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Netflix has given a glimpse of Season 7 of its Queer Eye revival.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-stars-heading-new-orleans-for-season-7-1073786.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-stars-heading-new-orleans-for-season-7-1073786 Mon, 01 May 2023 09:31:41 -0400

Jonathan Van Ness is reliving the moment he was diagnosed with HIV. ]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-star-jonathan-van-ness-recalls-hiv-diagnosis-it-is-thing-i-had-feared-1072134.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-star-jonathan-van-ness-recalls-hiv-diagnosis-it-is-thing-i-had-feared-1072134 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:20:34 -0400

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has revealed he was diagnosed with HIV when he was a 25-year-old hair stylist.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-star-jonathan-van-ness-reveals-he-hiv-positive-1072120.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-star-jonathan-van-ness-reveals-he-hiv-positive-1072120 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:40:18 -0400

Netflix has announced it has renewed its unscripted series Queer Eye, Dope, Drug Lords, Nailed It! and The Toys That Made Us for second seasons.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-nailed-it-dope-drug-lords-and-the-toys-that-made-us-renewed-by-netflix-1064970.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-nailed-it-dope-drug-lords-and-the-toys-that-made-us-renewed-by-netflix-1064970 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:30:24 -0400

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is being revived for Netflix. ]]> Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-for-straight-guy-reboot-featuring-new-fab-five-coming-netflix--21317.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-reboot-featuring-new-fab-five-coming-netflix--21317 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:08:43 -0500

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is making a comeback.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-for-straight-guy-being-revived-by-netflix-1052972.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-being-revived-by-netflix-1052972 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:10:03 -0500

Bravo has announced it will broadcast a Queer Eye reunion special to celebrate the reality series' 10-year anniversary next month.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-reunion-10-years-later-special-announced-by-bravo-1036915.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-reunion-10-years-later-special-announced-by-bravo-1036915 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:49:39 -0400 Elizabeth Kwiatkowski https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/ted-allen-gets-engaged-longtime-partner-barry-rice-14995.php rtvw-news-ted-allen-gets-engaged-longtime-partner-barry-rice-14995 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:09:10 -0400 Mythbusters: Food Edition, but it sounds awfully close. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/food-network-debut-new-ted-allen-hosted-food-detectives-july-29-7263.php rtvw-news-food-network-debut-new-ted-allen-hosted-food-detectives-july-29-7263 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:51 -0400

Bravo is finally set to air Queer Eye's final 10 episodes, ending the show's long journey that none of the "Fab Five" initially expected from the reality makeover series. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-fab-five-members-discuss-show-legacy-and-impact-5850.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-fab-five-members-discuss-show-legacy-and-impact-5850 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:14:22 -0400

Bravo has announced that Queer Eye's final ten episodes -- which, back in January, the network had previously announced would air this past summer -- will finally premiere with back-to-back new episodes on Tuesday, October 2 at 9PM ET/PT. ]]> Steve Rogers and Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-announces-queer-eye-final-episodes-premiere-october-2-5785.php rtvw-news-bravo-announces-queer-eye-final-episodes-premiere-october-2-5785 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:56:45 -0400

Bravo has formally announced Queer Eye's final season will premiere sometime this fall as part of the cable network's 2007-2008 primetime programming line-up. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-formally-announces-queer-eye-will-air-its-final-episodes-this-fall-5521.php rtvw-news-bravo-formally-announces-queer-eye-will-air-its-final-episodes-this-fall-5521 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:13:48 -0400 How to Look Good Naked, a new reality series that will feature soon-to-be-former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy Fab Five member Carson Kressley educating women of all shapes and sizes on how to flatter their figure without extreme dieting or cosmetic surgery. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lifetime-orders-new-carson-kressley-how-look-good-naked-show-5492.php rtvw-news-lifetime-orders-new-carson-kressley-how-look-good-naked-show-5492 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:59:08 -0400 Dress My Nest, a new reality series that will use a person's favorite clothing as inspiration for the design of a living space in their house.  The half-hour series is scheduled to debut on Wednesday, March 28. ]]> Christopher Rocchio https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/style-network-premiere-new-thom-filicia-reality-series-on-march-28-4559.php rtvw-news-style-network-premiere-new-thom-filicia-reality-series-on-march-28-4559 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:30:02 -0500

