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RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Reacts To Cardi B’s New Album Being Named After Her Iconic Quote

Posted on 24/06/2025 by Boris Clair

RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Scarlet Envy has reacted to Cardi B using one of her most iconic quotes as the title of her new album.

In a promo interview for the sixth season of All Stars, Scarlet inadvertently created a much-quoted meme when she pondered: “Is it me? Am I the drama? I don’t think I’m the drama… maybe I am. Am I the villain? I don’t think I’m the villain.”

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On Monday, Cardi unveiled the album artwork and title of her much-awaited second album, which comes seven years after her debut release Invasion Of Privacy, and derives its name from Scarlet’s famous quote.

Now, while not everyone in the Drag Race family was impressed with the Bodak Yellow rapper for using one of the show’s quotes, it seems Scarlet herself was more than happy to have been Cardi’s inspiration.

Popping up in the replies to the Grammy winner’s X post about her new album, Scarlet wrote: “You are the drama mamaaa.”

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— Scarlet Envy (@ScarletEnvyNYC) June 23, 2025

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You are the drama mamaaa

— Scarlet Envy (@ScarletEnvyNYC) June 23, 2025

Scarlet made her Drag Race debut in 2019, when she competed on the show’s eleventh season, finishing in 10th place overall.

After that, she was invited to compete on the sixth season of All Stars, as well as the second run of the BBC’s UK vs. The World Franchise, which is also judged by RuPaul.

Meanwhile, fans still have a bit of a wait on their hands for Cardi’s new album, which is due for release on 19 September.

Her last album premiered in April 2018, winning the Best Rap Album at the following year’s Grammys, making Cardi the second woman – and first solo woman – to win the award after Lauryn Hill triumphed as part of the Fugees in 1997. Doechii later picked up the same award for her 2024 release Alligator Bits Never Heal.

While her album has been a long time coming, Cardi has still enjoyed plenty of chart success in the last seven years, with hits like Money, Up and the Megan Thee Stallion collaborations Bongos and WAP.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Favourite Tayce Joins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Posted on 12/11/2024 by Boris Clair

Tayce is set to make history as the first drag performer to compete on Strictly Come Dancing.

On Tuesday evening, it was revealed that the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist will be one of six celebrities taking part in Strictly’s annual Christmas special next month.

She’ll be performing in the one-off special alongside professional dancer Kai Widdrington.

“I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly ballroom floor,” she enthused. “My partner and I are going to dance for our lives!”

Tayce added: “In all seriousness, it’s an incredible honour to be the first drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.

“I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and disco balls.”

Tayce will be competing on Strictly's Christmas special next month — Tayce will be competing on Strictly’s Christmas special next month

The Welsh queen first rose to prominence on the second season of Drag Race UK back in 2021.

After winning fans’ hearts with her brilliant one-liners, amazing looks and iconic lip syncs to the likes of Memory, You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me and Last Thing On My Mind, Tayce wound up finishing as runner-up behind eventual winner Lawrence Chaney.

She and Lawrence also formed half of the girl group the United Kingdolls, alongside Bimini and A’Whora, who even managed to crack the UK singles chart with their musical offering UK Hun.

Tayce is the second star to be announced for this year’s Strictly Christmas special, following on from comedian Josh Widdicombe on Monday.

The other four celebrities on the line-up will be announced later this week.

Josh Widdicombe is taking part in this year's Strictly Christmas special — Josh Widdicombe is taking part in this year’s Strictly Christmas special

Traditionally, the Strictly Christmas episode features six new celebs competing in a one-off special for the Silver Star trophy.

However, two of the contestants on this year’s regular series of Strictly are former Christmas champions.

JLS singer JB Gill triumphed on Christmas Day back in 2012, while Jamie Borthwick’s festive win was a little more recent.

The EastEnders star came out on top during the 2023 Christmas special, during which he and Nancy Xu landed a perfect score for their Quickstep routine.

