![]() ![]() She calls herself a “drag troll” and the “only non-binary queen in the UK with a sense of humour”. Like season one finalist Baga Chipz, Ginny Lemon prioritises performance over make-up. She admits to being competitive, but won’t throw her sisters under the bus because her motto is “treat others the way you want to be treated and maybe then the world can be rainbows and unicorns.” Ginny Lemon (Worcestershire), 31 “I would describe my drag as a cartoon character that has come to life.” When it comes to the challenges, Ellie is concerned about Snatch Game but is sure she’ll slay anything singing and acting-related. “ I like the biggest wigs, heels, outfits, lashes, makeup and ass,” she states. Our first Scottish queen! Born and raised in Dundee, Ellie Diamond says RuPaul and his Emmy Award-winning franchise are responsible for her foray into drag. “I understand both myself and other people a lot more now.” Ellie Diamond (Dundee), 21 She reveals: “ I’ve worked hard at my drag, and I’m really proud of myself for throwing everything into the application process and making it through to this amazing platform.” Cherry is also a qualified mental health nurse, and believes this has assisted with her drag journey – and vice versa. Like Bimini, Cherry hasn’t been shantaying from club to club as long as the other girls, with less than a year’s experience to her name. Cherry Valentine says her drag is “glamour, dark, gothic and high fashion,” and describes her stage presence as “flippy”. Cherry Valentine (Darlington), 26ĭrag Race UK’s resident club kid is here. Fun fact: she also has a degree in journalism. ![]() The self-described “non-binary creature of the night” is primarily inspired by Pamela Anderson and Vivienne Westwood, and sees the art-form as a “shield” that infuses her with “sass”. Bimini is a dancing comedy queen (we’re sold already) who can do the Russian cancan in a “pair of massive heels” and slay an oat milk-covered performance with a “strong vegan message behind it”. Bimini (London via Norfolk), 26Įast London’s “bendiest queen” only started drag 18 months ago, but don’t count her out. She’s trained in ballet, tap, contemporary, Latin, hip-hop, funk and street, so expect some major lip-sync showdowns from Asttina. The East London-based queen is a dancah, having performed for legendary artists such as Little Mix, Kanye West, Pussycat Dolls, Melanie C and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. I am blessed, gorgeous and stunning.” Yep, we’re on board. “ I am Serena Williams and Naomi Campbell if they had a baby, plus Azealia Banks! I’m a body queen. “I am a strong physical, fit, masculine, feminine woman,” says Asttina Mandella. I’m very creative, I can act, and I am a seamstress extraordinaire.” Asttina Mandella (London), 27 NEVER! Growing up, the 23-year-old was inspired by Cruella De Ville and – on a more surprising note – The Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, explaining: “ I love the idea of being sinister, I want to walk into the room with presence.” Although she’s not intimidated at the thought of competing on Drag Race, she admits her weaknesses lie in challenges that are dance and comedy based. Hailing from Worksop, A’Whora describes herself as a fashion queen who will never be seen in a “High Street dress”. There’s no official date for the special just yet, but it has been confirmed to air mid-series and scheduled in the near future.Įnough of the chitter chatter, eh? Get your jush with the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2 below. ![]() Not only that, the queens will star in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Queens on Lockdown, a special episode which uncovers how the contestants spent their time during the first lockdown. Only two have been confirmed so far: Vicar of Dibley icon Dawn French and infamous gamer Gemma Collins, who will follow in the footsteps of Lorraine Kelly and Stacey Dooley on Snatch Game. Season two, which will run for ten weeks, will see the return of RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr, with Alan and Graham joining the panel on a rotational basis.Īs per, each episode will also include a special celebrity guest judge. Just like its debut, which saw The Vivienne triumph as the UK’s First Drag Superstar, the season will include a diverse array of entertainters – expect comedy, glam, old school drag and even some horror. Yep, the time has finally come for us to announce: the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season two are – in the words of Jasmine Masters – here, H-E-R-E, here!īBC and World of Wonder have unveiled the 12 fierce competitors that will sashay into the werkroom for the long-(we repeat, long) –awaited sophomore season, which was put on hold in March due to COVID. Here’s everything you need to know about the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 2. ![]()
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