After previously responding coyly to a Summer 2006 report that the show was being canceled, Bravo announced today that Queer Eye will come to an end this summer when the cable network plans to air the reality show's final 10 all-new episodes.  ]]> Christopher Rocchio and Steve Rogers https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-announces-queer-eye-end-final-episodes-air-this-summer-4552.php rtvw-news-bravo-announces-queer-eye-end-final-episodes-air-this-summer-4552 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:21:43 -0500

Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" will change its focus a bit and help people battling weight issues as well as fashion issues.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-queer-eye-taking-on-weight-issues-as-well-as-style-problems-1009597.php rtvw-news-bravo-queer-eye-taking-on-weight-issues-as-well-as-style-problems-1009597 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:19:10 -0400

Despite Internet rumors to the contrary, the American TV series "Queer Eye" will be returning for a fourth season next year.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-denies-queer-eye-cancellation-report-blames-fab-5-misquote-1009337.php rtvw-news-bravo-denies-queer-eye-cancellation-report-blames-fab-5-misquote-1009337 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:43:53 -0400

TV's "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy" culture guru Jai Rodriguez is getting ready to join the Broadway production of "The Producers."]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-star-jai-rodriguez-joins-cast-of-broadway-producers-1004957.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-star-jai-rodriguez-joins-cast-of-broadway-producers-1004957 Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:32:14 -0400

The experts of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" have made over what they described as their greatest challenge yet -- a University of North Texas frat house.]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-queer-eye-makes-over-texas-college-fraternity-house-1002733.php rtvw-news-bravo-queer-eye-makes-over-texas-college-fraternity-house-1002733 Mon, 28 Mar 2005 16:12:57 -0500

Will Bravo's Emmy-winning Queer Eye for the Straight Guy be able to regain the cache that made it one of the hottest shows on TV two years ago by turning its gaze to ... sports? ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-third-queer-eye-season-begin-with-makeover-of-five-boston-red-sox-players-3331.php rtvw-news-bravo-third-queer-eye-season-begin-with-makeover-of-five-boston-red-sox-players-3331 Thu, 17 Mar 2005 21:00:07 -0500

Kevin Millar, Boston's Red Sox baseman not known for his fashion sense, is in negotiations to appear on Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."]]> https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-makeover-boston-red-sox-player-kevin-millar-1002250.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-makeover-boston-red-sox-player-kevin-millar-1002250 Sun, 27 Feb 2005 13:09:59 -0500

The ratings may be slipping, but the acclaim from its peers is still there for the Bravo/NBC reality series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-for-straight-guy-wins-2004-emmy-for-outstanding-reality-program-2908.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-wins-2004-emmy-for-outstanding-reality-program-2908 Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:46:02 -0400

Having already announced plans for a Queer Eye For The Straight Girl spinoff, Bravo is now looking to accomplish what's perhaps the ultimate Holy Grail of international television licensing -- turning an overseas version of a hit American series into a popular American series of its own. Beginning tonight, Wednesday, September 1, Bravo will begin running episodes of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: UK at 10PM ET/PT. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-air-british-queer-eye-episodes-weekly-during-september-2863.php rtvw-news-bravo-air-british-queer-eye-episodes-weekly-during-september-2863 Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:45:47 -0400

Bravo has announced that it has picked up Queer Eye for the Straight Girl, a spin-off series from the same folks behind the network's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy series, for broadcast as part of its 2004-2005 schedule. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-air-queer-eye-for-straight-girl-spin-off-series-2467.php rtvw-news-bravo-air-queer-eye-for-straight-girl-spin-off-series-2467 Mon, 12 Apr 2004 11:33:50 -0400

Bravo has announced that Queer Eye for the Straight Guy will begin a run of nine new episodes beginning Tuesday, February 17 at 10 PM ET. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-returns-with-nine-new-episodes-beginning-february-17-2263.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-returns-with-nine-new-episodes-beginning-february-17-2263 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:25:34 -0500

It turns out The WB won't be the only major broadcast network looking to counter-program the Superbowl with reality television. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-air-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-marathon-on-superbowl-sunday-2172.php rtvw-news-nbc-air-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-marathon-on-superbowl-sunday-2172 Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:14:53 -0500

If, as some critics charge, the "Fab Five" are being overexposed, then someone forgot to tell the viewing public, because the effects aren't being felt in their program's ratings. At least not yet. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/new-queer-eye-episode-kicks-off-new-episodes-run-with-strong-ratings-2012.php rtvw-news-new-queer-eye-episode-kicks-off-new-episodes-run-with-strong-ratings-2012 Thu, 20 Nov 2003 15:44:32 -0500