Everything You Need To Know About RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2024

Posted on 20/12/2023 by Boris Clair

Bring back our girls! RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 has left a gaping hole (ahem) in our hearts since it finished, but fortunately DragCon is now just around the corner.

So with it less than a month away, what can expect as all things RuPaul’s Drag Race descends on London in January?

When and where is RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2024?

RuPaul’s DragCon UK takes place at ExCeL London on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January, with After Hours Parties featuring some of your favourite RuPaul’s Drag Race.

The newly crowned Ginger Johnson and entire cast of the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 5 will kick things off on Friday evening, followed by a celebration of Global Drag with Global Glamazons on Saturday.

Which drag queens will be at the event?

2024 will be the biggest DragCon lineup ever and will see over 180 queens bring drag excellence to the UK.

Queens confirmed to attend RuPaul’s DragCon UK so far include US winners Jaida Essence Hall and Aquaria, UK favourites Lawrence Chaney, Black Peppa, Baga Chipz and Divina De Campo, as well as international stars such as Pagina Heels and Hannah Conda.

You can see the full list here.

What about Michelle Visage?

Oh yes, Mother will be in attendance. RuPaul’s Drag Race judge superstar Michelle Visage will also host the first-ever WOW Presents Plus live broadcast, LIVE from the Pink Carpet, and give global fans a close look at the hottest action from The Queen’s Walk. She’ll be getting the juicy scoop with the all-important carpet-side interviews – we can’t wait to get the tea.

Michelle Visage said: “Dragcon’s Pink Carpet is the Met Gala of drag excellence! I am so excited to host the first live broadcast in WOW Presents Plus herstory. We are going to share the fashion eleganza from your favourite queens globally for the very first time LIVE. These queens better bring it, because the world will be watching.”

Will RuPaul be there?

Just days before the 75th Primetime Emmy® Awards, where RuPaul’s Drag Race has been nominated in an impressive 9 categories, Mama Ru will be passing the baton over to his best judy Michelle Visage in his absence – so sorry to any attendees hoping to catch a glimpse of Ru!

What are the opening times?

General Admission Attendees
○ Saturday 13th January – 10:00 to 18:00
○ Sunday 14th January – 10:00 to 17:00
● VIP All Star Attendees
○ Saturday 13th January – 9:00 to 18:00
○ Sunday 14th January – 9:00 to 17:00
● After Hours* (Separately Ticketed Events)
○ Friday 12th January – 19:00 to 21:00 (Kick Off)
○ Saturday 13th January – 19:00 to 21:00

How do I get tickets to DragCon UK?

The largest celebration of drag culture returns to the UK at London ExCeL on 13th and 14th January 2024, with prices starting from just £40 for a General Admission Single Day pass. For updates and to book tickets to RuPaul’s DragCon UK, please visit: https://uk.rupaulsdragcon.com/.

Here’s The Emotional Moment The New Reigning Queen Of Drag Race UK Was Crowned

Posted on 01/12/2023 by Boris Clair

After ten weeks of the fiercest competition around, a new queen has taken the crown of Drag Race UK.

Ginger Johnson, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas – the ‘Angels of the North’, so called because of all three of the trio’s North-Eastern background – made it to the finale of Drag Race UK season five, with one of them superseding Danny Beard, who won season four a year ago.

In the queens’ final challenge, they had to write and perform a verse on RuPaul’s song ‘Spotlight’, and appear in a sexy, cat burglar themed video.

Elsewhere in the episode, the queens had sit down with RuPaul and Michelle Visage, got to enjoy a visit from their biggest supporters and reflected on the season as a whole.

Beware: spoilers below.

After a stellar season, the top three were rejoined on the main stage by six eliminated queens of the season, including the recently fallen Dede Licious and the iconic Kate Butch; Cara Melle was absent due to illness.

With the badge count stacked against her, Tomara Thomas and her single challenge win were told to sashay away from the competition, with the star leaving the stage with a signature cackle and good humour.

It was then up to Ginger Johnson and Michael Marouli, with three challenge wins apiece, to lip sync for the crown to ‘A Little Respect’ by Erasure.

