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RuPaul confirms fate of Drag Race US and UK

RuPaul has commented on the future of his Emmy Award-winning series Drag Race, as well as its British counterpart. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, in which the drag icon discussed his new memoir The House of Hidden Meanings, he revealed that he has “just finished” filming “a couple seasons” of Drag Race UK “last week”. RuPaul, who presumably referred to season seven of Drag Race UK and season three of UK vs the World, continued: “And then, in a couple of weeks, I start [filming] season 18 in the…

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“I need to break it”: Drag Race UK’s Bimini gets candid about their battle with addiction

Drag superstar Bimini Bon Boulash has opened up about their struggles with addiction. Back in 2021, the beloved talent first made waves with Drag Race fans after sashaying into the workroom for the second season of the UK-based series. During their time in the competition, Bimini wowed viewers with their stunning runway ensembles, comedic talent, and lovable personality. Since their show-stopping debut in the Drag Race sphere, Bimini’s star has continued to rise within the entertainment industry. However, the 31-year-old’s journey to megastardom has been far from easy. In a…

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Drag Race queens on why the world needs UK All Stars – and who should compete

The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK say it’s “time for a UK-only All Stars”. At DragCon UK (10 January), nine legendary contestants from across the British series correctly told GAY TIMES that Drag Race UK is long overdue, and named the queens that should sashay into the werkroom for a second – and in some cases, third – shot at the crown. “There’s been so many of us, we’re ready,” said Divina De Campo, who memorably placed runner-up on the show’s first-ever season. “Look, they’ve gotta ask me. If…

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Drag Race: RuPaul honours The Vivienne during a heartwarming speech at DragCon UK

RuPaul honoured The Vivienne during the opening of DragCon UK 2025. On 10 January, the beloved drag expo kicked off its two-day extravaganza at the ExCel London convention centre. Like in previous years, the event featured showstopping performances, gagworthy reunions, meet-and-greets, and sickening, one-of-a-kind merchandise. However, before attendees could sink their teeth into the DragCon UK festivities, RuPaul delivered a heartwarming speech honouring the late drag performer The Vivienne. “We want to focus on love, and we are going to remember our dear The Vivienne with love, life, and happiness…

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“An incredibly talented queen”: RuPaul pays tribute to Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne

RuPaul has said his “heart is broken” following the sudden death of Drag Race UK champion The Vivienne. On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist Simon Jones shared “with immense sadness” that the iconic drag entertainer had passed away at the age of 32. RuPaul joined “the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne”, who he described as an “incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being”. In 2015, RuPaul memorably crowned The Vivienne as the UK ambassador for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Four years later, she competed on the first-ever season of…

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Limitless Win hosts Ant and Dec tease plans to bring back their drag alter egos

Ant and Dec may be dusting off their fabulous drag personas for a new performance. Back in 2022, the beloved presenter duo teamed up with Drag Race UK alums to showcase their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent on their hit series Saturday Night Takeaway. With the help of Lawrence Chaney, Krystal Versace, and the late talent The Vivienne, the pair transformed into their sickening drag alter egos, Lady Antionette and Miss Donna Lee, to deliver a sickening performance of an original song ‘We Werk Together.” The iconic event also featured…

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Drag Race fans remember The Vivienne’s most iconic moments

Fans have celebrated The Vivienne by highlighting some of her most iconic moments on social media. On 5 January, the beloved talent’s publicist Simon Jones announced “with immense sadness” that the legendary drag performer, birth name James Lee Williams, “passed this weekend” at the age of 32. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” Jones said in a statement. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. “We…

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Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies, aged 32

Tributes have poured in following the sudden and tragic death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK champion The Vivienne. On 5 January, The Vivienne’s publicist Simon Jones announced “with immense sadness” that the legendary drag performer, birth name James Lee Williams, “passed this weekend” at the age of 32. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” Jones said in a statement. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.…

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“I am GERI happy”: These Drag Race UK season six stars are now dating

Love is in the air! Drag Race UK stars Charra Tea and Actavia are now dating. The two drag talents announced the exciting news on their social media accounts. “Welllllll today I got a boyfriend. Very cute, very demure, and all I can think is HEE HEE! I am GERI happy. But I don’t want this joke to drag-on,” Charra wrote on X/Twitter. Shortly after uploading the post, Actavia took to Charra‘s mentions to tease her new beau, writing, “Poor sod whoever he is “, along side a blushing emoji and…

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Drag Race UK champion Kyran Thrax on All Winners 2: “Let’s go!”

Kyran Thrax, the UK’s Next Drag Superstar, reflects on her triumphant Drag Race experience and her plans for “world domination, baby!” WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS SPECIAL THANKS TO JASMINE ALOMA AND SOFIE VAN DE GRAMPEL AT THE BBC Although she’s just been crowned the UK’s Next Drag Superstar and has her claws full as 1) the world’s supreme Hugh Grant impersonator and 2) Suzy’s ma(w)ma, Kyran Thrax is already vying for “world domination, baby!”: “I’m not just going to make an impact on the winners’ circle. I’m going to make an impact on the world. My ambitions are…

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