RuPaul’s Drag Racehas long been a TV staple since it started snatching wigs (figuratively) back in 2009. While the show has had its fair share of problematic moments throughout its years of airing,the reality competition seriesalso introduced many audiences to the historic, colorful world of drag. Apart from the glamorous design challenges, hilariousSnatch Gameperformances, and fierce “Lip Sync for Your Life” battles, the show educated its viewers about the LGBTQAI+ community at large and rightfully made some significant changes to coincide with this generation’s moral sense. And though there are still more fights to win toward representation and equality, the success ofRuPaul’s Drag Raceserves as an indication that times have somehow changed. However,Victoria Sconejust wants “more hairy legs” on theDrag Racefranchise—and they make some valid points.
Known for competing in two Drag Race spinoffs, Victoria Scone first entered the Werk Room as the first cis-woman to compete on the award-winning reality show.Drag Raceis also known for listening to its critics by finally allowing trans queens to join the show, withSasha Colbyultimately winningSeason 15.Gottmik, on the other hand, is the first openly trans man to ever compete inDrag Race. So with the changes and groundbreaking moments, the franchise has explored thus far, Victoria Scone thinks it’s about time to take inclusivity a step further.
As they gear up to perform on the main stage of Pride in London,Scone sat down withDigital Spyto discuss Pride, diversity, and whyRuPaulshould finally consider giving the drag kings the spotlight they deserve. And since she already did a drag king look onCanada vs. the World, which earned her a win and positive feedback from judges and audiences alike, the drag performer says there is certainly no reason why it has taken so long to make it happen at this point.
“I did a drag king look onCanada Vs. the Worldso obviously that’s something I’m very passionate about – getting drag kings onDrag Race. I just don’t know why it’s taken so long at this point to be honest. I would really love to see it. There’s absolutely, in my opinion, no reason why they couldn’t be. I think it would give the show a lovely little shake up and keep it fresh. It would draw in more people as well. More people would want to watch it because [currently] it’s blocking out a big chunk of the queer community that watch the show. And what’s the worst that’s gonna happen? Let’s just do it shall we?"
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Give ‘Drag Kings’ a Seat at the Table
Considering howDrag Racehas managed to create successful spinoffs over the years, it’s perhaps the right time to include drag kings in the pages of theDrag Raceherstory. Though Victoria Scone can’t consider herself a “drag king spokesperson,” the 30-year-old British drag queen believes that the unsung side of drag needs its own spinoff, too.
“I mean, when I did it, it was well received enough. I had never done a drag king look before. It was not quite polished, but I gave it my good shot because I’m not a drag king. I was just doing it to prove a point, and it did alright, it won that week. So, there we go. There’s no more reason not to have them on there,” she also told Digital Spy. “Some people might argue, as I touched on briefly, that drag kings need their own spin-off. But I don’t know. I mean, it’s not really up to me. I’m not the spokesperson for all drag kings. But I don’t know whether maybe a spin-off would be preferred to a merging of just having drag kings onDrag Race."