After a fierce battle (and a cameo from Danny Beard), the winner of season five of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was announced as… Ginger Johnson!

Now, a bit of behind-the-scenes tea; at the end of a Drag Race season, multiple endings are filmed, so not even the queens know who’s won before it airs on TV – so here’s the moment Ginger actually found out she’d snatched the crown.

In the clip, season five’s top two (Ginger and Michael) can be seen reacting to the announcement with an appropriate amount of tears and celebration. Tomara, to her credit, looks thrilled to be there.

And here’s the moment we at HuffPost UK found out during the finale screening!

Drag Race UK Seasons 1-5 and Drag Race UK Vs. The World are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Kornbread ‘The Snack’ Jeté Shares Update About Her Future On The Show

Posted on 19/03/2022 by Boris Clair

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté has revealed she will not be returning to the show next year.

Kornbread emerged as an early favourite when Drag Race began its 14th series earlier this year, but was forced to bow out of the competition early due to an ankle injury she suffered on set.

While Drag Race fans assumed that the queen would be invited back in 2023 – as previous queens forced to leave the contest earlier, including Eureka O’Hara and the UK’s Veronica Green have – she confirmed on Friday that she will not be appearing on the next season.

“My run on season 14 was nothing short of AMAZING,” she said. “Unfortunately I will not be returning to Season 15 of RuPauls Drag Race. Great things ahead!”

Kornbread added: “I love and appreciate you all for the support! Let’s make magic!”

She added that she was also not appearing on any All Stars seasons, noting this “wasn’t my decision”.

My run on season 14 was nothing short of AMAZING

Unfortunately I will not be returning to Season 15 of RuPauls Drag Race

Great things ahead!

I love and appreciate you all for the support! Let’s make magic!

— Kornbread “Conspiracy Queen” Jeté (@kornbreadTMFS) March 18, 2022

And no I’m not on anybodys all stars.

Wasn’t my decision 🙂

— Kornbread “Conspiracy Queen” Jeté (@kornbreadTMFS) March 18, 2022

She later clarified that her “wasn’t my decision” comment referred only to not appearing on All Stars, implying it had been her choice not to return for season 15.

Kornbread – who is transgender –wrote: “A bitch just wants to focus on her transition.”

Thanks EW for the article. All you need to know is in here 🙂 I said it when I first left the show and they reiterated!

A bitch just wants to focus on her transition:)https://t.co/845m2MRSAo

— Kornbread “Conspiracy Queen” Jeté (@kornbreadTMFS) March 18, 2022

Allllll STARSSSSSSSS read the comment again.

— Kornbread “Conspiracy Queen” Jeté (@kornbreadTMFS) March 18, 2022

HuffPost UK has contacted World Of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, for comment.

While Drag Race has been available to watch week-by-week on Netflix UK since its ninth season, this year marked the first series since 2017 that is not available to watch on the streaming giant. Instead, new episodes debut weekly on the platform WowPresents Plus.

This year’s series saw the introduction of a twist in which queens could be saved from elimination by a golden ticket hidden inside a RuPaul-branded chocolate bar.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Star Charity Kase Wins Wave Of Praise For Candid Chat About HIV Status

Posted on 08/10/2021 by Boris Clair

This article contains spoilers for this week’s instalment of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Charity Kase won praise from viewers after a candid discussion in this week’s episode, in which she spoke about her HIV status.

Speaking to competitor Kitty Scott Claus in the work room this week, Charity – known for her surreal style of drag – was asked what got her started in the artform.

Charity then explained that she got into drag as a way of dealing with “dark times” that she’d been through in her late teens.

“I moved to London when I was 17 and then when I was 18 I was having a good time and I was on the scene,” she said.

“But then I ended up contracting HIV and it was kind of really hard for me to process that at 18. I was still a child, do you know what I mean?

“Six years on I’m still living with the after effects of this one night where this guy took advantage of me.”

