topless. “The Upshaws part 6 premiers January 9th!!!” he said in an accompanying caption.A post shared by Jermelle Simon (@jermellesimon)The Upshaws was co-created by queer comic Wanda Sykes, who also plays the role of Lucretia, older sister to patriarch Bernard Upshaw (Mike Epps).
Kim Fields plays his wife, Regina Upshaw. Watch the new trailer below. Back in October, Simon posted a video to his Instagram in which he shared his sexuality.“I wanna say Happy National Coming Out Day,” he said. “To everyone.