On this weekly syndicated reality series, a team of "style agents" canvassed the nation in search of everyday folks who were willing to be cosmetically made over. The team offered advice, counsel, and hands-on assistance in matters related to clothing, makeup, diet, and even household decor. And if the lucky chosen ones didn't recognize themselves once the metamorphosis was complete, that was all part of the game. Distributed by 20th Century Fox television,
Ambush Makeover was test-marketed beginning July 7, 2003, going into general syndication in the fall of that year. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide