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RuPaul's Drag Race UK and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 superstar The Vivienne was found dead after lying unresponsive in a bathtub for days, a heartbreaking detail confirmed during a June 30 inquest into the beloved drag star’s shocking death. This came after friends of the drag queen, born James Lee Williams, attempted and were unable to contact them. A formal inquest hearing at Cheshire Coroner's Court revealed this shocking revelation, according to reports from The Guardian.

The Vivienne was found unresponsive on January 5 and The Vivienne's manager, Simon Jones, previously revealed that the reality star had died "from the effects of ketamine use, causing cardiac arrest." Throughout the inquest, testimony was heard from friends, neighbors, and medical professionals about the days leading up to and the day The Vivienne was found, according to the outlets.

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Many of the drag queens who've competed on RuPaul's Drag Race through the years have left an imprint on viewers' lives, which is why it's so gut-wrenching when one of them eventually passes away. The list includes lovable contestants like Season 2's Sahara Davenport, and Season 8's Chi Chi DeVayne,

Season 4's Jiggly Caliente passed away in April 2025. After also competing on All Stars Season 6, Jiggly later served as a judge on Drag Race Philippines. Her family stated she died "peacefully" following a severe infection that led to a leg amputation.

The Vivienne, a former U.K. champion who competed on the all-winners season here in the U.S., died in January 2025. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams has passed," The Vivienne's family wrote on social media. "James was an incredibly love, warm-hearted, and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son,...

As soon as 2025 began, the Drag Race world was stopped in its tracks due to shocking and saddening news. On January 5, British drag superstar The Vivienne died at 32 years old. Now, two months after their passing, the cause of death was revealed by the Drag Race winner's friend and publicist, who decided to make it public for a reason: awareness. On an Instagram story, Simon Jones revealed that The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

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We have an update on the tragic passing of The Vivienne.

As previously reported, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 — who also appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7 — died in January.

The performer was born as James Lee Williams in Colwyn Bay, Wales.

The reality star was only 32 years old.

May The Vivienne rest in peace. This RuPaul’s Drag Race champion is dead at the age of 32. (BBC)

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” The Vivienne’s manager, Simon Jones, wrote in a statement back then.

“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”

At the time, the...

The Vivienne (born James Lee Williams) tragically passed away at the beginning of 2025, and the cause has just been made public.

The beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 winner passed at the age of 32, and her family told the BBC they felt it was important to share the circumstances publicly.

Keep reading to find out more…

The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

“Ketamine is an extremely dangerous drug that is becoming more and more prevalent in the UK,” The Vivienne’s sister Chanel Williams told the BBC, adding that the family “continue to be completely devastated.”

“If we can help raise awareness of the dangers of this drug and help people who may be dealing with ketamine addiction then something positive will come from this complete tragedy,” she said.

The family added that Viv “brought the sparkle to life” and will...

Drag queen The Vivienne (aka James Lee Williams), who competed in and won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1, has died. They were 32.

The Vivienne’s publicist, Simon Jones, confirmed the news of their passing in an Instagram post in January. On Monday, The Vivienne’s family told BBC News that they died from cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

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Former Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

The family of James Lee Williams, who was known by their drag name The Vivienne, told the BBC they felt it was important to share the circumstances of the TV personality’s death prior to the inquest.

“Ketamine is an extremely dangerous drug that is becoming more and more prevalent in the UK,” The Vivienne’s sister Chanel Williams told the BBC. “If we can help raise awareness of the dangers of this drug and help people who may be dealing with ketamine addiction then something positive will come from this complete tragedy.”

An inquest into The Vivienne’s death will take place in June.

The inaugural winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was found dead at their home on January 5. The Vivienne rose to prominence in the drag scene...

The producers behind “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are ready to pay tribute to late U.K. Series 1 winner The Vivienne two months after her tragic death at age 32.

World of Wonder has entered production on a documentary entitled “Dear Viv,” which will celebrate the life and legacy of performer James Lee Williams with the blessing of his family and friends.

“We want to celebrate The Vivienne’s extraordinary life and work so everyone can experience her incredible talent, sass and enormous heart,” WoW co-founders and executive producers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey said in a Wednesday statement. “Although her stay here on Earth was far too brief, it is with tremendous admiration and affection that we share her legacy in ‘Dear Viv.’”

The doc will feature archival footage, personal messages from fans, and interviews with loved ones and fellow “Drag Race” icons Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli and Danny Beard.

“It is...

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Disgraced RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 winner Tyra Sanchez has come under fire for the distasteful jokes he made after the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne.

Tyra, who now goes under the name James Ross, reignited his online feud with The Vivienne five years later — mere hours after her death was announced to the public.

The Vivienne died on Jan. 5, 2025, as announced by her publicist and manager Simon Jones on social media.

As fans paid tribute to The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, James Ross used the moment to circle back to a previous feud they shared, as reported by Collider.

In July 2020, The Vivienne called out Tyra on X. “Bet Tyra was fuming when she realized Netflix spoiled the win, too,” the Welsh-born drag queen noted, in reference to her series of the franchise appearing on Netflix...

The world of drag was shattered by the premature death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne — and after a fellow queen disrespected Viv, Ru threw shade in a characteristically subtle way.

On January 5, The Vivienne's manager, Simon Jones, broke the news that they had died suddenly at the age of 32.

As we reported, shocked and saddened tributes poured in from everyone who knew and loved The Vivienne, with both Rpdr personalities and fans expressing their grief.

Tyra Sanchez was one notable exception, however.

On January 5, the same day news of Vivienne's death broke, Tyra shared what instantly became a universally reviled remark on Twitter/X:

Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium. https://t.co/DGSYkRovzJ— Tyra (@thatdamntyra) January 5, 2025

Tyra retweeted a tweet by The Vivienne from back in 2020, in which they said they "bet Tyra [was] fuming" over Netflix having "spoiled" a win.

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The world of drag has paid tribute to RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne after they passed away at the age of 32. The performer, real name James Lee Williams, passed away in their Chester home and was found on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

James Lee Williams, born in North Wales, derived his drag name from his love of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Already popular in the British drag scene, they rose to fame after winning the first U.K. season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2019.

Since winning the show, they have competed on Dancing on Ice and have appeared on stage in The Wizard of Oz and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Vivienne also returned for Drag Race All Stars 7 in 2022.

A spokesperson for Cheshire police announced that officers had been called to their home after reports of a sudden death. Police attended,...

RuPaul has led tributes following the death of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne. A spokesperson for The Vivienne – whose real name was James Lee Williams – confirmed the drag queen died over the weekend at age 31.

The Drag Race community has come together to honor the life and legacy of The Vivienne, who won the UK version of Drag Race in 2019. RuPaul shared a photo of the two on Instagram, along with the caption: “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.” The official RuPaul’s Drag Race account on X posted that the show’s production team were “deeply saddened” over The Vivienne’s death. “Her talent, humor, and dedication to the art of drag was an inspiration,” the Drag Race statement continued. ”She will be dearly missed, but her...

Tragedy rocked the RuPaul’s Drag Race fandom over the weekend when it was revealed that The Vivienne (aka James Lee Williams) had died at 32.

The Vivienne broke through as a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 and went on to compete in RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 7.

News of The Vivienne’s death was shared by their publicist, Simon Jones, in an emotional Instagram statement.

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams — The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” the statement begins.

“James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person.”

“Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career,” the statement concludes.

The Vivienne’s publicist confirms their death. Pic credit: @simonjonespr/Instagram Michelle Visage leads the tributes...

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 winner Tyra Sanchez is under fire for making a joke about the tragic passing away of fellow drag queen, The Vivienne. The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, died on January 5, 2025, at the age of 32. The performer rose to fame after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 back in 2019. She then competed again in the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 7 in 2022. A cause for her death for the reality star yet to be established.

Very sad news this week out of the reality television universe:

James Lee Williams — better known by their stage name The Vivienne, who won the first-ever RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 — has passed away.

They were 32 years old.

May The Vivienne rest in peace. This RuPaul’s Drag Race champion is dead at the age of 32. (BBC)

Williams’ death was confirmed by manager Simon Jones, who wrote via Instagram over the weekend that his client was no longer with us.

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivienne, has passed away this weekend,” reads the message.

“James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details.

Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, born as James Lee Williams, has died.

News of Vivienne's death was initially shared by manager Simon Jones on Instagram and Twitter/X:

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Simon Jones (@simonjonespr)

In a text-based image, Simon explained:

"It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne - has passed this weekend.

"James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.

"Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.

We will not be releasing any further details.

"We please ask that James's family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve."

With respect to The Vivienne's cause of death, Simon noted that no further details would be released.

RuPaul is speaking out about the death of The Vivienne.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race host issued a statement on Monday (January 6), following the tragic news of the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 winner’s passing over the weekend at the age of 32.

Keep reading to find out more…

“With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,” RuPaul wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of the two together on the main stage of the show.

Emotional tributes have poured out from the Drag Race community, including many fellow winners and contestants from across seasons.

Our thoughts are with The Vivienne‘s loved ones at this difficult time. See the full statement from her publicist confirming the news.

RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne, the UK’s first Drag Race winner whose death was announced yesterday.

RuPaul posted on Instagram this LA morning: “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.”

The Drag Race presenter’s post drew comments from ex-Drag Race UK stars including Baga Chipz and Danny Beard, the latter of whom said “you meant the world to her!”

The Vivienne’s death aged 32 was announced yesterday by their publicist Simon Jones, who said “these are the words I never ever wanted to write.” No further details were made available and the family of The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, asked for privacy.

The Vivienne rose to prominence in the UK drag scene in 2015 after being appointed UK Drag Ambassador for RuPaul’s Drag Race,...

Tributes have poured in following the death of James Lee Williams, better known as RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. winner The Vivienne.

Williams’ publicist Simon Jones said that the performer, who also went on to compete in the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2022, died over the weekend at the age of 32. No cause of death was given.

“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person,” Jones wrote. “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.

He added: “We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’ family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage led tributes to Williams by calling the star “a beacon to so many.

The drag world is in mourning following the tragic news of The Vivienne‘s passing. The iconic drag queen and winner of the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK died at the age of 32, her publicist confirmed on Sunday.

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” the statement read. “James was an incredibly loved, war-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Winner The Vivienne (James Lee Williams) Dead At 32, Drag Community Devastated

The Vivienne, known for her sharp wit, stunning stage presence, and larger-than-life personality, quickly became a fan favorite after winning the inaugural season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Her career soared to new heights,...

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne, has passed away at the tender age of 32. A brief statement addressing their death was released but, of course, it asked for privacy. Keep reading for all that is currently known about the late, great The Vivienne.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Winner, The Vivienne, Has Died

It is a very sad day for the RuPaul’s Drag Race community. The new season has just begun but they are now mourning one of their very own. UK Season 1 winner, The Vivienne, has passed away at the tender age of thirty-two. A brief statement was released addressing their passing but not much information was given about what happened.

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The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, died over the weekend though the exact day and cause is unknown. Not only were they a son but they were a beloved brother and an uncle. Furthermore, they...

The Vivienne, who won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 and competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2022, has sadly passed away at the age of 32.

Her publicist Simon Jones confirmed the sad news on social media on Sunday (January 5). They issued a statement on the matter and provided some information.

Keep reading to find out more…

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” they wrote in a post on Instagram. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”

The statement continued, reading, “Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”

“We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James‘s family are given the...

“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” Series 1 winner The Vivienne has died at the age of 32, according to her friend and manager.

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams — The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” publicist Simon Jones wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”

“Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career,” he continued. “We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’ family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

In addition to winning the first-ever season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,” The Vivienne was known stateside for taking part in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 7, which featured All Winners.

“These are words I never ever wanted to write.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” winner James Lee Williams, better known by their stage name The Vivienne, died Jan. 5. They were 32.

Williams’ death was confirmed by their manager Simon Jones, who shared a statement on Instagram announcing that his client had passed over the weekend.

“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivienne, has passed away this weekend,” read the statement. “James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”

In a more personal follow-up statement shared by Jones shortly after, he wrote, “These are...

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died January 5 in Cheshire, England. They were 32. Publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed the news on Instagram.

“These are words I never ever wanted to write,” the statement read. “Viv was a close friend, a client and someone I loved very much. From the moment I met them in 2019 I knew we could create magic together and I became their manager. Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing. No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comedic genius and quick wit was like no other.”

“I’m so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life every day for the last 5 years,” Jones continued. “It’s tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had...

On Thursday 26 December 2024, BBC One broadcasts Blankety Blank!