Kitty Scott Claus and Charity Kase during this week's Drag Race UK — Kitty Scott Claus and Charity Kase during this week’s Drag Race UK episode

Charity also shared that she has received abusive messages on dating apps in the past when she has disclosed her status, adding: “The trauma of getting diagnosed positive really comes from the stigma of HIV and it’s really sad that’s such a thing.”

“I take three tablets a day and I live a normal life expectancy, and I am undetectable, that means that the virus cannot be passed on from me,” she said in a confessional. “These are major, major steps towards controlling the virus.”

After the episode debuted, Charity received a wave of support from viewers who applauded her for helping destigmatise HIV:

Charity Kase’s discussion about HIV on Drag Race tonight was so lovely – education about the stigma around HIV and the fact that U=U is the most important thing

— george (@georgegriffiths) October 7, 2021

So glad Charity Kase is talking about her HIV diagnosis and the stigma around it. Dovetails nicely with the U=U in Sex Education season 3 too #DragRaceUK

— the Black leather daddy (@itsjacksonbbz) October 8, 2021

Devastating to see continued stigma for HIV. This deters people from seeking help for what is a readily *preventable and treatable* condition – so it is stigma itself that allows HIV to spread. Huge 💕 to Charity Kase for bravely speaking out. #DragRaceUK https://t.co/4JTlMPpr2X

— Helen C @ H20 Health Comms (@H2O_HealthComms) October 8, 2021

Charity Kase talking about contracting HIV & being undetectable is a much needed conversation in media.

— Joanna 💙 (@JoPineappple) October 7, 2021

Oh wow. Charity Kase disclosing their HIV status. We as a community need to do better to support those in *and out* of out community from vile abuse and isolation.

Let’s erase phrases like ‘you clean?’ when asking about someone’s status on apps.

Look into Prep. U=U. #DragRaceUK

— Hamza Jahanzeb (@hamzajahanzeb) October 7, 2021

We need to stop the stigma. Let everything about HIV/AIDS be a common knowledge. #DragRaceUK #CharityKase pic.twitter.com/h0Eh2uL2YG

— SH2O (@ohohrupert) October 8, 2021

Charity Kase is such a sweetheart. That moment of her sharing her story of living with HIV was just beautiful. 💞 #DragRaceUK

— Brad (@rate_brad) October 7, 2021

Charity Kase really trying to make me cry on tonight’s #DragRaceUK – thank you for reminding us that U=U and helping to reduce the stigma around HIV status 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Charli is not here for transphobes 🏳️‍🌈 (@dopeyangel101) October 7, 2021

@thecharitykase i love you so much you are amazing for speaking up about HIV and the stigma surrounding it and struggles people face once diagnosed with it.

keep inspiring the world bb x

— a. | team charity kase | bitch bootch botch ミ☆ (@atmacca99) October 7, 2021

@thecharitykase Could have cried at your story tonight. And not because of the HIV. But the ignorance of people and how absolutely shit people can be.
And your arseless dress was fecking gorgeous.❤️❤️❤️#charitykase #rupaulsdragrace #WINNER

— Lee Montgomery (@leehotmess) October 7, 2021

Charity was also praised by the organisation the Terrence Higgins Trust, who tweeted: “It’s amazing to see @thecharitykase using her platform on @dragraceukbbc to educate people on the reality of HIV today.

“It’s so important to know the facts on HIV and challenge attitudes towards the virus that are stuck in the 1980s. HIV has changed. Tell Everyone.”

It’s amazing to see @thecharitykase using her platform on @dragraceukbbc to educate people on the reality of HIV today.

It’s so important to know the facts on HIV and challenge attitudes towards the virus that are stuck in the 1980s.

HIV has changed. Tell Everyone. #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/2gHrh4G6Ic

— Terrence Higgins Trust (@THTorguk) October 7, 2021

After the episode aired, Charity wrote on Instagram: “Thank you to @dragraceukbbc for the opportunity to share my story and to @thtorguk for all of their support and work they do.

“I wanted to open up on this platform to hopefully educate and help some people watching. The best way to combat stigma is through education.”

