Queer Eye season 6 featured the unforgettable stories of some truly inspiring people, and it's time to talk about what happened to the "heroes" after the show. The sixth installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premiered in 2022, and brought the Fab Five to Austin, Texas. The Fab Five's time in the Lone Star State was a certified success. They helped many people, from a champion weightlifter to a talented musician.

Queer Eye season 7 recently dropped, and as the Fab Five danced their way down to New Orleans, the show kept its charm and heartwarming nature. The crew, which includes Jonathan Van Ness (grooming), Bobby Berk (home), Antoni Porowski (food and drink), Tan (fashion), and Karamo Brown (culture), continue to inspire the heroes they make over, as well as the viewing audience.

Episode One: Terri White – Showdown At The Broken Spoke

59-year-old Terri White was interested in staying young and sexy, in of her lifestyle and fashion. However, despite being a no-nonsense honky-tonk dance instructor, White wasn’t always as confident as she let on. This was especially true when it came to her relationship with her daughter, Ashley.

After her Queer Eye experience, White’s son-in-law and father ed away. Despite these losses, White took over The Broken Spoke honky-tonk bar, and continues to teach dancing. Given Jonathan’s guidance, White’s hair is still natural, rather than the wig she wore when audiences first met her. Her relationship with her daughter has also improved. Overall, everything seems excellent for White, who views dancing as one of life’s best cure-alls.

Episode Two: Angel Flores – Angel Gets Her Wings

As a record-holding weightlifter and weightlifting coach, 23-year-old Angel Flores had plenty to be proud of. However, her confidence began to suffer when she started questioning her identity, and began Hormone Replacement Therapy. Uncertain about her body and the clothes she felt she could wear, Angel needed some .

Angel's thriving in 2023. Although she and Katia broke up, she continues to devote herself to her weightlifting ion, even teaching online classes that can be booked via the Liberation Barbell Club’s website. Her time with the Fab Five helped her to recognize her inner and outer beauty. Angela's used her newfound public platform to dispel untruths, and educate about what it means to be a trans athlete.

Episode Three: Josh Eilers – No More Bull

The Fab Five brought a real-life cowboy into the mix with 32-year-old Josh Eilers in Queer Eye season 6. A former U.S. marine turned rancher, Josh wasn’t concerned with personal style or hygiene. His former girlfriend Kayla was still on his mind, but the two had gone their separate ways thanks to Josh's’ lifestyle.

These days, Josh more or less keeps to himself. His social media presence is negligible, and to date, he hasn’t mentioned anything regarding his relationship with Kayla. He'd wanted to strengthen their dynamic. According to Netflix Tudum, the rancher is allegedly engaged, but there isn't additional information. However, his ranch is thriving.

Episode Four: Navarro High Prom Committee - A Night To

The Covid-19 pandemic's wreaked havoc on many lives, and for these Austin teens, that meant no prom. Thanks to the Fab Five, a prom took place. The Navarro High seniors enjoyed an event they wouldn’t ever forget.

Given the number of students involved in "A Night to ," keeping up with them all is challenging. The seven central students focused on in the episode are now pursuing their studies and ions. Navarro High’s Miss Tara continues to teach at the school, and the future looks bright for the stars of one of Queer Eye’s most endearing episodes.

Episode Five: Todd Maddox – Craw Zaddy

The now 68-year-old Todd Maddox' life had gotten a bit too routine. The loss of his wife Jodie 10 years earlier left him running his Plooky’s Cajun Boiling Pot restaurant, just as his wife had wanted him to. Wary of change, Maddox needed some fab friends. In the months since the Fab Five introduced Maddox to the term “Zaddy,” the revamped Plooky’s has stayed active on social media, even advertising some of its one-of-a-kind “Craw Zaddy” merchandise. Images of Maddox often appear on the restaurant’s Instagram , with Maddox looking as happy, clean-cut, and relaxed as ever.

Episode Six: Jereka Thomas-Hockaday – Community Allied

Dr. Jereka instantly impacted audiences, thanks to her selfless work at The Central Texas Allied Health Institute. She founded the clinic, which focuses on underrepresented community . The CTAHI was essential for many throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, providing thousands of tests and vaccinations. Since Jereka was introduced to Queer Eye audiences, she’s made more time for her husband and son. Unfortunately, the city of Austin decided to cancel further funding for Jereka’s CTAHI. The disappointing decision hasn’t weakened her commitment to providing healthcare and education to underrepresented communities.

Episode Seven: Jamie Wallace Grenier – Snow White Of Central Texas

With her endless supply of comion, Jamie Wallace Grenier founded Safe in Austin - a last-resort shelter for animals with special needs. However, keeping up with the demands of the shelter, as well as her family, left Jamie completely unable to meet her own basic self-care needs. The result was a wonderful person run ragged by a hectic life.

The Fab Five built Jamie the barn she desperately needed for Safe in Austin. Since her appearance on the show, Jamie has also built an addition to that barn. Moreover, her love for animals is stronger than ever. However, she has learned some lessons about stepping back now and then. Lastly, Jamie continues to care for several puppies that the Queer Eye team rescued while shooting her episode.

Episode Eight: Chris Baker – Gimme Shelter

As if Chris Baker’s work finding and building housing for homeless communities throughout Austin wasn’t challenging enough, he’d also undergone the loss of his mother, and lived with substance abuse issues. Chris, a talented musician loved by friends, family, and co-workers alike, needed a helping hand. Chris’ self-esteem issues were also related to his weight, and because of this, he felt he couldn’t wear white t-shirts.

Since meeting the Fab Five, Chris has become far more confident with his style, often posting photos of himself on his Instagram . He continues to work with marginalized communities through his Other One's foundation, and it genuinely seems like his Queer Eye experience has been life-changing for him.

Episode Nine: Sarah Lim - A Legend In The Baking

Anyone with a sweet tooth couldn’t help but feel a little jealous when the Fab Five sampled Sarah Lim’s baking, which looked delicious. Her OMG Squee bakery had previously been held back by the Covid-19 pandemic, and racist vandals who were emboldened by anti-Chinese pandemic rhetoric. Exhausted, stressed, and scared, Lim had to find the balance necessary to salvage her business and mental health.

At present, things have never been better for OMG Squee. Despite a couple of other little setbacks after her Queer Eye appearance, Lim has things under control. Though she decided not to follow Antoni’s advice and partner with the online food marketplace Goldbelly, Lim has been able to hire more employees. The demand for OMG Squee products certainly hasn’t lessened, and the bakery is quickly becoming an Austin staple.

Episode Ten: Reggie Devore - The Mis-Inspiration Of Reggie Devore

Before Covid-19 hit, it seemed like rapper Reggie Devore aka Blacklight was well on his way, having opened for Katy Perry and Dua Lipa at a concert in India. However, the forced isolation of Covid-19 froze Devore’s career, and whittled away his self-confidence. Unable to get himself back on track creatively, Devore was ready to give up on music altogether.

Thankfully, the Fab Five was able to find a way to inject some confidence back into Devore. Gone are the doubts about his drive or abilities, with Blacklight making a solid return to music. In April 2022, he released two music videos, and his social media s balance career and family life. He also has a new single dropping in May 2023. Devore has also been performing live again, proving that his time on Queer Eye was just what he needed.

Sources: Netflix Tudum, Plooky's Cajun Boiling Pot/Instagram, Chis Baker/Instagram