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Carson Kressley says original ‘Queer Eye’ was more ‘groundbreaking’ than reboot
The OG Fab Five member shaded the Netflix reboot
Carson Kressley (Photo by Rainer Hosch; courtesy United Entertainment)
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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The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
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PHOTOS: Taste of Point
Annual fundraiser supporting LGBTQ youth scholarships and mentorships held at Room & Board
The Point Foundation held the annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13.
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