Thursday night’s instalment saw the impromptu exit of Victoria Scone, who sustained a knee injury during the first episode of the series, and was forced to bow out early on medical grounds.

Victoria made history as the first cisgender woman to compete on any series of Drag Race, and it’s expected she’ll make a return if Drag Race UK is commissioned for a fourth season.

At the end of the episode, Veronica Green was sent home after a lip sync against Vanity Milan.

Veronica previously competed on the second season of Drag Race UK but, like Victoria, had to leave the show halfway through when she contracted Covid-19.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is available to watch now on BBC Three.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: 18 Tweets About The Final That Are ‘Not A Joke, Just A Fact’

Posted on 19/03/2021 by Boris Clair

Warning! This article contains spoilers for the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series two.

It’s fair to say that Thursday nights are not going to be the same for the foreseeable future following the conclusion of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The show that has kept so many of us going through the third national lockdown came to an end with a final that was full of shade, serves and surprises.

Tayce, Ellie Diamond, Bimini Bon Boulash, Lawrence Chaney in the Drag Race UK final

The four finalists – Bimini Bon Boulash, Lawrence Chaney, Tayce and Ellie Diamond – each laid down their own verse for RuPaul’s track A Little Bit Of Love before putting on a popstar-worthy performance for Ru, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

For many, it topped off what has been a magnificent series that has firmly cemented the franchise’s place in the UK TV landscape…

1. PREACH.

Put #DragRaceUK on BBC fucking One at 9pm where it DESERVES to be. Don’t hide such talented and entertaining television just because you think it’s too queer for Kent. INCREASE THE BUGET, GIVE THEM PRIZE MONEY AND MORE EXPOSURE. pic.twitter.com/GzupdYGizq

— Davidi Don Dolash (@thisisdavid) March 18, 2021

2. We’ve not been able to stop thinking about this tbh

Absolutely obsessed with Ginny stood next to Cherry #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/gOUCXKatZR

— Zack (@Zack3O12) March 18, 2021

3. Similarly hilarious

@elliediamond101 is 10ft2

And I’m gonna chop her! pic.twitter.com/iPqYoHVMbk

— Sister Sister 🪓 (@sistersisterhun) March 18, 2021

4. In fact, everything about Ginny’s return to the Drag Race stage was a serve

Just @GinnyLemon69 being FULLY iconic on the #DragRaceUK finale 😂😂🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/u0zVcCEsv7

— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Fans 🏁🇬🇧 (@rpdrukfans) March 18, 2021

5. Including this reference to her infamous walk-off

nobody:

the alien in signs at the kid’s birthday party:

pic.twitter.com/hLGpE22Z6g

— C (@ChadPluto) March 19, 2021

**6. Here’s the explanation behind that picture btw**

All jokes aside, I was wearing 10 inch heels and @GinnyLemon69 was in fish slippers, so the height difference was understandable

— Cherry Valentine (@TheCValentine) March 18, 2021

7. Tia Kofi really took on Ru’s critiques and ran with them

Episode 5: “If you had my team of 50, do you know what you’d look like? Well…youd look like me!”
Episode 10: Challenge accepted. pic.twitter.com/QaTHTuP0tz

— Tia Kofi (@TiaKofi) March 19, 2021

8. We see no lies here

I think we can all agree that Tia Kofi is the unofficial Miss Congeniality of the season #DragRaceUK

— Ellen (@sweetlacrimosa) March 18, 2021

9. We’ll admit we let out a little cry

If you didn’t get goosebumps when the eliminated queens started walking out, splash some water on your face and watch again 😻#DragRaceUK https://t.co/f9SbTLjCtV pic.twitter.com/tWFaiKAUQB

— World of Wonder (@WorldOfWonder) March 18, 2021

10. Alan Carr appreciation moment

Alan Carr is the judging gift that keeps on giving 😂😂#DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/NynHJ9AfO9

— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Fans 🏁🇬🇧 (@rpdrukfans) March 18, 2021

11. Our life motto from now until 21 June 2021

Words to live by 💖 @biminibabes #DragRaceUK pic.twitter.com/XGMdiJSEcB

— RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (@dragraceukbbc) March 18, 2021

