When will 'Queer Eye' Season 8 air? Release date, cast, and plot of Netflix show
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Popular Netflix show 'Queer Eye' Season 8 will launch on January 24, 2024. The Fab Five - Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, and Tan France are all returning for Season 8.
The Fab Five will spread love, compassion, and expertise to six new heroes needing desperate glow-up from the inside out. This TV franchise is all about a team of gay professionals giving lifestyle and fashion makeovers to guests. The show premiered in 2018 on Netflix and has since won two Emmy awards and earned the admiration of countless fans. As a spin-off of the Bravo series 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy', Netflix's version of 'Queer Eye' makes over heroes of all backgrounds and genders. From a disabled person to a small-town teacher, this show will make you cry.
With an IMDb rating of 8.5/10, Netflix's 'Queer Eye' garnered a massive fanbase for itself. In each episode, the Fab Five visit and work with individuals, often referred to as 'heroes', to provide a complete lifestyle makeover. The heroes from various backgrounds face serious challenges in life, encompassing aspects of grooming, fashion, home design, culture, and personal development. The series represented and uplifted LGBTQIA+ communities, serving as a positive portrayal.
The 'Queer Eye' franchise expanded beyond its original format, with German and Brazilian adaptations also captivating audiences.
What is 'Queer Eye' Season 8 all about?
During this season, the Fab Five ventured to New Orleans, ready to assist a new group of heroes in embracing a new chapter in their lives. The trailer introduced exciting individuals from all walks of life, ranging from a KISS superfan to a football school for the deaf, emphasizing the diversity of the participants.
The show went beyond superficial changes for the 'heroes'; it focused on personality development and underscored the importance of self-love. Viewers were encouraged to prepare for another emotional journey with the Fab Five.
Where to watch 'Queer Eye' Season 8?
Get ready to binge-watch 'Queer Eye' Season 8, which airs on January 24, 2024. The season is available on Netflix, like all other seasons.
Netflix offers various subscriptions to choose from. The basic plan starts at $6.99/month, and the standard plan, offering enhanced viewing, is available for $15.49/month. Additionally, there is an option for a premium plan at $22.99/month.
Who will be a part of 'Queer Eye' Season 8?
The cast consists of the Fab Five; Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Antoni Porowski, and Tan France.
Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan is a grooming expert, specializing in everything from hair trims to makeovers. He is a prominent figure in the beauty industry and has his own series, 'Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness'. Additionally, he has a hair care line called JVN.
Karamo Brown
Karamo Brown serves as the lifestyle guru and culture expert, guiding the heroes in discovering the purpose of their dreams. Renowned for his motivational skills, he assists individuals in boosting their self-confidence. In the 2000s, Karamo made history as the first openly gay black man to participate in a reality show. His career took off when he joined the cast of MTV's hit show 'The Real World' as a member of Season 15.
Antoni Porowski
Antoni Porowski is a self-taught food and wine expert who enjoys spending time in the kitchen. Apart from his role in 'Queer Eye', he is also a participant in the baking competition series 'Easy Bake Battle'. Collaborating with Jonathan, he co-founded their food brand 'Yummers'. Additionally, Antoni has authored several cookbooks, including 'Antoni in the Kitchen' and 'Antoni: Let's Do Dinner'.
Tan France
The fashionista of the 'Fab Five' is a true family man, having embraced fatherhood with the birth of his children, Ismail and Issac. Tan France is also featured in Netflix's 'Next in Fashion', where he takes on the roles of hosting and judging alongside supermodel Gigi Hadid.
Bobby Berk
Bobby Berk, the design maestro of the 'Fab Five,' has a passion for transforming the spaces of the 'heroes' into dream comfort homes. He is also an Emmy-winning television host. However, it's worth noting that 'Queer Eye' Season 8 will be Bobby Berk's final season, as he has announced his departure on Instagram. In addition to his television work, Bobby has released a book titled 'Right at Home: How Good Design is Good for the Mind', a guidebook filled with tips, tricks, and expert advice for home and interior design.
Meet the heroes of 'Queer Eye' Season 8
Ernest Bartholomew
In the trailer, Ernest Bartholomew is shown seeking assistance to reconnect with his wife. Throughout the preview, Mrs Bartholomew expresses her feelings of loneliness within their relationship, indicating the specific challenges they are currently facing.
Alison McCary
Alison McCary, a social justice lawyer and former nun, is featured in the trailer, seeking assistance for personal growth and development. The preview suggests that she is in a phase where she could benefit from support and transformation in her personality.
Anh Luu
Anh Luu, a chef and owner of the Vietnamese food pop-up Xanh, as well as an owner of an incredible Mardi Gras costume collection, is featured in the trailer. In the preview, she expresses concern about becoming too absorbed in her work and neglecting herself. As a result, she seeks the assistance of the Fab Five for help and guidance.
Denton Mallas
Denton Mallas, the football coach for the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, is highlighted in the trailer. His role as a football coach for a school catering to the deaf community suggests a unique and inspiring story, making him one of the heroes seeking assistance from the Fab Five.
Tim Keel
Tim Keel, a KISS superfan and caretaker for his brother, is featured in the trailer. He opens up about the challenges he faces, expressing that he has lost his sense of self and identity over the years while taking care of his sick brother. Tim seeks the help of the Fab Five to rediscover and reclaim aspects of his own life and identity.
Doreen Ketchens
Doreen Ketchens, a traditional jazz clarinetist, is introduced in the trailer. Her family business, 'Doreen's Sweets', appears to be in need of a makeover, specifically by Brown Berk, the design expert of the Fab Five. The preview suggests that Doreen Ketchens seeks assistance in transforming and enhancing her family business.
What is the latest buzz on 'Queer Eye' Season 8?
Netflix dropped the trailer for 'Queer Eye' Season 8 on January 9, 2024, providing a glimpse into how the Fab Five will transform the lives of individuals, boosting their confidence and offering a fresh perspective.
Fans have taken to social media to express their happiness as one of them commented, "I need this show twice a year, one time is not enough!!!!"
Another stated merrily, "I’m so so excited! This show is the best feel-good show ever!"
Some thoroughly enjoy the concept of the show and the awareness it brings. One stated, "Totally 4got about this show. It was super popular back in the late 90s. The concept is still great. Because it was helping people. Regardless of sexual orientation & gender to feel better about themselves."
Another wrote, "I'm excited for another season. 5 gay guys who do a much better job teaching and inspiring me than any straight guy I've ever met."
Some are sad this is Bobby Berk's last season. One of them commented, "This show will NOT be the same without Bobby. The guy is such a talent & seems like such a wholesome lovely person nonetheless, this season looks amazing. "
Another wrote, "So unfortunate, that it is Bobby's last season."
Tune in to Netflix to watch 'Queer Eye' Season 8 on January 24, 2024.