RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Last News

JADE and JLS’ Aston Merrygold were among the mourners at the funeral of former Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne on Monday (January 27).The star – real name James Lee Willilams – was found dead on January 5 at the age of 32 at their home in Cheshire. Police later confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances around their passing.The service was held at a church in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire in North Wales and saw a number of The Vivienne’s friends in attendance, including former Little Mix star JADE and JLS singer Aston Merrygold, as well as Ian ‘H’ Watkins of Steps, Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney, comedian Jayde Adams, former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona, actress Jennifer Ellison and TV personality Kim Woodburn.A horse-drawn carriage carried a coffin with a white floral arrangement and tributes reading ‘Vivienne’, ‘James’ and ‘Son’.The Vivienne was the winner of the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019, having already risen to prominence in 2015 after becoming the UK Drag Ambassador for the American series.Williams, who was born in Wales, also came third on the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice, and was also known for their role in the musical version of The Wizard Of Oz.A vigil was held for The Vivienne on January 12 outside Liverpool’s St.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne’s family said they will be missed “for eternity” during a vigil in Liverpool tonight (January 12).Huge crowds gathered in the city on the steps of St George’s Hall to pay their respects to the late star – real name James Lee Williams – who died a week ago at the age of 32.The landmark was lit up in green to honour The Vivienne’s role in The Wizard Of Oz musical and crowds held up their phone torches to a moving rendition of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.“As a family we are completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for James, The Vivienne,” the family said in a statement (via BBC News) read by The Vivienne’s friend Bobby Musker.“From an early age it was evident he was destined for the stage… he was determined to pave his own way in this world. The road was not easy but the dream never, ever changed and James would always tell us that they would make it happen and they did.”Lights are shining bright in #Liverpool as ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ is sang to bring the vigil for The Vivienne to a close.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne’s ex-husband has paid tribute to the late star, who died on January 5, aged 32.Posting pictures from their wedding on Instagram, David Ludford wrote “My heart literally sank when I got the call!! My heart is shattered!!! Never in a million years did I think I’d ever be writing anything like this”. He would go on to describe his former partner as an “angel”.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. The World is currently going out on BBC Three, and now a UK-wide tour has been announced for the spring.The first two episodes have been broadcast already, with new episodes premiering every Friday night on the channel.It brings 11 contestants from previous seasons and incarnations of Drag Race together in competition with each other, with RuPaul being joined on the judging panel by Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.

RuPaul‘s new Build-A-Bear toy has sparked outrage among right-wingers on social media.Described as a “one-of-a-kind collector’s edition”, the new bear features a gold sequin dress and a RuPaul logo stamped on its paw.As news of its announcement was reported by numerous publications, right-wing readers took to social media to express their anger, with many calling for a boycott of the toy company.“It is time to burn your kids Build-A-Bear and boycott the company,” tweeted one person. “This WOKE company is trying to bring SATAN into your homes. In the name of JESUS CHRIST, retweet this.

Culture Club frontman and former The Voice Australia mentor, Boy George is at the centre of a heated debate surrounding his upcoming appearance as a guest judge on season four of Drag Race UK.Trigger Warning: This story discusses assault and transphobic comments, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The singer’s appearance has upset many Drag Race fans due to his checkered past, with a conviction for beating and imprisoning a male escort in 2007 as well as for making a series of transphobic statements in 2020.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World.  A post shared by BBC Three (@bbcthree)These are the following shady combatants:Baga is a British queen with great comedy chops. She displayed them time and time again throughout her season. Who can forget her uncanny impersonation of the late British prime minister Margaret Thatcher? This performance earned her a Snatch Game victory with her bestie and the winner of the season, the Vivienne.

Charli XCX has shared a special Halloween performance of her latest single ‘Good Ones’ featuring the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.Released in September, the new song marks the London pop star’s first material since her 2020 album ‘How I’m Feeling Now’.Produced by Oscar Holter of Max Martin’s Wolf Cousins entity, Charli explained at the time of its release that ‘Good Ones’ is the first single of a “new chapter” that “embraces all that my life has to offer in today’s world – fame, glamour, inner demons and global hits”.The drag performance of the song sees Asttina Mandella lead an ensemble cast made up of her fellow Drag Race stars including A’Whora and Cherry Valentine from season two, along with season three’s Krystal Versace and Elektra