12. That lip sync was properly iconic

the English, Welsh and Scottish governments individually trying to stop the spread of Coronavirus #DragRaceUk pic.twitter.com/iCQANWrZs0

— c’est charl (@charlmp_) March 18, 2021

13. Lawrence Chaney is now one step closer to making Morning Glory a real life actuality

14. Real queens do not tear each other down

15. Understood?

To be blunt… Yous don’t deserve #DragRaceUK if you’re gonna sit there tearing down another Queen because the one ‘you liked more’ wasn’t declared the winner.

You watched a different show entirely if you didn’t see that THEY ALL WON TONIGHT whilst filling our world with… pic.twitter.com/d9MIMpfblw

— Robert Elkin (@RobertElkin) March 18, 2021

16. Because it was clear to see there were actually four winners stood on that stage

Ok but the real winners were us cos it brought us such joy in such a rubbish time 💖 pic.twitter.com/m9tYYrnkSW

— Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) March 18, 2021

17. Honestly, we don’t know what we did to deserve all of this

A season that gave us

-Bing Bang Bong
-Tayce’s testimonials
-Tia Kofi’s commentary
-Ginny taking flight
-Rats: The Rusical
-Bimini’s Snatch Game
-Bimini’s runways
-Bimini in general
-The return from Covid Break
-the H&M melter

Absolutely GOD TIER entertainment

— tinydavyq (@tinydavyq) March 18, 2021

18. The London Mayor tweeting about Drag Race UK? We love to see it.

Here in London you can be who you want to be, and love who you want to love.

Condragulations to London’s finest @biminibabes for a great @dragraceukbbc – you will always be our winner. #DragRaceUK #TeamBimini 💫pic.twitter.com/okxOXXnqOD

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) March 18, 2021

The complete boxset of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Final: Who Should Win The Series 2 Crown?

Posted on 17/03/2021 by Boris Clair

For many of us around the country, the weekend officially started at 7pm on Thursday nights these last nine weeks, as that’s when we’ve been treated to new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

Series two of the hit reality show arrived a little bit later than many of us would have liked, but it more than made up for it with a season jam-packed with surprises, stunts and total serves.

This series has gifted us some incredible moments, from the early exits of initial favourites Joe Black and Asttina Mandella, Ginny Lemon’s walk-off and Rats: The Rusical, to the debut of UK Hun and a glorious Snatch Game.

Now, just four queens remain in the running, and the question remains…who is going to take home the season two crown?

Here we weigh up the four finalists’ chances of following in series one champion The Vivienne’s footsteps…

Bimini Bon Boulash

RuPaul's Drag Race UK Final: Who Should Win The Series 2

Release the beast! It’s definitely not an understatement to say that as the Drag Race UK finale approaches, Bimini Bon Boulash is the favourite for the crown by some way.

Since the queens returned from their enforced seven-month break due to the pandemic, Bimini has been picking up challenge wins left, right and centre. She’s now ahead of all of her competitors with four Ru-Peter Badges to her name, including wins for her United Kingdolls verse and her scene-stealing Snatch Game performance, which even got the seal of approval from Katie Price herself.

Not only is she ahead in wins, Bimini is trouncing the rest of the queens when it comes to fan support on social media, and has won praise for candid conversations around gender and her own non-binary identity.

The only real criticism we could have for Bimini is that it did take her a little while to find her footing in the competition (if she does win, she’ll be the only non-All Stars winner to be crowned after lip syncing in week one), but there’s no denying she’s definitely come into her own since those early weeks. The incredible performer and self-professed “cis-tem offender” would unquestionably be a great representative of UK drag on the world stage.

High-point: Returning after a seven-month break with her immediately-iconic UK Hun verse

Low moment: Winding up in the bottom two in the first week of the competition

Serve of the season:

Tayce

On paper, Tayce might not be as far ahead as some of her competitors, with four challenge losses over the course of the competition. That being said, she’s kept her composure and come back fighting every single time… and let’s be honest, of those four lip syncs, how many times did she actually deserve to be in the bottom?

