We’ve decided to give our two cents on Drag Race UK series 2! Why? Because we are MEDIA and our opinion MATTERS! Print media is not dying…we’re more important and influential than ever *laughs nervously*
Yesterday, the news came that Drag Race UK has been renewed for a second season. The queens on the current one have been great – caring, sensitive, talented and, most notably, fucking hilarious. But the UK still has an eclectic crop of drag talent under its deceptively stuffy bowler hat. Here’s who we’d put on it if WE were casting (hey BBC if you’re looking for someone to help, our DMs are open).
Freida Slaves
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One of the best drag names EVER and one of the most magnetic drag personalities ever. She’s that very special breed of performer who commands the attention of every single person in the room as soon as she appears, without even saying anything. HUGE hair and even HUGER talent.
Lydia L’Scabies
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It’s everyone’s favourite parasite! Brighton queen Lydia has garnered a considerable reputation not just in the queer seaside town made famous by Britney Spears and the Green Party, but across the UK. She’s known side-splitting impersonations, killer looks and a piano house/Hermione Granger mashup (seriously).
TAYCE
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TAYCEGOD we love Tayce! Iya chick! This queen hails from Wales and is now smashing it on the London drag circuit, doing everything from debauched basement gigs to bougie brunches. She’s a rare mix of high-fashion chic and down-to-earth sweetness. A perfect candidate for Drag Race UK.
Lilly Snatchdragon
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Gorgeous, irreverent and daring, Lilly is everything a queen should be, and really represents the anarchic UK humour that’s been so great about Series 1. Plus we love her jewel-encrusted aesthetic. Hey Lilly!
Herr
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HERR THE QUEEN One of sweetest and funniest queens on the London scene, Herr is like if Mrs Weasley had a child with Julianne Moore. We’re not sure quite what we mean by that, but if you know Herr, you’ll understand. She specialises in hilarious lipsync mashups, gorgeous eye makeup and paisley prints.
Crystal Rasmussen
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She can sing, she can dance, she can write, she can act…she’s a philanthropist, cultural commentator and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s very little Crystal Rasmussen can’t do. Except perhaps drive a submarine, but you never know until you try! Crystal is one fifth of acclaimed drag band DENIM, who have toured across the UK and performed at a variety of coveted venues and festivals, including Edinburgh Fringe and Glastonbury’s NYC Downlow.
Holestar
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If Holestar could EVER be convinced to go on Drag Race UK, we’d be obsessed. She’s understandably a little sceptical but please Holestar, if they have a bit more imagination and start to cast women, please please do it! Unless you literally can’t be arsed, in which case fair enough. Holestar’s a pillar of London’s drag community – she’s hilariously cynical, no-nonsense and super camp.
Stella Meltdown
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She’s got a dress from Boohoo and your boyfriend’s number! It’s Stella Meltdown! This Leicester queen serves trashed fash mag slag – if she’s not down the pub with a pint of Blue Moon she’s falling out of an Uber on Kingsland Road. Put a bottle of Glens in your handbag because it’s 2007 again!
Glamrou
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Another super sweet queen! Many UK queens are, to be fair. It’s been interesting seeing the US queens’ surprise at how empathic this year’s contestants are – yes, you can be a drag queen AND a nice person. Who knew! Glamrou is another DENIM alumn, originally hailing from Iraq. They meld their Muslim and drag identities to create something beautiful and unforgettable, all aquamarine wigs and shimmering heels.
CASSANDRA
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There’s a she-wolf in the Tesco! It’s CASSANDRA! This Essex queen is a bundle of joy – she’s bohemian, she’s wild, she’s mystical…she once dressed up as a mermaid and spent a week (A WEEK) living in the fountain outside her art school because that’s just the kinda gal she is.
John Sizzle
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It’d be worth it just for the upholstery puns. John Sizzle runs queer East London pub/performance hub The Glory. He’s the funniest, most entertaining drag host we’ve ever seen and his Princess Diana impression could KILL. He’s not here to go “yas queen” or “werk!” He’s here for a SEXY M*PHEDR*NE PARTY!
Son Of A Tutu
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British-Nigerian queen Son Of A Tutu is unignorable and beautiful! She’s got a matriarch vibe, and does loads on the UK drag scene to help others, whether it’s hosting charity events or giving younger queens advice during one of the country’s many local drag contests. Love you babes!
NB: There are no kings on this list because a show does not yet exist that showcases or accommodates kings – there’s a lot wrong with the lack of platforms for kings, but that’s a different article for a different time.
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