or


EXTREME MAKEOVER
Air Date: Thursday, August 12, 2004
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#220) "James and Kacie" (Repeat)
[NOTE: The following article is a press release issued by the aforementioned network and/or company. Any errors, typos, etc. are attributed to the original author. The release is reproduced solely for the dissemination of the enclosed information.]

RELIVE THE ROMANCE OF KACIE AND JAMES, TWO CANDIDATES WHO MET AND UNEXPECTEDLY FELL IN LOVE, AS THEIR LOOKS AND LIVES WERE DRAMATICALLY TRANSFORMED, ON ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER"

Plus, Catch an All-New Update on the Newly Engaged Couple and Their Wedding Plans

"Episode 219" - Relive the romance of James, a 23-year-old unemployed car audio technician from Colorado Springs, CO, and Kacie, a 21-year-old woman from Corona, CA, from their "before" phases, then as they underwent their various procedures and, finally, when the end results were revealed to their families and friends, on "Extreme Makeover," THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/14/04)

James and Kacie were two strangers brought together by their shared fortune of being selected for "Extreme Makeover." They became the first two candidates on the show to meet and fall in love! Both shared a similar history of painful memories and disparagement for their appearances.

In a romantic ending fit for their love story, the couple were separated for a few weeks before their final transformations and saw each other for the first time at Kacie's stunning reveal. In addition, Kacie was given two couture gowns in person by famed fashion designer Richard Tyler, and given a full scholarship to Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School by John Paul DeJoria, the chairman and CEO of Paul Mitchell products.

Months later "Extreme Makeover" caught up with the couple. who moved in together and most recently became engaged. See how life has changed since their makeovers, from their whirlwind romance to their numerous press appearances and their romantic wedding plans.

James' procedures included rhinoplasty/septoplasty, cheek implants, chin implant, bilateral otoplasty (ears pinned), scar removal on left temple and extensive dental work, including lip and gum repositioning, 6 root canals, 8 crowns, 15 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

James' "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Harvey A. Zarem, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Monica

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as a fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House," Aerosmith and the Osbournes

* Hairstylist/colorist Julio Romano of Estilo Salon

* Eyebrow/lash artist Jasmine Kim of Anastasia Beverly Hills

* Per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

Kacie received upper and lower eyelid lift, rhinoplasty, chin implant, breast augmentation, liposuction of inner and outer thighs, fat injections to cheeks, dermabrasion, tattoo removal, LASIK eye surgery, tooth bonding, cosmetic reshaping and Zoom whitening.

Kacie's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Jon A. Perlman, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as a fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House," Aerosmith and the Osbournes

* Couture gowns designed by famed fashion designer Richard Tyler

* Hairstylist Sally Hershberger at John Frieda Salon, whose celebrity clientele includes Meg Ryan, Michelle Pheiffer and Giselle

* Colorist Johnathan Gale, whose celebrity clientele includes Diane Keato, Hilary Duff and Jennifer Garner

* Makeup and eyebrow artist Nikki Pashalidis, whose celebrity clientele includes Naomi Campbell and Alec Wek

* Per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

"Extreme Makeover" is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

Share |