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Drag Race UK: Actavia issues statement on “twink” controversy

Actavia has set the record straight regarding her “twink” comments on Drag Race UK. Spoilers ahead. This week, the season six cast were split into two “ghoul groups” and were tasked with writing, recording and performing verses to the spooktacular original track, ‘Dead or Alive.’ Charra Tea, Rileasa Slaves, Lill, Kiki Snatch, and La Voix formed ‘Ghoul Group One’ aka The Things, while Chanel O’Conor, Zahirah Zapanta, Marmalade, Actavia and Kyran Thrax made up ‘Ghoul Group Two’ who later established themselves as Dracula’s Child. While the episode was full of…

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“I’m so obsessed!”: Drag Race UK fans are saying the same thing about latest episode

This week’s Drag Race UK episode featured a Halloween-themed challenge, and fans are absolutely obsessed. Spoilers ahead. Following Dita Garbo’s emotional exit, the 10 remaining queens returned to the workroom to go over last week’s events. Since the Folkstone-based queen was the first queen to be eliminated, some of the ladies reflected on the high stakes of the competition. “I feel awful because she was in our team. Like, should we have done more? And it’s just really kicked in that the first queen has been eliminated,” Charra Tea said…

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Drag Race UK star Dita Garbo spills on “devastating” exit and “wretched” Snatch Game

Dita Garbo speaks with GAY TIMES about her emotional final episode, why she doesn’t agree with the judges’ critiques and who should’ve lip-synced in her place. “Surely not, oh bollocks!” is a fitting way to begin this intro because, sigh, D-D-D-Dita Garbo’s time on Drag Race UK has come to an e-e-e-end (too much?). For their third maxi-challenge, the queens of season six were tasked with over-acting in British rom-com trailers, before showcasing their ‘New Romantics’ runways on the main stage. While she breathed power (as per) on the runway, Dita’s acting…

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Drag Race: Here’s why fans are convinced Chappell Roan is going to be a guest judge

According to eagle-eyed fans, Chappell Roan might be appearing on an upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Throughout 2024, the beloved talent has catapulted to mainstream superstardom following the release of her stand-alone pop anthem, ‘Good Luck, Babe!’, which was met with acclaim for its unapologetic queerness and themes of compulsory heterosexuality. Chappell’s 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, subsequently began to climb the worldwide charts. In addition to her incredible music, the 26-year-old talent has also made waves for consistently using her platform to…

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“The winner is kind of obvious”: Drag Race fans react to the Global All Stars top four

The final four queens of Drag Race Global All Stars have been selected, and fans are already rallying behind their picks. Spoilers ahead Following last week’s explosive episode, which saw Kween Kong and Nehellenia clash over the latter’s makeover look – the remaining five queens returned to the workroom. Alyssa Edwards wasted no time congratulating Kitty Scott-Claus for winning her lip sync against the season’s reigning assassin, Vanity Vain. “That was fucking horrible. I’ve never been below safe, let alone being in the bloody bottom two. I was just like,…

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“Please show me memes”: Trixie Mattel teases her drag return after four-month hiatus

Trixie Mattel has teased her new era after taking an extensive break from drag. Back in June, the beloved Drag Race alum revealed to Elle that she was taking a hiatus from the public eye. “I can’t really do it anymore. I’m going on a three or four-month sabbatical: July, August, September, and October. I’m not even doing social media, so I’m going to really be gone for a while,” she revealed to the publication. In addition to announcing her break from the industry, Trixie hinted that her return would…

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“This feels refreshing”: Fans react to this week’s dramatic Drag Race UK episode

The latest Drag Race UK season six release was filled with drama, and fans absolutely loved it. Spoilers ahead. Following last week’s shocking episode, which saw Saki Yew leaving the competition due to a foot injury, the remaining queens returned to the workroom to decompress and gag over Lill’s win. “I think the others can see me as real competition now. Maybe I’m a silent assassin? Maybe I’m going to sneak up and steal all of the badges,” the Manchester queen exclaimed in a confessional. The room’s joyous mood took…

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‘It’s becoming dangerous’: Kween Kong issues statement on Drag Race Global All Stars controversy

Kween Kong has issued a lengthy statement following the controversial events of last week’s Drag Race Global All Stars. For their eighth maxi-challenge, the six remaining competitors – Kween, Alyssa Edwards, Kitty Scott-Claus, Nehellenia, Tessa Testicle and Vanity Vain – were tasked with transforming the eliminated queens into members of their drag family. The pairings were as follows: Alyssa and Eva Le Queen, Kitty and Miranda Lebrão, Kween and Soa de Muse, Nehellenia and Pythia, Tessa and Athena Likis, and Vanity and Gala Varo. Following their critiques on the runway, where…

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Drag Race UK: Saki Yew is monetising her shock exit in the best possible way

Saki Yew speaks with GAY TIMES about her unforeseen exit from Drag Race UK, her planned impersonation for Snatch Game and whether she’s received an open invite for season seven. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS SPECIAL THANKS TO JASMINE ALOMA AND SOFIE VAN DE GRAMPEL AT THE BBC With her “Frankenstein” drag – aka the infusion of her Australian, Filipino and Mancunian backgrounds – Saki Yew was one of the most anticipated contestants on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Sadly, the theatre queen’s journey came to an abrupt end in episode two when a homophobic…

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Drag Race: Here’s how the late Maggie Smith reacted to BenDeLaCreme’s impersonation

The late Dame Maggie Smith’s reaction to BenDeLaCreme’s Snatch Game impersonation has finally been revealed.  On 27 September, the legendary actress, who captivated the world with her performances in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter franchise, passed away. Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, revealed that their mother died in the early morning while staying in a London hospital via a statement by her publicist Clair Dobbs. “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they wrote.…

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