Style By Jury
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Style By Jury is a Canadian makeover show
Makeover reality television series
Makeover reality television series are television series which focus on makeovers.Long an element of daytime talk shows, they have recently moved into the limelight in television shows such as Queer Eye. Other popular makeover shows include What Not to Wear, Extreme Makeover, Ambush Makeover and...

 which was shown on the W Network
W Network
W Network is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. W Network broadcasts lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at women....

 since 2007.

Plot

Contestants of the show are told that they are doing an audition
Audition
An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performing artist.Audition may also refer to:* The sense of hearing* Adobe Audition, audio editing software...

 for a makeover show, but what they do not know is that they've been already selected for the show. In the auditioning room there is a jury
Jury
A jury is a sworn body of people convened to render an impartial verdict officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment. Modern juries tend to be found in courts to ascertain the guilt, or lack thereof, in a crime. In Anglophone jurisdictions, the verdict may be guilty,...

 behind a two-way mirror
Two-way mirror
A one-way mirror, also known as a two-way mirror, one-way glass, or two-way glass is a mirror which is partially reflective and partially transparent...

 and they have been asked to give their honest first opinions about the contestant. After the interview, the juries opinions will be shown to them on a TV screen. Then, the host would tell them that they've been chosen to have a makeover
Makeover
A makeover is a term applied to changing one's appearance, sometimes through cosmetics. Makeovers can range from something as simple as a new haircut, to the use of cosmetic surgery, to the extreme of the implantation of dental veneers, eye-color-changing contact lenses, and the use of...

.

The Makeover

The contestants visit a cosmetic dentist, a dermatologist, a beauty parlor, a makeup artist, and go shopping for new clothing. Depending on their situation they will be given fitness tips, visit a therapist or receive various kinds of training and coaching. After a week the contestant will be rejudged by a different jury that will include someone close to him/her.

Cast

Host: Bruce Turner introduces the contestant to the jury and helps them through their makeover week.

Wardrobe Consultant: David Clemmer goes through the contestant's wardrobe pointing out what they own that does, or does not fit their body type or age. He then takes them shopping to buy new clothing and provides tips to help them dress better.

Cosmetic Dermatologist: Dr. Kucy Pon and Dr. Fred Weksberg clear up blemishes, sun damage, scars or other skin problems.

Eye Specialist: Dr. Raymond M. Stein and Dr. Sheldon Herzig corrent eye problems enabling some contestants to stop using glasses or contact lenses.

Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. William Middleton

Hair Stylists: Francesco Fontana and Johnny Cupello

Make-up artist: Korby Banner

Cosmetic Dentistry: Dr. Armaghan Afsar and Dr. Andrew Charkiw

International distribution

The series has aired in Singapore on MediaCorp Channel 5 since 2009, in the Netherlands RTL8
RTL 8
RTL 8 is a commercial television station which launched in the Netherlands on 18 August 2007. The channel apperead by the former Tien, previously known as Talpa, which was launched in August 2005, and other assets of John de Mol's Talpa Media were amalgamated with RTL Nederland...

, on Bulgarian and Serbian Fox Life
Fox Life
Fox Life is a television network, launched by the Fox Broadcasting Company, which airs across Latin America, Europe and Japan . Its basic programming include numerous television series, sitcoms and movies, among others, which includes some original programming in certain regions...

, in Spain on Divinity and in the United States via syndication (through Program Partners) and Lifetime Real Women
Lifetime Real Women
Lifetime Real Women is a digital cable channel that is the sister network to Lifetime. It was launched in August 2001 and is available in over 10 million homes via digital cable...

. The show is produced by Marshall Jay Kaplan
Marshall Jay Kaplan
Marshall Jay Kaplan , is a Gemini Award nominated television producer and syndicated cartoonist, and television host. He is best known for his international board game, Who Zat, his syndicated column, Where Are They Now? and his show on TVTropolis, Totally Tracked Down.- Early life, family and...

.also in Africa
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