Damon literally self-hosted a press conference. We have to stan.

Honestly - the Damon and jo era was great but it ending was such a blessing in disguise because your creativity going solo is off the charts. I am so proud of you 💘

Shame on Netflix for putting two friends in this horrible position. Greed sucks all around.

Friendship divorce is PAINFUL. You don't plan on losing close friendships. We are all taught that romantic relationships sometimes end, we have an idea of a breakup. But my bess friend??? yeah a very specific, sad pain.

If DamnonAndJo went on for life ( like how Damon thought it would) we would have never gotten the gift this channel is .Damon your editing, the fonts, the format, the color grading, storytelling is all a work of art. THIS CHANNEL is so unique, creative and a breath of fresh air in the crowded travel KZfaq space.

The fact that Damon could eloquently articulate his story with a blend of painful vulnerability but also crackhead humour energy PROVES that he’s gonna have his own big ass Netflix/Hulu show someday. And let it be known that what got you here, won’t get you there.

Btw Damon. This channel is way better than anything Netflix would have produced. I’m not just saying this. There’s authenticity here that most of these modern travel shows don’t have. We love everything that you’re giving.

this was so real and honestly, felt strangely reassuring to see the rejections you’ve had to face being someone who, in my eyes, has this absolutely uncontainable, undeniable talent. its corny but hearing this story really confirmed everything happens for a reason. your content is the best it’s ever been and the truth is that- you really don’t need netflix or a big ol production crew, what you’re creating right now on your own is the fucking MOMENT. you’re such a talented storyteller, top to bottom, these videos are masterpieces that you have full control over and you’re fucking NAILING it. so as much as i’m sure this breakup was tough for the both of you, i think it makes so much sense and you’ll both end up where you need to be. you’re taking the youtube format and absolutely eating it up and making it your own and it’s a joy to watch. not to mention, there’s a level of closeness that you get on youtube that you can’t get on these big productions and that closeness lends itself to travel content so much because you feel like you’re fully immersed in the day to day, experiencing real people and moments you probably wouldn’t get if you had 5 massive cameras and a few sound guys following you around. anyways, all of this just to say, i think you’re right where you need to be. you’re killing it damon!!!

Our boy keeps it real for us forever

i can’t believe you actually talked about everything and were very honest 😭

This was in equal measure honest and CLASSY.

I had no idea what happened and didn’t even realize you were doing your damn thang until much later and when I stumbled on your channel both here and on IG I was floored at your creativity! You’re exactly where you’re suppose to be and I’m so here for it! So much of the personal growth you shared resonates with me and I’m so happy to hear you’re not racing!!! People need to know this! And the the fact that you’re aware of YOU is beautiful. As they say chapters close and this one for the memoirs! Keep living, keep shining and keep doing you, boo!!!

I don't think I've ever clicked a KZfaq video this quickly before.

When you read out that email from Netflix my heart sank for you. Fuck that.

Wow Damon... First of all can I just say, with everything that happened, you really did a great job at dusting yourself off and starting again. I can only imagine the confusing and conflicting emotions you felt whilst everything happened. It's such a SH*T situation as well because I can't blame Jo for taking the role but I also can't blame you for feeling any form of resentment as you pretty much lost everything you guys had worked for. I initially thought you two "divorced" because she got a bf and went AWOL. I had no idea the Netflix program happened that long ago and was basically the nail in the coffin. I watched the entire Netflix show and... I'm conflicted because I watched it to support Jo but whilst watching it, I felt like the chemistry was only felt between her and Megan. The other guy was always on the other side of the room and looked like he didn't wanna hang with them so I did think "Why did they not just invite Damon because they would've all gotten along?". BUT, the moment I got through the first two episodes I was like.... this is too sanitised and polished and was seemingly against what you two initially wanted in a Netflix show. I think in the end, it was a blessing you continued with your own channel because it's SO *unique* and artistic. I need these big companies to see your vision because it's a lot more interesting and left field to mainstream "sure thing's". It sucks you too aren't friends anymore but just know your channel is so so special and you have a dedicated audience that is willing to support you! Thank you for being transparent with us :)

You were hurt. A friend betrayed you. It's ok to be hurt.

I cannot believe you didn’t get casted for that show. I’m trying to understand how that makes any sense.

can we talk about how respectful damon was throughout this entire situation? The fact that no one *really* knew what was going on since their last video on the channel to now speaks miles on his maturity.

