i3pystatus shows json output in statusbar

[kootenpv]

I might have been on an old version, but any idea how I can fix this?

[chestm007]

bit late to the party, Ive never had that...

Are you running i3pystatus something close to the below?

bar {
    status_command    python3 ~/.config/i3/bottomi3pystatus.conf
    position          bottom
    workspace_buttons yes
    font pango:Hack, Source Code Pro 12
    colors {
        background #660077
        statusline #550066
        separator  #440055