Carson Kressley says original ‘Queer Eye’ was more ‘groundbreaking’ than reboot

The OG Fab Five member shaded the Netflix reboot

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6 years ago

August 22, 2018

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Carson Kressley, one of the original Fab Five members on the series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” thinks the series was more “groundbreaking” than its Netflix revival.

Kressley, who served as the show’s fashion guru, was asked by Variety for his thoughts on the reboot’s three Emmy nominations including Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

“I’m thrilled that they’re nominated, but it was a little more groundbreaking back when we won an Emmy in 2004,” Kressley said.

The original, which aired on Bravo, received numerous Emmy nominations as well and won Outstanding Reality Program in 2004.

However, Kressley is happy to see diversity on television continue to grow.

“We’re so lucky to work in TV,” Carson told Variety. “It’s really having a renaissance right now and so inclusive and diverse.”

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Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

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