Seems like Jo was not good at communicating her personal brand agendas. Going solo is totally fine & people do change along with their priorites & life views. But, communicating all of that to your business partner & friend is key & important. Im happy though the storm has passed and they are both happy & at peace in the spaces they are in now.

omg!! i naturally gravitated towards u during this divorce & I didn't even realize it happened. sorry mama, I'm going with dad

Man this is sad- losing a friendship like this

Honesty on KZfaq is a rare thing.

YT conflicts would not be dramatic if addressing issues was this chill and honest… but makeup gurus would NEVER

I think we’re Jo failed Damon was not being transparent and honest. Of course it makes sense for her to take the Netflix deal but even with the book deal thing and starting a relationship channel she should have sat down with Damon and let it all out. As soon as she started that channel with her boyfriend it felt shady even for ME as a viewer. It felt very one sided. If there was more transparency this friendship could have remained. Also, just a reminder to everyone that just because you have a bf doesn’t mean your friendships or plans are second fiddle.

So how *y'all* doin'? 🙂🙃

This old school politician-addressing-his-people vibe is a big ass MOOD and I'm very much here for it

it seems like jo wanted to be on her own eventually anyway. think if she was open and honest from the beginning and said that, things wouldn’t have ended so tensely.

Rejection is often simply redirection, and it will feel like abandonment until it feels like freedom.

I never leave comments, but the candor in this video was fan-fucking-tastic.

Business and friends just don’t mix very well unless every point is specifically talked about and contracts are involved! Real tricky waters to navigate☠️

in this divorce, just like my actual parent’s, i’m choosing to live with dad 😌 lmao

“Can we ever own anything really?” There’s a man enjoying his French philosophy. Stick with the existentialists :)

We’re basically divorced. Wow. Still love you, support you both.

Nah because your docuseries on Palestine/Israel was one of the best things I’ve seen on this platform. Your time with a network will come!

Friendship breakups in your twenties, to me, hit just as hard if not harder than a relationship ending, and it's never been spoken about enough. That shit is PAINFUL so well done on getting to where you are D, and thank you for the open conversation

The fact that you knew what was going on with Jo's new venture and said nothing to ruin that for her tells me that you're a good friend. Still a friend, because this vlog could have been so unclassy - like your agents! But you've taken a beat to find out the direction you really want to travel in, and it's not the same as Jo's, but uniquely Damon! Bravo x

As loyal viewers of DamonandJo ...I think we all appreciate the closure that this video brings. Thank you Damon!

Feeling oddly inspired to have future life plans completely derailed

"NO AMOUNT OF MONEY IS WORTH MY OWN PEACE OF MIND!!"- Great Philosopher Damon Dominique

I’m realising Damon was the unique aspect, without his creativity, it is polished and commercial

I feel that he put this video out at the right time, it was really mature of him to let things settle first. And damn, we had no idea what he was going through :(

damon probably dodged a bullet with this one. he needs creative control to make something incredible - the idea for the netflix show is sort of boring...

I honestly would just prefer to watch someone's vlogs about travel than watching a Netflix show about travel.

I feel like you put Netflix on a pedestal. If your interactions with Netflix show anything, you won't be enjoying the process being in such a restricted environment and who knows it might have still fallen through even if you got the part as host.

Friendships end all the time, and sharing a business makes it so much more difficult. Love you both and so glad to see you both happy 💕

even with this topic you had the best location and scenario. Like you’re literally ART my man

I always watched Damon and Jo for Damon, I’m surprised Netflix only wanted Jo. She’s great but Damon is far more entertaining to me. It’s still sad!

Who else followed this path to this video: 1. Saw Jo on her Netflix show; 2. Wondered what happened to the Damon and Jo KZfaq channel; 3. Watched their last video together; 4. Noticed the comments on that video talking about THIS video! I'm happy for you Damon! Best of luck! Nice to see you doing so well!

I like that your travel content is accessible. Most of us can’t afford to stay in worlds most amazing vacation rentals. No shade. Thank you for showing us places that we can also travel to.

i prefer damon's solo videos, ngl

I was dropped from my management for the same reason this year but I cried on the phone LOL. You are so strong.

