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Groomed

Groomed

★ 8.0/10•2006•Reality
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Paul Hogan, former Chief of Staff in the Foreign Service and butler to millionaires, assisted by romance expert Asha Daniere, takes a loveable “diamond in the rough” and polish him up to become the gentleman he yearns to be— all for the love of his life leading up to a special event.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 21, 2006

Episodes

E1

Frog to Prince

John Steveniart is a great guy, but with his scruffy appearance and two left feet, will he be able to be transformed into the handsome prince charming of Hilary's dreams with only 3 days to go before the wedding?

Jan 21, 2006

E2

Comfort Zone

Andrew Bradbury wants to celebrate his Silver wedding anniversary to Linda with a dramatic re-proposal. However, Andrew’s got to face his fear of change, get out of his ho-hum rut, and re-ignite the romance. Can Paul and Asha turn this comfy cardigan into a dashing charmer?

Jan 21, 2006

E3

Mike Bailey

Mike Bailey is a working class sweetheart and a loving father, but his blue collared attitude combined with his resistance to try something new has put a serious crease in his relationship with his fiance, Anne Marie. Can Asha and Paul iron out Mike’s wrinkles in time? Or will Anne Marie get fed up and toss him in the hamper?

Feb 13, 2006

E4

Doug Pye

Doug Pye is an average brut whose relationship with Tamara has been on ice since she moved here from England to be with him. Tamara complains that Doug is as frugal with his heart as he is with his cash and has told Doug that unless he adds some sparkle to their flat romance, she’s going to be on the next plane back home. It’s time for Doug to replace the beer and chicken wings with champagne and caviar for his lady love. Can Doug learn to pop the cork before he pops the question!!!

Feb 20, 2006

E5

Calbert Humphrey

Calbert Humphrey is a no-nonsense kind of guy. A self-proclaimed workaholic, his relationship with his beautiful and fashionable girlfriend, Sunilda, has recently reached its plateau. If Calbert wants to keep the love of stylish Sunilda, he’s going to have to start mixing things up. It’s time to spice up the wardrobe, burn up the dance floor and melt her heart with some good old-fashioned romance. Does Calbert have what it takes to add some heat to this lukewarm romance? You’ll have to watch to find out!!!!

Feb 27, 2006

E6

Sajeev Sharma

Visual artist, Sajeev Sharma, knows how to make a memorable entrance! He’s a flamboyant guy with more personality than even he knows what to do with. His demure and gentle wife, Sangeeta, finds his over-the-top attitude too showy and wishes that he could find a more intimate way to show that he cares. We think that their 10th wedding anniversary is the perfect place to put him to the test. Can our GROOMED team bring a little ZEN to Sajeev’s world before the big day and prove to him that sometimes, it’s the little things that count?

Mar 6, 2006

E7

Casey Paolozzi

Casey Paolozzi is Groomed’s toughest subject yet!!! Despite his best intentions, Casey makes Cro-Magnon man look well kept! Raised in a family of mostly men, Casey is a gritty, grimy, grunting sheet metal worker whose idea of funny is passing gas at the dinner table. Lucy, who is not so easily amused, loves Casey dearly but insists she’s not marrying a man who hasn’t evolved past a Neanderthal. Casey is a great dad and has been a good partner to Lucy but if he can’t clean up his act, those wedding bells may never ring, Can Casey evolve millions of years in only three days at the GENTLEMEN’S ACADEMY? Only time will tell…

Mar 13, 2006

E8

Jamie Nye

Jamie Nye has been on a romance siesta for the past few years and his wife Ingrid has had enough!! Her birthday is coming up and she is ready to cut a rug, with or without her hubby. This week, we’re giving Jamie a lesson in romance from the culture that invented it! In only three days, can we transform this dud into the passionate, Latin lover that Ingrid desires? Stay tuned to find out…

Mar 20, 2006

E9

Rey Morales

Rey Morales is a big hearted boxer who has settled down to domestic bliss with his sparring partner Kim. Despite his rough job, Rey is sensitive and passionate but has begun to let his gentlemanly behaviour and romantic maneouvers go down for the count. Can he get up from the mat in time to deliver romance for Kim before he’s declared ‘knocked out’?

Mar 27, 2006

E10

Miguel Baptista

Miguel Baptista is a business student from the mean streets, who’s scruffy wardrobe and ungentlemanly manners are turning his relationship sour. Miguel wants to finally pop the question - but Mayra’s not quite sure Miguel is mature enough for such a huge step. Can I get this ruffian down to business so he can close the deal -- of his life?

Apr 3, 2006

E11

Trucker Love

Sam Yannacacos is a outspoken, burly long haul truck driver who’s started to treat his house more like a truck stop than a home – including his wife Frieda. Paul and Asha have their work cut out for them as they try to turn his rig around and make him a “Gentleman Trucker”.

Apr 10, 2006

E12

Lee Herriot

Lee Herriot is an intimidating 911 dispatcher who’s used to giving orders but his ordered world is turning into chaos. With a wedding and honeymoon in France on the way, Lee has done nothing to help. In addition, his awful table manners, unsophisticated palate and dreadful wardrobe are things that fiancé, Danielle, would like Lee to forget to pack for their trip. Can I turn lee into a sophisticated gentleman before danielle books a honeymoon for one?

Apr 24, 2006

E13

David Moxam

David Moxam is about to get married to the woman of his dreams. But his atrocious table manners, total lack of personal hygiene, non-existent wardrobe and his love of passing wind are scaring off his future bride. Can I transform this smelly, ill mannered jokester into a proper gentleman in time to say ‘I do’?

May 1, 2006

Actors

Paul Hogan

Self - Host

Asha Daniere

Self - Co-Host

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