In a delightful twist unveiled at DragConLA on May 12, renowned drag queens Valentina and Lolita Banana have been announced as the hosts of the inaugural season of Drag Race Mexico. Valentina joyously declared their hosting duties, referring to Lolita as her “comadre” and “dear friend”.
A Leap for Mexican Drag Culture
Echoing the legacy of its forerunner, the Emmy Award-winning Drag Race franchise, Drag Race Mexico is set to showcase the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the Mexican drag community. Following Drag Race España, this series marks the second Spanish-language iteration of the global phenomenon.
From Contestants to Hosts
Both Valentina and Lolita Banana are no strangers to the spotlight, having first gained fame as contestants on Drag Race season nine and Drag Race France, respectively. The duo now joins the ranks of Brooke Lynn Hytes, Rita Baga, and Nicky Doll, as former Drag Race alums to host a series. Valentina, a Miss Congeniality winner, made waves with her unforgettable request to keep her mask on during an Ariana Grande elimination lip sync. Lolita Banana, on the other hand, carved her own path by becoming the first Mexican-born drag queen to compete on an international season of the franchise.
The Excitement Builds
Speaking to Remezcla, Valentina expressed her delight and anticipation, admitting that it was a challenge to keep the news secret. She is particularly excited to share hosting duties with Lolita Banana and to embrace the adoration of the show’s enthusiastic fanbase. The news of the series has already sparked a frenzy among Drag Race aficionados, with many taking to social media to share their excitement.
Drag Race Mexico, while keeping its premiere date secret, is set to air exclusively on WOW Presents Plus globally and Paramount Plus in Latin American countries and the US. Fans eagerly await the unveiling of this fresh batch of talent, guided towards superstardom by the dynamic duo of Valentina and Lolita Banana.