I know you said there doesn't have to be sadness in all of this. But truthfully it did feel sad for me in some ways. Screw Netflix, seriously. I can't even begin to understand how and why anyone wouldn't want to have you as the host of a tv show. Cette partie là m'a un peu serré le coeur, j'imagine que ce n'était pas facile à encaisser et j'admire l'honnêteté qui est la tienne, pour en parler aussi ouvertement sur YT. And if that needs to be said... i guess i'm more aligned with your way of seeing friendship and creativity. All of that ends on a happy note though, your channel is so GOOD, la qualité des vidéos est vraiment remarquable et le ton est unique. I love the honesty and respect shown in this video, merci ✨

My resilient king

i literally gasped out loud before clicking on the notification. i’ve never been this early

I had no idea any of this happened..nor has her netflix show ever been recommended to me. Didn't know it existed.

Damon and Jo's ending emotionally and psychologically pained me like Game of Thrones season 8. This whole video was the closure we ALL needed.

sad tho that you didnt get the opportunity to be in that netflix show along with jo but in all seriousness: we subscribed to you bc we love your editing style, the 3:4 resolution, the red wine talks and your dating stories. something netflix shows could never cover individually and idk how much they involve you in writing their 'script'. it wouldnt seem natural to see you over there anyway

my nosy ass was like 👀

Netflix could never have what DamonandJo had

I prefer your solo page honestly. You are thriving on your own. No regrets.

I didn't expect so much tea. Like, he really clarified everything we were wondering 😳

Damon promoting his future show is the best part of this video.

both people have a point because one side can say daamn u just gonna throw away what we built together? and the other side can be like damn u gonna hold me back from taking a big opportunity?

Damon finally sat down the kids..

"I like my life now" = you nailed it. we all experience fractured friendships, and life changes directions all the time. it can be scary and isolating. find the good in what you have right now. build your little paradise. look ahead.

Out of topic, but can we just talk about the fact that he pulls off the cargo pants and blazer combo PERFECTLY!? ✨

They didn't want you as a product/actor because that is not what you are damon, you're a creative. If you still want to do bigger shows, you should definitely try to pitch a show as your own instead of getting cast in someone else's show, you have the vision and experience for it!

I think that Indian guy she met really got in her head and fooled her into thinking there was a future for them when there wasn’t. Being from LA myself he struck me as a typical phony actor trying to advantage of her for clout and had a feeling that relationship wouldn’t last. I wasn’t surprised at all when that channel disappeared. Im sad you guys couldn’t still be friends. I’m in Brazil now and will watch some of your old content to practice my Portuguese again. Wish you the best!

I'm honestly thankful you didn't end up on Netflix, you do you so much better, and you've changed the trajectory of my life. I'm gonna influence my circle in all the ways that you taught me, travel, speak languages, open a hostel in Asia, talk deeply with my friends, and my own influence will just grow in other people's lives, as you've don mine. The damon effect baby. Lots of love

Can’t help but feel like if Damon had gotten the Netflix show and Jo didn’t, everyone in the comments would be telling Damon that he did the right thing by taking the gig with Netflix and leaving Jo behind. Just ask yourself what would you do? You don’t have to put Jo and the Netflix show down to like Damon and vice versa. And we don’t know Jo’s perspective on what happened because she hasn’t told us yet.

He fucking put a clip of Jo's show. Damon, you're a gem.

It's Netflix's loss for rejecting Damon. Anyway, I'm really glad Damon recognized his strength and weakness and how he was able to grow as a strong independent person. I'm so proud of him. He has my respect!

A little sad y’all aren’t friends anymore but as long as you both are happy then that’s all thag counts!!

I just know your career is gonna keep booming and booming. Your talent belongs somewhere else, I'm happy for Jo and enjoyed that channel while it lasted, but you have your own great things coming.

the netflix deal literally gives me devil wears prada vibes when it comes to those pivotal career decisions

"I don't wanna race" - SAMMEE I used to try to race. And see people pass me by. And feel like crap. but... not anymore. I'm with you Damon!

I saw the title and was like...I'm not even going to watch this on my phone. This right here...this deserves to be watched on my tv 😂

honestly had no idea about Jo's show on Netflix

I really can't see Damon on anyone else's produced Netflix show. Damon's creativity and originality deserves it's own unlimited space! I haven't seen anything like it.