Exactly.

Since Drag Race launched over a decade ago, RuPaul has stuck with his “charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent” mantra as a way of determining who the next drag superstar will be, and those are four boxes Tayce definitely ticks.

Charisma? Her quick wit and unique way with words in the confessionals regularly has us howling, and she’s probably responsible for more quotes and memes than most of her competitors.

Uniqueness? Absolutely, who else in the competition is serving the levels of glamour and quirky sense of humour like Tayce?

Nerve? Did we mention those four lip syncs, and the fact she barely batted her perfect eyelashes despite her place in the competition being on the line every single time?

And as for talent, that’s something she’s showcased throughout her time in the workroom. Her efforts might not always have translated into individual challenge wins, but Tayce is a queen we won’t forget in a hurry.

High-point: Every time she walked the runway, to be honest.

Low moment: Making an outfit out of scouring pads, despite being advised not to by RuPaul.

Serve of the season:

Lawrence Chaney

Lawrence Chaney was a frontrunner from the time she first stepped foot in the workroom and declared she was “like the Loch Ness monster… a legend”.

From the word go, Lawrence was clearly a favourite of RuPaul’s, picking up three successive wins, including for her performances in the daytime TV and design challenges. Her sense of humour also set her apart with viewers, but she was no one-trick pony, as her looks were also almost always on point.

If you’d asked anyone – including the remaining queens – in the early stages of the competition, they’d have probably said Lawrence had it in the bag. It’s been something of a different story in the post-lockdown half of the series, with Lawrence struggling more than we’d seen before, even winding up in the bottom when her Miriam Margolyes impression failed to impress the judges in the Snatch Game.

It has to be said, though, that even when Lawrence is slightly off her game or gets in her head – as she did in the lead-up to both the Ruruvision Song Contest and BeastEnders challenges – she’s always managed to deliver when it counts.

Since Drag Race has become a global phenomenon, RuPaul has frequently described the show as being about the “tenacity of the human spirit”, and tenacity is one thing Lawrence has in abundance, as evidenced when she’s discussed her struggles with bullying or how she’s personally been hit hard by the pandemic.

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve seen her winning a Ru-Peter badge, but she does have three of them to her name, so no one should be writing her off just yet.

High-point: Winning three challenges in a row

Low moment: The Snatch Game routine that landed her in the bottom two

Serve of the season:

Ellie Diamond

No challenge wins and coming into the final straight off the back of her first lip sync might put Ellie Diamond as something of an underdog in this last stage of the competition. But what is Drag Race, if not a celebration of underdogs?

Ellie entered the competition as a queen primarily known for her incredible make-up abilities, but don’t count out her other talents, too. Her Snatch Game performance impersonation of Vicky Pollard earned the praise of Little Britain star Matt Lucas, and she kept up with renowned dancer Tayce not just in their semi-final lip sync but also Rats: The Rusical.

And even though past Drag Race queens who specialise in makeup have perhaps taken the look side of the contest a little too seriously, Ellie has never been afraid to lean into the silly side of things, whether she’s channelling Dennis The Menace for her hometown look or walking the runway dressed as a giant bikini-clad seagull.

Admittedly, of the four contestants still in the running, Ellie would be the one we’d be most shocked to see take home the crown, but there’s a reason the 21-year-old has lasted as long as she has in the race.

High-point: Serving physical comedy with “Mickaaaay” in BeastEnders

Low moment: Dirty Diamond in her stand-up comedy challenge

Serve of the season:

The final of RuPaul’s Drag Race series 2 will be available to stream on BBC Three from 7pm on Thursday.

Katie Price’s Reaction To Drag Race UK Star’s Impression Of Her Is Gloriously Katie Price

Posted on 08/03/2021 by Boris Clair

Bimini Bon Boulash’s performance as Katie Price has been one of the undoubted highlights of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK so far, and now we’ve finally got to hear what the woman herself makes of it all.

