Carson Kressley: New 'Queer Eye' Can't Be As Fab As Ours

(TMZ) - The original leader of the "Queer Eye" Fab 5 says the new show won't ever have that same old twinkle ... but does know a guy who can help it come close.

TMZ talked to Carson Kressley -- the former star of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" -- who gave the outlet the straight dope on how he got word about Netflix rebooting the series.

His reaction's not all that surprising, as TMZ reported, but he's got a good recommendation for who could fill his shoes. At least Ariana Grande would watch. 

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