That vacation show would be so much better if it was hosted by you and Jo. Instead it’s hosted by 3 strangers pretending to be friends. Bleh. Also, thanks for the video. I’ve been wondering...

Damon and Jo was an era but what you’ve got going now is so, so special. You are popping off in bigger and more creative and exciting ways. I’m glad you’re on KZfaq and thriving on your own. You’re Damon fucking Dominique!!!

the way my face went 😮 when he said "my agency dropped me"

I can honestly see you on HBO doing a sick show! HBO seems to have the most premium content in terms of traditional media but your KZfaq honestly has brought your dream to fruition, it's simply amazing and always entertaining. Your digital resume is unlike any other!!!!

Another reason to hate Netflix, a travel show hosted by Damon and Jo would’ve been amazing 😩

My question why Jo never show up on Red Wine Talk finally answered

In the end, it seemed like she's the catalyst that pushed you to live your dream... It's sad that it's at the expense of your friendship but hey it sort of all worked out!

Isn't it wild how we applaud people for leaving romantic relationships, but leaving a friendship??? Glad you are contributing to normalizing friendships ending

I always hate friendship break ups even if you're "better now." I've had a few in my life. It's painful and sad.

I clicked on this instead of the full Britney courtroom testimony audio.

I bet no one here is judging you - this video is very mature. And it only proves one thing: nothing in life is constant. Sending you love and light

Something similar happened with Michaela Coel, where Netflix undersold her and wanted to water down her content and remove ownership over her series “I May Destroy You”. She held out, got a contract with HBO and was awarded an Emmy for her show- all the while retaining ownership and creative control.

This is a Wes Anderson movie. And I’m here for it

What stood out to me most was your self confidence throughout this entire time. I'm sure it was heartbreaking to receive the news from Netflix, however, the most important lesson here was that you continued to believe in yourself. That'll take you far. I'm excited to see what adventures await for you. Keep chasing your dreams!

I really love that you’re actually saying what was going on from your perspective in a way that doesn’t feel like you’re trying to hide anything. It can be really frustrating watching creators beat around the bush

let’s be honest we all knew brazindians wasn’t going far :/

When one door closes another opens. Lady Gaga and Katy Perry were both dropped from their record labels but that didn’t stop them from reaching their dreams!

The level of self awareness in this video. MIND BLOWN.

why does it look like you’re presenting your case to judge judy 😂 but seriously, thank you for sharing your truth. it’s good to have clarity and closure.

Sorry, I get passionate when someone is mistreated. I saw Jo's announcement and knew something was off when she didn't include you in her background journey thing. I am a casual viewer and adored you both as a duo and individuals. So, once in awhile, I check on you both for updates. If the fallout weren't so avoidable, I would be rooting for you both. I don't even mind you both going your separate ways. I just... I liked Jo. She's a young Black woman, and I want her to succeed. However, I have to call it what it is. There's nothing wrong with wanting to do a solo book deal, or moving to LA, or wanting to pursue the Netflix job solo. But, she was also in a partnership that she was actively competing against which wasn't necessary. She agreed to the partnership. Like, why the secrecy? Why not communicate? If she wanted to build a solo brand, why not tell you? You both could have came to an agreement on the content you can only do together. What she did, I can't help but think it's an awful thing to do to a supposed friend and business partner. If she wanted to leave, then why not give you time to prepare. Also, you wanted a mediator because you both weren't seeing eye to eye. Which yes, if there's toxicity, then 100%, you're right. Because it's necessary if you both want to continue working together or remain friends. Someone needs to be present so you can communicate effectively. No gaslighting, pointing fingers, or talking over one another. Active listening instead of debating. Therapy is for everyone and there's nothing to be ashamed of. There shouldn't be anything to hide either. "This is between me and you." Not if you want to make things work and you're not moving forward. All the choices she made was so inconsiderate, so cold-blooded. Like, imagine Eugene from the Try Guys creating a solo channel without letting the other guys know? 😑 The audacity!! Two sides. No, I don't believe it. Pursuing opportunities and having creative differences doesn't mean going behind someone else's back constantly and impacting your friend/business partner's wallet.

when you create for netflix you create someone else's vision. when you create on youtube you create your own vision for your own audience and its more honest and raw and you have total control of it. normalize saying no to "big deals" in favor of authenticity.