‘Drag Race’ Star The Vivienne Shades Nicky Doll Not Knowing She’s in the Crowd
In the world of drag, shading one another is common, especially in public events like forums, gigs, or performances. Recently, "RuPaul's Drag Race UK's" first winner, The Vivienne, threw a shade at a former contestant, not knowing she was watching in the crowd.
Earlier this month, the queens of "All Stars 7"- Shea Coulee, Yvie Oddly, Jaida Essence Hall, Monet X Change, Raja, The Vivienne, Jinkx Monsoon, and Trinity The Tuck- gathered together for a forum with Ben Platt at XYZ by The 92nd Street Y, New York.
The recorded video of the event was just uploaded on YouTube recently.
The "Dear Evan Hansen" star asked the queens what season they would have chosen if they had the chance to win other seasons; The Vivienne answered season 12.
"I would have loved to won Nicky Doll's season and came ninth and then been able to host my own franchise of the show," the contestant said.
Everyone in the audience laughed, including the other queens.
The Liverpool-based contestant then sarcastically said, "I'm sure it's gonna be fantastic."
Unknowingly, the season 12 contestant was actually in the crowd watching the forum, which sent all of the contestants and the audience into a frenzy.
The English queen then left the stage and ran to Nicky Doll to give her a big hug and kiss, to which she laughed off.
Nicky Doll To Host 'Drag Race France'
As RuPaul said in her song "Phenomenon," drag is all over the world as France will be getting its own "Drag Race" franchise.
World of Wonder surprised fans early this year upon announcing the franchise's host. Nicky Doll will be heading the show along with Daphné Bürki and Kiddy Smile.
As of this writing, an official release date has not yet been announced.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Nicky is the second "Drag Race" alum to be a host of an international spin-off next to Brooke Lynn Hytes, who hosted "Canada's Drag Race" for two seasons.
In a statement, the season 12 queen said, "I'm honored and thrilled to be the mistress of ceremonies of this emblematic show, which is going to revolutionize French drag and give prominence to incredible queer artists!"
In other franchises, season 4's Jiggly Caliente revealed at this year's DragCon that she would be one of the judges of "Drag Race Philippines," which will air in August.
Season 3 and All-Stars 5 alum Alexis Mateo and UK's Chorizo May became guest judges of the recent season of "Drag Race España."