Christmas Special Season 4 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Blankety Blank” promises to be a festive treat for fans. Titled “Christmas Special,” this edition brings back Bradley Walsh to host the holiday-themed fun. The show will air on BBC One, and it is sure to spread holiday cheer with its unique blend of humor and entertainment.

In this special episode, a lineup of well-known guests will join Bradley. The festive cast includes Jane McDonald, Oti Mabuse, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Sara Pascoe, and The Vivienne. Each guest will bring their own charm and personality, making for an exciting and lively atmosphere. Viewers can expect plenty of laughs, friendly banter, and the usual antics that come with “Blankety Blank.”

As always, the show will feature the classic game format, where contestants try to fill in the blanks with the help of their celebrity guests.

The excitement is building for the much-anticipated Season 4 Episode 1 of “Blankety Blank,” titled “Christmas Special.” Scheduled to air at 10:00 Pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024, on BBC One, this festive edition promises a delightful mix of laughter, fun, and holiday spirit. Bradley Walsh returns as the charming host, ready to lead the festivities and keep the energy high.

This Christmas Special features a star-studded lineup of guests, each bringing their unique flair to the show. Jane McDonald, known for her powerful voice and vibrant personality, will join the fun, alongside the talented dancer and choreographer Oti Mabuse. Comedian Joel Dommett adds his wit to the mix, while Jonathan Ross brings his signature humor. Sara Pascoe, with her clever insights, and The Vivienne, known for her fabulous style, round out the guest list, ensuring a night full of surprises and entertainment.

Viewers can expect a festive feast of games, laughter, and some...

Exclusive: Creatives behind BBC comedy Smoggie Queens have credited RuPaul’s Drag Race UK with clearing the path for more shows about queer communities across the nation.

Phil Dunning, who created and stars in the Hat Trick-produced show alongside the likes of Peaky Blinders star Charlotte Riley and Mark Benton, said a decade ago the series about drag queens in the north east of England may have struggled to get a greenlight.

Now into its sixth season, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK launched in 2019 and has consistently been one of BBC Three’s top-rated shows, catapulting the careers of the likes of The Vivienne and Baga Chipz and carving out space in the national conversation about drag. The majority of its contestants come from outside of London.

“Drag Race has done amazing things for the queer community,” Dunning told Deadline. “It’s shone such a spotlight on drag and made us think...

Ross Kemp has said that David James’s knowledge of cats in the new series of Bridge of Lies left his “jaw on the floor”.

The show, which became a hit daytime quiz series after it first came out in March 2022, returns in a new Saturday night slot on BBC One, with teams of celebrity contestants competing for the first time.

Actor and TV presenter Kemp, best known for playing Grant Mitchell EastEnders and presenting documentaries, including Ross Kemp on Gangs, returns to host the show.

The 58-year-old said the series has “glammed up a bit” but that he still considers himself Little Mr Saturday Night rather than Mr Saturday Night.

Kemp said he “laughed the most” while filming the third episode of the show with the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK – Lawrence Chaney, Tia Kofi, Kitty Scott-Claus and The Vivienne.

He said: “To be honest, a lot...

Gearing up for a first-of-a-kind broadcast, RuPaul's Bring Back My Girls premiered Tuesday. What is the spin-off about? Which Drag Race queens make a tea-spilling return? Most importantly, is the tea piping hot?

Centered at 2022's DragCon Los Angeles, the biggest, international fan favorites, fire-starters, and shade-throwers from RuPaul's Drag Race re-unite for a live, behind-the-scenes, tell-all. "There are laughs, fights, nostalgia, insider stories, tears, and even some never before heard confessions," according to World Of Wonder. TV personality and trans activist Ts Madison moderates the event.

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The cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu

Former...

The first cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu...

The first cast members of Dancing on Ice 2023 have been announced.

The skating competition series will return in the new year with 11 celebrities trying to impress the judges as they learn the tricky art of ice skating.

The last series was won by Regan Gascoigne and his professional partner Karina Manta.

Meet the celebrities taking part in Dancing on Ice 2023…

Patsy Palmer

The first celebrity announced to be taking part was former EastEnders-star-turned-dj Patsy Palmer.

Palmer appeared on the soap as Bianca Jackson on and off between 1993 and 2019 and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.

