As one season of RuPaul’s Drag Race ends, another begins in this seemingly never-ending cycle of fabulousness. A little more than a week before the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under is set to start, much has been revealed that has fans of the show even more excited for its premiere than they were to begin with.
The trailer for the upcoming season has finally dropped, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from the highly anticipated season. The short clip is filled with glitz, glamour, and fierce competition, promising an unforgettable season of drag excellence.
One highlight of the trailer is the announcement of the star-studded lineup of guest judges who will be joining RuPaul at the judges’ table. From the music world, we can expect appearances from the likes of Adam Lambert, whose eccentric style and vocal talent make him a perfect fit for the show. Also joining as a guest judge is the multi-talented Keiynan Lonsdale, known for his acting and music, as well as his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Openly gay football player Josh Cavallo will also share his thoughts, and that brilliant smile.
Of course, at the helm of it all is RuPaul, returning as the host and main judge, flanked by his trusted friends, Michelle Visage and permanent Aussie co-judge Rhys Nicholson.
The trailer showcases glimpses of the queens’ jaw-dropping looks and electrifying performances, and it hopefully leaves fans eager to see the full repertoire of talents displayed in the episodes to come. It also hints at some intense moments with snippets of possible confrontations between the contestants. Rarely does RuPaul get stern with the queens, but he seemingly lets loose for just a moment on at least one contestant.
Season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under will feature 10 exceptionally talented contestants, each vying for the coveted title of the nation’s next top drag queen. The previously-announced queens include Amyl, Ashley Madison, Bumpa Love, Flor, Gabriella Labucci, Hollywould Star, Isis Avis Loren, Ivanna Drink, Ivory Glaze, and Rita Menu.
The timing of the new season is impeccably scheduled, as it kicks off just one week after the latest installment of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars wraps in the U.S. For fans outside of Australia, fret not, as you can catch the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under on WOW Presents Plus.
"People, especially younger people, will think this sounds insane, but this is true: I wasn't even really sure that gay people existed for a long time," says Rory O'Neill, better known as his drag alter ego, Panti Bliss.
"I couldn't be sure that hadn't just been made up by schoolyard kids as a joke, because there was nothing in my life as a child to indicate it was real," he says. "I'm old enough to remember when 'YMCA' by The Village People was a smash number-one hit all over the world, including in rural Ireland. And nobody in my town ever suggested that they might be gay. They just thought they were a bunch of five friends who liked to dress up.
Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will appear in a cameo on the finale of season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars tonight, Friday, July 26.
The episode will start with Harris, surrounded by judges and guest stars from the finale, urging viewers to vote in November's election.
Also featured in the short public service announcement are longtime Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, acclaimed choreographer Jamal Sims, singer Lance Bass, comedienne Leslie Jones, and actor Cheyenne Jackson.
The message was filmed when Harris was still the presumptive vice presidential nominee, and before incumbent President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election.
“I think if anyone is familiar with my work on Drag Race -- with the character on Drag Race -- honesty is very important to me,” says Yvie Oddly. “I wanted to take charge of telling my own story, since I felt like I could do it in a very, very honest way and just to clear the air, clear the board, set the record 'queer,' and let people know how I feel,” she says.
So the Denver-based drag queen who won the crown on Season 11 of the Emmy Award-winning reality television show wrote a memoir: All About Yvie: Into The Oddity.
“I know that people seem to relate to my story on Drag Race, so I figured why not let them have the full nitty-gritty chapter by chapter?” Oddly says.
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