In recent weeks, ever since the trailer of Christmas Karma dropped, there's been a quiet but persistent undercurrent in fan space about Boy George's appearance in the film -- specifically about what looks like scars on the face of his character. Some have speculated that this is somehow a reference to or a dig at Jon, who -- as we all know -- has visible real-life scars from events in his past. We need to shut this narrative down with love, truth, and clarity.
First and foremost: Jon's scars are not punchlines, Easter eggs, or passive-aggressive shade. They are evidence of a life lived, survived, and endured.
If I recall correctly, I remember reading in an interview that the two most prominent scars on Jon's face were from him being attacked by neo-Nazis when he was younger. That is a violent, antisemitic hate crime that has left lasting damage.
He received other smaller scars from incidents including a car accident, walking into a plate glass window, and an incident with his ex-fiancée, Caroline, in which she scratched up his face in a physical assault.
These are not minor anecdotes or "rockstar mishaps" to joke about. These are literal wounds of survival -- physical remnants of racism, chaos, abuse, and pain. Reducing that to a meme or a theory is not just disrespectful -- it's dehumanizing.
Let's be clear: George's character in Christmas Karma is a fictional role. The makeup and prosthetics he wears are part of a narrative performance. The scars appear symbolic, fantasy-inflected, and theatrical. They are not modeled after Jon. They are not calling him out. They are not some veiled insult. George is an actor playing a role. Not everything is about past relationships, and certainly not about past trauma.
And let's be even clearer: George would never mock Jon's scars. He may have loved Jon chaotically, angrily, imperfectly, but that love was real. He has written songs mourning that love. He has publicly reflected on their bond. To suggest he'd make fun of Jon's injuries is to completely ignore the complexity of their history, and the depth of George's character.
This is not about fandom drama. This is about respect.
Respect for Jon as a survivor. Respect for George as an artist. Respect for both, over projection.
Fandom should be compassionate, informed, and rooted in care Because both of these men have lived through hell. And they deserve more than our speculation. They deserve our love.
The Culture Club documentary was shown in London either last night or toight. Mikey was the only member of the band there. Not sure exactly where Roy was, and George was at the premiere of his new movie, Christmas Karma, which looks like it's going to be great!
From the things I've read from fans, Mikey was kind, so down-to-earth, and just as sweet as we've always imagined.
He took photos, gave hugs, and spoke with love. He said George sent his love.
And then came the part that hit me like a bass drop to the soul:
Jon Moss wanted to come.
But he didn't.
Not because of logistics or drama.
Because he didn't think the fans would welcome him.
He thought he wouldn't be wanted. That his part in the band's history was too messy, too complicated, too far gone.
Mikey said that Jon texts him, says he's bored, says he misses being in the band.
Let that sink in.
He misses it. He misses them. He misses us.
He's not just looking back. He's longing.
And maybe -- just maybe -- he still hopes.
So Jon, if you're out there, and somehow this message finds its way to you:
We remember. We forgive. And we miss you too.