Speaking about joining Dancing On Ice on This Morning, the actor explained: “My pact that I made with myself when I was 50 was I have to do things to challenge myself for the next couple of years.

“This is for all the 50 year-olds out there that think they can’t challenge themselves!”

John Fashanu...

For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last 11 weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

This week in the season finale, all eight queens competed one last time in two lip sync smackdowns for not one, but two crowns that determined who would become the Queen of She Already Done Had Hereses and the Queen of All Queens. In the main event smackdown were the four queens who earned the most Legendary Legend Stars during the season: Monét,...

A new page was added to the Drag Race herstory books on Friday with the crowning of the franchise’s first-ever Queen of All Queens.

The highly anticipated two-part LALAPaRuza smackdown began with the season’s bottom four legends (Jaida Essence Hall, Raja, The Vivienne and Yvie Oddly) competing to be named Queen of She Done Already Had Herses. Let’s see how that shook out:

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The all-winners season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” comes to its epic conclusion on Friday, July 29 on Paramount Plus as the Top 4 contestants — Jinkx Monsoon, Monet X Change, Shea Coulee and Trinity the Tuck — compete for the title of Queen of All Queens and a 200,000 cash prize. The individual fates of the finalists will be determined by host RuPaul Charles during the Lip Sync LALAPaRUza Smackdown for the Crown. Who do You want to win “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7”? We asked fans on Twitter to weigh in with their thoughts, and we can now reveal the poll results:

61 — Jinkx Monsoon

34 — Monet X Change

4 — Shea Coulee

1 — Trinity the Tuck

See‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Legendary Legend Stars update: Top 4 revealed for grand finale

Our runaway poll leader Jinkx has actually been the favorite to win ever since her “Snatch Game” impersonation of Judy Garland went viral in the second episode.

For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last ten weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

The plunger served as a “block” to one of the queens in the next week’s challenge, handed down from the winner of that week’s lip sync winner. The winner is determined by a Lip Sync for the Win between the top two performers in the maxi challenge, each of whom receive a Legendary Legend Star needed to advance...

The all-winners season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” kicked off May 20 on Paramount+ with the twist of all twists: instead of host RuPaul Charles eliminating queens each week, she would instead reward the challenge champs with Legendary Legend Stars. At the end of the season, the four contestants with the most stars (announced below) will compete in the Lip Sync LALAPaRUza Smackdown For The Crown. That means the weekly star recipients are officially the ones to beat. So who’s out front to win so far? Read on for your “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Legendary Legend Stars update (after Episode 11).

The eight former winners who returned to the competition this year were Raja (Season 3), Jinkx Monsoon (Season 5), Yvie Oddly (Season 11), Jaida Essence Hall (Season 12), Monét X Change (All Stars 4), Trinity the Tuck (All Stars 4), Shea Couleé (All Stars 5) and The Vivienne (UK 1). The ultimate victor will be named...

With just one week to go before the “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” grand finale streams July 29 on Paramount Plus, fans are busy speculating who might be joining Jinkx Monsoon in the four-person Lip Sync LALAPaRUza. Jinkx secured her spot last week when she won her fourth Legendary Legend Star, more than any other contestant. The two queens closest to her are Jaida Essence Hall and Trinity the Tuck, both of whom have three stars. Next in line with two stars apiece are Yvie Oddly, Raja, The Vivienne and Monet X Change, and then Shea Coulee trails with a single star.

Last week, Gold Derby asked fans to vote for who they wanted to see compete against Jinkx in the final episode, and Raja, Trinity the Tuck and The Vivienne came out on top. Hare are the complete poll results:

26 — Raja

25 — Trinity the Tuck

18 — The Vivienne

12 — Jaida Essence Hall...

With only one more episode before the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, it’s still anyone’s game — and we’re not just saying that to be nice.

TVLine has an exclusive first look at Friday’s episode, during which RuPaul drops a pair of jaw-dropping twists on her league of legends.

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For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last nine weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

The plunger serves as a “block” to one of the queens in the next week’s challenge, handed down from the winner of that week’s lip sync winner. The winner is determined by a Lip Sync for the Win between the top two performers in the maxi challenge, each of whom receive a Legendary Legend Star needed to advance to the finale.

