The New ‘Queer Eye’ Experts Look So Familiar Because You’ve Seen Them Before

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Feb 26, 2018 4:57 pm·

By Chelsea Duff

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Ummm, is anybody else pretty much in love with the whole Queer Eye Netflix-reboot cast? We were excited when we heard the show was getting a makeover, but we were nervous about how it could compete with the fabulousness of the old show. But the new Fab Five have completely stolen our hearts and left us wanting so, so much more. But they've also left us wondering, "Wait, where have we seen you before?" There's a reason these experts look so familiar, and it's because almost all of them have already appeared on your TV screen in one context or another. Want to find out where you recognize them from? Check out what the Queer Eye cast was doing before transforming into this new role.

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Bobby Berk, Queer Eye's Interior Design Expert

It's clear that "expert" doesn't begin to cover it for Bobby, who seemingly transforms a whole house in very little time. But check out his website, Bobby Berk Home, and you'll see that he has a huge swath of resources to pull from, like all the gorgeous furniture and decor he sells. Oh, yeah, and he's got the experience, too. He's been featured on HGTV, Bravo, NBC, and CBS as a home expert after initially getting his start working at stores likes Bed Bath & Beyond and Restoration Hardware. Now that's a glow up. You can follow him on Instagram at @bobbyberk.

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Antoni Porowski, Queer Eye's Food Expert

Okay, okay, so maybe Antoni hasn't exactly been making his living as a TV gourmet chef up until now. But he has worked as a waiter, sommelier, general manager in a restaurant, and food consultant. So if you've heard the rumors that he can't actually cook, they're totally off-base. If you're still wondering where you've seen him, it's because the star actually got his start as an actor. Not only does he have two projects coming out later this year, but he's also worked as extras and been in short films. He's even appeared in an episode of The Blacklist as a police officer — and we'll definitely be on the lookout for more. You can follow him on Instagram at @antoni.

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Karamo Brown, Queer Eye's Culture Expert

Out of all of the Fab Five, Karamo's the one who's scored the most screen-time over the years, and the one you're probably the most likely to recognize. Not only did he appear on The Real World: Philadelphia, making history in 2004 as the first out gay black man to appear on the long-running reality show, but he's also been on MTV's The Challenge. He was a correspondent on Bethenny Frankel's show Bethenny, a host on Huffpost Live, a correspondent on Dr. Drew on Call, and an Access Hollywood Live interviewer. Oh, yeah, and he hosted MTV's Are You The One: Second Chances. He's been acting, too, and appeared in shows Where the Bears Are and The Next 15. Needless to say he's something of a star. You can follow him on Instagram @karamobrown.

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Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye's Grooming Expert

His qualifications pretty much speak for themselves. After all, just look at that beard and those long, flowing locks. But Jonathan's graced our TV screens before — and our computer screens, too. He's appeared on VH1's series I Love the 2000s as a commentator, but he's better known for his incredible Game of Thrones recap series for Funny or Die. They're appropriately called "Gay of Thrones", and he talks about each episode with a friend while styling their hair. Obsessed. You can follow him on Instagram @jvn.

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Tan France, Queer Eye's Fashion Expert

Actually, you probably haven't seen Tan before — that is, unless you're super obsessed with the fashion world. This is the style guru's first time on TV, but he did launch his own fashion company in 2011 called Kingdom & State. He also partnered with fashion blogger-turned-designer Rachel Parcell in 2016 to start the Rachel Parcell Collection. These days, he's living with his husband in Utah — that is, when he's not filming with the Queer Eye crew. You can follow him on Instagram at @tanfrance.

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