Was so busy running around yesterday getting credentialed and doing a walk-through for Monday's Golden Globes that I missed some big news! Maybe you've read it elsewhere but I'm gonna put the official Out in Hollywood stamp on it: 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" will be gone from the airwaves after Bravo airs the remaining episodes of the show this summer. The last show aired will be the show's 100th episode.
I think the show featuring the Fab Five deserves so much credit for bringing straight men and gay men together and it did so with such humor and fun. Their presence on the airwaves has had such an impact on pop culture. Carson Kressley, obviously, is who made the show really work with his bigger-than-life personality, Kyan Douglas, the grooming dude, was the hunk with a heart, and the others complimented them well. Ted Allen the food guy was very self-assured and we all learned a lot about food from him and Jai Rodriguez the culture guy didn't ever have a really clear role much of the time but he made it work! And, of course, Thom Filicia, the decorator, who I wish would come over and help me with this Feng Shui thing I'm struggling with the last three weeks.
I wish them all the best and look forward to seeing the remaining episodes which have already been filmed.
In related news,. Bravo announced Friday that "Project Runway's" motto-spouting mentor Tim Gunn will host "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" in which he will personally shepherd one poor schlub's journey from fashionably awful to awesome. Using the book "Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style" (co-written with Kate Moloney) as a manual, Gunn will tutor everyday people on his style philosphy and how to "make it work" - from finding the right fit and revamping closets to proper grooming and selecting a fashion role model.
"I'm practically delirious that Bravo has given me this incredible opportunity and together, we vow to redefine "makeovers,"' Gunn said in a statement. "This series aims to be one-part education and two-parts fun, and you'll see me being a fashion therapist, not a svengali."
Not sure what this means for his future participation in "Project Runway." The press release was a little unclear and since it is Saturday morning and I gotta go get a new cell phone (dropped it in West Hollywood last night! Damned thing is broken!) I can't investigate this mystery.
But promise to keep ya posted.