AJ from Queer Eye is engaged and the Fab 5's 'gay hearts are exploding'

Queer Eye type TV Show network Netflix genre Reality

Queer Eye, the now fan-favorite Netflix reboot, keeps delivering joyful moments for its growing fan base. Thursday night, the show’s official Twitter account shared some delightful news about the subject of episode 4 titled “To Gay or Not to Gay.” Well, it turns out AJ, who was struggling with coming out, is now engaged to his boyfriend! We’re not crying, you’re crying.

“We’ve got some news that will make your week! AJ and Drey got engaged. Our gay hearts are exploding,” the Queer Eye tweet read.

The announcement was shared along with a heartwarming clip of AJ coming out to his stepmom, as well as some photos of him and his fiancé.

Tan France, the fashion expert on the show, replied to the Tweet saying, “Yay, what wonderful news!!!” Antoni Porowski, the show’s culinary master and internet crush, also replied to the news on social media.

“Couldn’t be happier about this news congrats, boys!!” Porowski wrote.

Since its premiere, the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy reboot has garnered praise from fans and critics alike due to its seamless combination of humor, emotional journeys, and triumphant makeovers. The series creator, David Collins, previously told EW that the reboot was for a new audience, noting, “if the original round was about tolerance, this time it is about acceptance.”

Queer Eye is now streaming on Netflix.

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