Makeover reality television series
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Makeover reality television series are television series which focus on makeover
s.
Long an element of daytime talk show
s, they have recently moved into the limelight
in television shows such as Queer Eye
. Other popular makeover shows include What Not to Wear, Extreme Makeover
, Ambush Makeover
and Pimp My Ride
.
Makeover
A makeover is a term applied to changing one's appearance, sometimes through cosmetics. Makeovers can range from something as simple as a new haircut, to the use of cosmetic surgery, to the extreme of the implantation of dental veneers, eye-color-changing contact lenses, and the use of...
s.
Long an element of daytime talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
s, they have recently moved into the limelight
Limelight
Limelight is a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls. An intense illumination is created when an oxyhydrogen flame is directed at a cylinder of quicklime , which can be heated to 2572 °C before melting. The light is produced by a combination of incandescence and...
in television shows such as Queer Eye
Queer Eye
Queer Eye is an American reality television series that premiered on the Bravo cable television network in July 2003. The program's name was changed from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy after the third season to broaden the scope of its content...
. Other popular makeover shows include What Not to Wear, Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover is a television program from ABC in which individuals volunteered to receive an extensive makeover in Hollywood. The show was created by television producer Howard Schultz. It first aired as a television special. It began airing in 2002 on Thursday nights at 8pm. A total of 55...
, Ambush Makeover
Ambush Makeover
Ambush Makeover is the title of a television show which aired in syndication and the Style Network from 2004-2005. The show aired on Fox-owned stations during its first season, and then went national for the second season before being cancelled by Twentieth Television.-Overview:Each episode...
and Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride
Pimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it and customizing it.The original United States version was hosted by rapper Xzibit...
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