I was so scared that QE was going to be yet another makeover show that has fashionistas trying to force styles on people who were just trying to live their lives. But man, I am so happy to be proven wrong. I have finally gotten into the show and whoa. The positivity and confidence and empathy these dudes show on the daily is amazing. I love seeing the way they respect peoples’ different styles. I mean, when the first guy, Tom, said he had a red complexion because of lupus, Jonathan took it in stride and immediately started giving him useful skincare advice without blinking an eye. These dudes are redefining reality TV and I am here for it. If you need a break from cop dramas and dark, sad, angsty content, just check it out. This show is heartwarming, positive, inclusive, funny as hell, and just seriously entertaining.
PS. I thought Jonathan was going to be annoying at first by being so over the top, but it was the complete opposite. I could go into detail about self-love and acceptance and addressing some serious internalised homophobia, but I won’t. All I can say about him (and the whole Fab 5) is that I would protect him with my whole life. He deserves the world, man.