Aussie Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

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presenter = Liston Williams - Life
Ty Henschke - Fashion
Brendan Wong - Interior Design
Will Fennell - Grooming
Ryan Andrijich - Food and Wine
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country = AUS
language = English
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 6
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runtime = 42 minutes
network = Network Ten
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first_aired = 9 February 2005
last_aired = 23 February 2005
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"Aussie Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" was an Australian reality television series that was based on the original and hugely popular American series, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy".

Much like the American version, the program is premised on the stereotype that gay men are superior in matters of fashion, style, personal grooming, interior design and culture. In each episode, a team of five gay men—known collectively as the "Fab Five"—perform a makeover on a subject, usually a straight man, revamping his wardrobe, redecorating his home and offering advice on grooming, lifestyle and food.

The program premiered on Network Ten at nowrap|7:30 pm on Wednesday 9 February 2005, during the first week the 2005 Australian ratings season to a national audience of 903,254.cite news|first=Andrew|last=Hornery|title=Aussie Queer Eye a big turn-off for advertisers|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Aussie-Queer-Eye-a-big-turnoff-for-advertisers/2005/02/18/1108709437657.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2005-02-19|accessdate=2007-12-30] After the second episode saw its audience share drop 20 per cent to 725,263, rumours began the show would now be moved from its prime time slot at nowrap|7.30 pm on Wednesdays to nowrap|9.30 pm on Mondays. However, after the third episode which aired on 23 February, the Network axed the program. [cite news|title=Ten takes Aussie Queer Eye off air|url=http://www.bandt.com.au/news/f1/0c02d2f1.asp|work=B&T|date=2005-02-24|accessdate=2007-12-29] The three remaining episodes aired later in the year.

Cast

The Fab Five were: [cite news|title=Meet the Queer Eye guys|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/TV--Radio/Meet-the-Queer-Eye-guys/2004/11/21/1100972254934.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2004-11-22|accessdate=2007-12-30]
* Ryan Andrijich: expert on food, alcohol and beverages, cooking, and meal preparation
* Will Fennell: expert on hair, grooming, personal hygiene, and makeup
* Brendan Wong: expert on interior design and home organization
* Ty Henschke: expert on clothing, fashion and personal styling
* Liston Williams: expert on popular culture, relationships, and social interaction

References

See also

* List of programs broadcast by Network Ten
* List of Australian television series

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