If you liked Queer Eye for the Straight Guy with the "Fab Five," just wait for Straight Eye for the Queer Guy with the "Scab Five." ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-plans-parody-show-while-launching-uk-version-and-calming-fans-2005.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-plans-parody-show-while-launching-uk-version-and-calming-fans-2005 Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:56:15 -0500

The Hollywood Reporter reports that the contract for the second season of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy has been completed and is just awaiting signing by both NBC (Bravo's parent), Scout LLC (Queer Eye's producer) and the show's stars. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/second-season-queer-eye-contract-calls-for-repurposing-from-bravo-nbc-1929.php rtvw-news-second-season-queer-eye-contract-calls-for-repurposing-from-bravo-nbc-1929 Mon, 03 Nov 2003 11:59:42 -0500

The NY Daily News reports that the producers of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy are looking to product placement as a means of generating additional revenue during the second season of the hit series. Among the companies looking to appear in the program -- and to get a boost by being associated with the "Fab Five" -- are PepsiCo, Almay cosmetics from Revlon and Pier 1. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-queer-eye-seeks-product-placement-while-critics-wince-1913.php rtvw-news-bravo-queer-eye-seeks-product-placement-while-critics-wince-1913 Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:28:06 -0500

Bravo has announced that “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” will return to the cable network with all new episodes beginning Tuesday, November 18 (10-11 PM ET). The "Fab 5" - Carson, Jai, Kyan, Ted and Thom - are back with an all new line-up of straight guys in need of a life makeover. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/bravo-begin-airing-new-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-episodes-starting-november-16-1916.php rtvw-news-bravo-begin-airing-new-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-episodes-starting-november-16-1916 Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:34:31 -0500

Those of you who were worried that the 'Fab Five' from Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy were getting gypped can sleep easier tonight. Television Week reports that the renegotiated second-season contracts between the show's producers and the 'Fab Five' raise their per-episode salary from $3,000 each per show to somewhere between $6,000 and $10,000 each per show. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/fab-five-from-queer-eye-get-major-pay-hike-but-struggle-with-new-fame-1868.php rtvw-news-fab-five-from-queer-eye-get-major-pay-hike-but-struggle-with-new-fame-1868 Thu, 16 Oct 2003 22:31:21 -0400

Billboard.com's Jonathan Cohen is reporting that "All Things," the theme song for the Bravo/NBC hit "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," has been picked up for release as a single by Capitol Records. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-all-things-theme-song-be-released-as-single-1864.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-all-things-theme-song-be-released-as-single-1864 Tue, 14 Oct 2003 19:56:17 -0400

Even though the deal isn't finalized yet, Bravo's reality smash Queer Eye for the Straight Guy is well on its way to preparing for its expanded second season. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-begins-winnowing-process-for-second-season-1816.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-begins-winnowing-process-for-second-season-1816 Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:01:38 -0400

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that NBC's cable affiliate Bravo is negotiating with the producers of its hit show Queer Eye for the Straight Guyfor production of a second season -- plus a huge increase in the number of episodes to be shot during the season. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-negotiates-for-more-episodes-and-second-season-of-queer-eye-1805.php rtvw-news-nbc-negotiates-for-more-episodes-and-second-season-of-queer-eye-1805 Fri, 26 Sep 2003 18:38:40 -0400

"Gumball Tom," our episode summary for Episode 10 of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, written by MickeyM, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye---episode-10-summary-1790.php rtvw-news-queer-eye---episode-10-summary-1790 Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:30:57 -0400

Only a week after Daily Variety reported that Australia's Seven Network had passed on U.S. hit "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," ending negotiations for rights to the show as well as format rights for an Australian version, The Hollywood Reporter says that NBC Enterprises has now closed a deal with Australia's Network Ten broadcaster instead. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-licenses-australian-rights-bravo-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-network-10-1701.php rtvw-news-nbc-licenses-australian-rights-bravo-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-network-10-1701 Tue, 09 Sep 2003 14:51:12 -0400

Ho-hum ... another episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, another Bravo ratings record. For the third straight week, Queer Eye, which airs Tuesday at 10 PM, drew more viewers than ever before, meaning that it has set a new Bravo total audience record in six of the last eight weeks. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye-explodes-bravo-ratings-record-for-third-straight-week-1687.php rtvw-news-queer-eye-explodes-bravo-ratings-record-for-third-straight-week-1687 Fri, 05 Sep 2003 19:34:49 -0400

