QE2: Queer Eye for the Straight GIRL!

[pdxviewer]

Move over, boys:

Bravo's got an equal-opportunity message for the frumpy women of America: You need a Queer Eye overhaul.

The cable net has greenlighted a female version of its hit series, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, targeting style-challenged straight women.

Queer Eye for the Straight Girl is part of Bravo's 2005 program slate--which is being pitched to advertisers today in New York.

"It's something our female fans have been requesting since Queer Eye became a hit," net head Jeff Gaspin told Variety, adding he's unconcerned that the franchise will overpower the network. "Straight Girl goes on the air a year and a half after the original launched, so I think enough time will have passed."

Casting on the make-better series has not begun--no word on which sex will be dispensing style wisdom--but published reports suggest the Fab Five may be reduced to the Fab Three, including a possible celebrity host.

It's a nod to a slightly more style-savvy audience.

"Guys need the basics, the 101 information, whereas women are much more discriminating," creator-exec producer David Collins said. "They know the basics, they want options, ways to amp it up a little. However, the Queer Eye make-better philosophy will still be intact."

[cecilialea]

If I ever met Jai.. I SWEAR we would be best friends!!...

[lalol]

So the Fab 5 wouldn't change? It would be interesting to watch but it's going to be very girly too

[Soul_Sympathy]

Ya I heard about that last night when Conan O'Brien announced I can't wait! They should do that and makeover celebrities, they're are plenty celebrites that need a HUGH makeover!

[Maveno]

I would absolutely DIE if I needed the Fab 5 to come "fix me".

[eldee]

I would apply. They would give you great fashion tips, take you to the spa, re-do your place, maybe give you a flat screen TV and Carson wouldn't even try to "touch around the pant area". It sounds like a good deal to me!

[mmgood2004]

interesting..i heard about this on the weekend update on snl, but really didnt think it would happen for a while.
i hate to burt yall's bubble, but i dont think theyre gonna use thom, carson, ted, jai and kyan. in fact after reading the article (twice), they may use girls, and there may be only 3. also, i dont think theyre gonna makeover celebrities, i think it mentioned celebrities as guest hosts. so yeah, it definately would be a different format, but it does sound exciting.
hmmmm, we'll just have to wait and see what happens though!

[John]

They definitely aren't using the original Fab 5, as it will be shot in LA instead of NY.

[Ilikai]

I was wondering when someone was going to figure that out. From what I read and what was inferred, I expect to see three ladies as the terrific three.

[eldee]

Thanks guys for