Welp, it’s official. Jinkx Monsoon has earned enough Legendary Legend Stars to advance to the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Was there ever a doubt? Now, the question remains: which three former winners will join her in the four-person Lip Sync LALAPaRUza? As of this writing, Jaida Essence Hall and Trinity the Tuck are looking the strongest as they both have three stars, compared to Jinkx’s leading four stars. Next in line with two stars apiece are Yvie Oddly, Raja, The Vivienne and Monet X Change, and then Shea Coulee trails with just a single star.

In our poll below, vote for who You hope joins Jinkx Monsoon in the “All Stars” grand finale. There is still one more week left for queens to acquire Legendary Legend Stars before the last episode streams July 29 on Paramount+.

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For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last four weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

The plunger serves as a “block” to one of the queens in the next week’s challenge, handed down from the winner of that week’s lip sync winner. The winner is determined by a Lip Sync for the Win between the top two performers in the maxi challenge, each of whom receive a Legendary Legend Star needed to advance to the finale.

This is certainly not RuPaul's Best Friend Race. The simmering feud between Jinkx Monsoon and The Vivienne further heats up in this exclusive sneak peek of the June 24 episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7. After The Vivienne blocked Jinkx in the June 17 episode—meaning she cannot earn a legends star next week, even if she wins the challenge—Jinkx saunters back into the werk room holding the golden plunger and admits, "I feel a little irritated." The Vivienne, who was blocked by Jinkx the week prior and was therefore unable to earn a star for winning the challenge, says she understands the feeling. "If you feel irritated, then I'm f--king furious because I...

Last week’s episode saw the queen write and perform a drag-uation speech that simultaneously entertained and inspired the next generation of drag superstars. This challenge saw Raja claim her first badge after her cult leader infused speech with Jinkx (as a witchy character) also being at the top. As a teacher, I personally thought that Trinity the Tuck’s speech about struggling and having to drop out of school to look after a very ill family member was very powerful. The message of Trinity being forced to leave but still ending up doing a job she is totally passionate about is so important and there are still many people who need to use this story as an inspiration for their own life. Regardless, Raja and Jinkx battled against one another who the two very different performance styles being showcased which eventually ended up with Jinkx winning so that she...

An unexpected gem of this season has been the (not-so) secret alliance between the co-winners of All-Stars Four, Trinity the Tuck and Monet X-Change. The two queens were under the impression that their fellow competitors would assume they have a professional rivalry with one another as they were forced to split the crown and so Trinity and Monet teaming up would be very unexpected. However, in the previous episode, these two queens decided to try and recruit new members into their alliance which severely backfired. In an attempt to find new members they spoke to front runner Jinkx Monsoon, the ever formidable Shea Coulee and winner of seven twelve Jaida Essence Hall; which means that now over half of the competitors in this season are aware of this ‘secret’ alliance but no new members have actually joined the group. After last week’s improvised, fairytale-inspired courtroom drama challenge was...

For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last four weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

The plunger serves as a “block” to one of the queens in the next week’s challenge, handed down from the winner of that week’s lip sync winner. The winner is determined by a Lip Sync for the Win between the top two performers in the maxi challenge, each of whom receive a Legendary Legend Star needed to advance to the finale.

For this season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” RuPaul Charles brought back eight crowned queens to compete again for the chance to be named “Queen of All Queens,” earn a second crown, and take home a cash prize of 200,000. Over the last four weeks we’ve reacclimatized ourselves to the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talents of Shea Couleé, Jaida Essence Hall, Yvie Oddly, Trinity the Tuck, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Raja, and The Vivienne and were introduced to new twists: the Platinum Plunger and Legendary Legend Stars.

The plunger serves as a “block” to one of the queens in the next week’s challenge, handed down from the winner of that week’s lip sync winner. The winner is determined by a Lip Sync for the Win between the top two performers in the maxi challenge, each of whom receive a Legendary Legend Star needed to advance to the finale.

It's not all fun and games in the werk room anymore.  Jinkx Monsoon and The Vivienne begin to break out the claws in this exclusive clip from the June 10 episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7. After The Vivienne won last week's challenge, earning her first legends star in the process, she decided to block Monét X Change, which means even if Monét wins the next challenge, she cannot earn a star.  But The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season one, just can't leave well enough alone. In the werk room, she tells the girls that she really wanted to block Jinkx, but wasn't able to because Jinkx was safe. "I've got my eyes on the...