"What Big Feet You Have," our episode summary for Episode 9 of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, written by MickeyM, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye---episode-9-summary-1680.php rtvw-news-queer-eye---episode-9-summary-1680 Fri, 05 Sep 2003 09:38:36 -0400

Pete Best, meet Blair Boone ... and then make room for his lawyers. The New York Post reports that Boone, who (like original Beatles drummer Best) was dumped on the brink of stardom, is suing the producers of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy for $105,000 for breach of contract. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/original-fab-five-member-sues-queer-eye-for-breach-of-contract-1667.php rtvw-news-original-fab-five-member-sues-queer-eye-for-breach-of-contract-1667 Wed, 03 Sep 2003 19:42:48 -0400

"The Greek God," our episode summary for Episode 8 of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, written by MickeyM, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye---episode-8-summary-1641.php rtvw-news-queer-eye---episode-8-summary-1641 Fri, 29 Aug 2003 11:55:42 -0400

Coming soon to a bookstore near you -- lifestyle tips from the "Fab Five," stars of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. The New York Post reports that book publisher Random House is forking over a $1 million advance for their book, to be titled Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better and Living Better. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/fab-five-from-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-receive-1-million-book-advance-1639.php rtvw-news-fab-five-from-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-receive-1-million-book-advance-1639 Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:35:26 -0400

Much of the discussion regarding Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy has focused around the idea that the show's popularity will help break down anti-gay stereotypes. But could the show actually be pandering to those stereotypes? ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/does-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-pander-gay-stereotypes-1631.php rtvw-news-does-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-pander-gay-stereotypes-1631 Tue, 26 Aug 2003 13:36:40 -0400

NBC's August 21 re-broadcast of Bravo’s popular “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” (10-11 p.m. ET) smashed its own audience records and helped NBC tie for first among adults 18-49 for the night. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-rebroadcast-of-queer-eye-draws-8-million-viewers-wins-timeslot-in-adults-18-49-1628.php rtvw-news-nbc-rebroadcast-of-queer-eye-draws-8-million-viewers-wins-timeslot-in-adults-18-49-1628 Mon, 25 Aug 2003 23:34:49 -0400

"Big, Bald, & Beautiful," our episode summary for the seventh episode of Bravo's "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy," authored by Mickey, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye---episode-7-summary-1627.php rtvw-news-queer-eye---episode-7-summary-1627 Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:33:24 -0400

Bravo’s original hit series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” continued its record-shattering run this week, once again establishing new network records for adult 25-54 viewers, adult 18-49 viewers, overall total viewers and household rating with its August 19 first-run episode. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/latest-episode-of-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-continues-set-bravo-ratings-records-1609.php rtvw-news-latest-episode-of-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-continues-set-bravo-ratings-records-1609 Fri, 22 Aug 2003 12:37:00 -0400

Hollywood Reporter reports that the "Fab Five" from Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy -- Carson Kressley, Thom Filicia, Ted Allen, Kyan Douglas and Jai Rodriguez -- will guest-star as themselves on the second episode of NBC's sitcom Good Morning Miami this fall. In the show, the Fab Five will make over the main characters' studio apartment. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/fab-five-from-bravo-queer-eye-appear-on-nbc-sitcom-1599.php rtvw-news-fab-five-from-bravo-queer-eye-appear-on-nbc-sitcom-1599 Wed, 20 Aug 2003 13:33:27 -0400

NBC announced today that “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” Bravo’s critically acclaimed original series, will make its second consecutive appearance on NBC on Thursday, August 21 10-11 PM ET. ]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/nbc-air-another-full-hour-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-episode-on-august-21-1597.php rtvw-news-nbc-air-another-full-hour-queer-eye-for-straight-guy-episode-on-august-21-1597 Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:11:25 -0400

Do you ever wonder how the "Fab Five" on Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy pay for all those expensive items of clothing and furniture that they use in their makeovers? Time Magazine reports that they don't. Instead, New York City retailers provide the high-end merchandise for free in return for the TV exposure ... and the exposure is worth it. ]]> AyaK https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/retailers-see-bravo-queer-eye-as-marketing-opportunity-provide-free-goods-1595.php rtvw-news-retailers-see-bravo-queer-eye-as-marketing-opportunity-provide-free-goods-1595 Tue, 19 Aug 2003 12:04:57 -0400

"Manhattan Andrew," our episode summary for the sixth episode of Bravo's "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy," authored by Mickey, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE]]> Admin https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/queer-eye---episode-6-summary-1587.php rtvw-news-queer-eye---episode-6-summary-1587 Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:06:58 -0400