TL;DR
- Raven returns to Drag Race after 14 years.
- She was previously RuPaul’s head makeup artist.
- The show premieres on July 24.
- Raven finished as a runner-up twice before.
- Expect a fierce competition with a star-studded cast.
Raven is back, bitches! The iconic drag superstar, known for her fierce looks and even fiercer talent, is strutting back into the spotlight as a contestant on the highly anticipated Drag Race Down Under vs. The World. After a 14-year hiatus from the competition, this Emmy-winning makeup artist is ready to reclaim her throne in the Werk Room.
For those who may have been living under a rock, Raven first sashayed into our hearts on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race back in 2010, where she finished as a runner-up. She returned to the franchise in 2012 for the inaugural season of All Stars, only to repeat history and snag another second-place finish. But it wasn’t just her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent that kept her in the limelight; Raven has been busy behind the scenes as RuPaul’s head makeup artist, earning her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2020 for Outstanding Contemporary Makeup.
Now, she’s back in the competition and ready to show the world what she’s made of. Announced as part of the cast on Tuesday, Raven took to Instagram to share her excitement with her 683K followers, declaring: “Herstory will be MADE!” And honey, we believe her!
But wait, there’s more! Raven isn’t the only fierce queen in the lineup. She’ll be reuniting with her season two sister, Nicole Paige Brooks, along with a fabulous cast including Art Simone, Coco Jumbo, Estrella Xtravaganza, Flor, LaLa Ri, Miss Jade So, Michael Marouli, Nikita Iman, and Vybe. Talk about a star-studded competition!
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Hosted by the fabulous Michelle Visage and judged by Rhys Nicholson and season four winner Lazy Susan, Drag Race Down Under vs. The World promises to be a wild ride. The show is set to premiere on July 24 on WOW Presents Plus, and we can’t wait to see who snatches the crown this time.
So, get your popcorn ready and prepare for some serious drama, because Raven is back and she’s not here to play. The Werk Room will never be the same again!
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