Katie has uploaded a YouTube video of herself reacting to the queen’s impression of her during the Snatch Game episode last month, and the whole thing is gloriously Pricey.

In the video, Katie is seen sat in front of her laptop with daughter Bunny and son Jett as they watch Bimini’s Bafta-approved performance on the hit BBC Three series.

She then tries to get Bunny and Jett to do impressions of her, repeating her famous catchphrase, “Never underestimate the Pricey.”

And it turns out her six-year-old daughter has got her mum down to a tee as well, perfectly capturing her KP’s mannerisms.

Katie then says of Bimini: “I think that was fantastic. And [Bimini] is right, I can take the piss out of myself and I do. But I think [they have] done a good job. I’d love to go on that show.

“Like you say, if you can’t take the piss out of yourself, who can you take the piss out of? So I think that’s really good, and it’s quite iconic to know that someone wanted to dress up as me.

“I’d love to meet them and do a dress up, [them] do me and me give [them] tips and stuff. So thank you so much, I loved it, loved it, loved it.”

Bunny then interjects, saying: “Guys, if mum was on the show, I know who she’d dress up as,” before naming Katie’s boyfriend Carl Woods.

“That could be interesting, a woman dressing up as a man,” Katie agrees, before Bunny starts impersonating them both.

“Are you taking the mick? Right you’re getting in the bath,” she teases.

Bimini was made up to see Katie’s video, sharing a link to it on Twitter.

“Ahhhh I love you @KatiePrice!!!!” they tweeted.

https://t.co/37tEdlFwRm Ahhhh I love you @KatiePrice!!!!

— BIMINI! (@biminibabes) March 7, 2021

After the show aired, Bimini was sure to reiterate that the impression was done with a lot of love.

They tweeted: “I also ADORE AND LOVE @KatiePrice and I always have. She’s an absolute icon and I hope I did her proud.”

I also ADORE AND LOVE @KatiePrice and I always have. She’s an absolute icon and I hope I did her proud 💓

— BIMINI! (@biminibabes) February 18, 2021

RuPaul’s Drag Race continues on Thursday, with the new episode available to stream on BBC Three from 7pm.

Drag Race UK’s A’Whora Reveals Her Nan Forced BBC To Censor Filthy Joke About Her

Posted on 07/03/2021 by Boris Clair

Drag Race UK queen A’Whora has revealed the real reason why part of her stand-up comedy routine on the latest episode of the BBC Three show was bleeped out.

The quarter-final of the drag competition saw the five remaining queens competing in a stand-up challenge, in which they had to impress RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and guest panellist Dawn French with their comedy chops.

However, A’Whora’s off-colour material left the judges stunned, with BBC bosses bleeping out one joke about her nan, leaving many fans wondering what on earth it was she’d said (you can find exactly what here).

During an interview on Attitude’s Tea Time, the 24-year-old revealed it was actually her nan who insisted the joke was bleeped out and not the BBC.

Asked whether her raunchy comedy routine had received the seal of approval from her grandmother, A’Whora admitted: “That’s the reason they beeped it!

“My nan called them up and said ‘I don’t want those jokes going out on air’.

“Obviously production have to authorise things with people, just if you’re mentioning their name and stuff, so she said ’Look, these things didn’t happen so I don’t want them on there!”

She added: “She said ‘I will sue!’”

Ultimately, A’Whora’s routine wasn’t enough to save her from being sent home after she wound up in the bottom two, lip syncing against close friend Tayce.

Following her elimination, A’Whora also insisted she did not harbour ill feeling towards fellow contestant Ellie Diamond, following a row between them in this week’s episode.

A'Whora cracked an X-rated joke during her Drag Race UK comedy — A’Whora cracked an X-rated joke during her Drag Race UK comedy routine

She tweeted: “Oh and just to confirm, me and @elliediamond101 held hands in untucked as she cried and we talked it though, we FaceTime nearly every single day! There’s no beef, we are weirdly now best-friends and take shits on camera together lol.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race continues next Thursday, with the new episode available to stream on BBC Three from 7pm.