Netflix's 'Queer Eye' to Head to Japan

Netflix will debut four episodes of “Queer Eye” filmed in Japan following the hit unscripted program’s third season later this year.

Announced on Wednesday, the four episodes of “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!” will see the Fab Five — Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), Karamo Brown (Culture) and Tan France (Fashion) — work with local tastemakers to improve the lives of four Japanese men and women from different backgrounds and cultures, while learning and experiencing local cuisine, fashion, design, grooming and culture firsthand.

“In just a year since we launched season one, Queer Eye has become a global phenomenon once again and the Fab Five are truly the ambassadors of self-care and compassion that the world needs now more than ever,” series creator and executive producer David Collins said in a statement. “Filming in Japan is a wonderful opportunity for us to work with four deserving heroes that will help showcase the incredible traditions and customs of their country.”

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No release date for “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!” has been announced, though it is currently slated to debut sometime in 2019 following the previously announced regular third season of “Queer Eye.”

“Queer Eye” is executive produced by Collins, Michael Williams and Rob Eric for Scout Productions. Jennifer Lane is showrunner and executive producer. David George, Adam Sher, David Eilenberg and Jordana Hochman executive produce for ITV Entertainment.

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Ted Allen

Ted Allen was "Queer Eye's" food and wine expert, so it's no surprise that he's the host for the Food Network's popular show "Chopped." He's also a frequent contributor to "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," and has written two cookbooks.
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Carson Kressley

Carson Kressley was "Queer Eye's" fashion expert, and he's continued to work in fashion with his line of clothing for QVC. He's hosted and judged several reality shows, including Lifetime's "How to Look Good Naked" and "RuPaul's Drag Race." He was also a contestant on Season 13 of "Dancing with the Stars."
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Kyan Douglas

Kyan Douglas was the grooming expert on the show, and like Kressley and Allen, has continued his career in that vein. He's currently the style expert on "Rachael Ray."
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Thom Filicia

The resident interior design expert on "Queer Eye," Thom Filicia has, for the most part, left TV and founded his own interior design company, Thom Filicia, Inc. His firm has worked in spaces in New York, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Miami and Bermuda.
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Jai Rodriguez

Jai Rodriguez was the culture expert, and since "Queer Eye" has expanded his acting career. In addition to several reality TV appearances, the "RENT" alum has guest starred on shows like "How I Met Your Mother," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Wisdom of the Crowd." He also starred in the TV movie "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming."
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