Drag Queen Jinkx Monsoon has been announced as one of the cast members in the upcoming series of the BBC’s hit show Doctor Who. The star, who first rose to fame after winning the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, will take on a “major role” in the series after her groundbreaking stint as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton in Chicago.
The costume for her character has been unveiled and it’s a show-stopping gravity-defying ensemble. Jinkx Monsoon is seen wearing an orange wig and matching eyeshadow, giving off Bette Midler in Hocus Pocus vibes. The star also dons a long, sweeping black robe with piano-esque lapels and 80s inspired shoulder pads, which the Doctor Who Twitter account dubs her as the most powerful villain in the series yet.
Fans of both the show and Jinkx Monsoon were quick to praise the drag queen’s look, with many calling for a special musical episode starring the star. The excitement around Jinkx’s involvement in Doctor Who comes as the show continues to add more queer representation to its cast.
In a statement, Jinkx Monsoon expressed her excitement and honor to join the iconic sci-fi series, stating that she was thrilled to work with visionary writer Russell T Davies and the crew. Jinkx will join an impressive lineup of queer icons including Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa as the doctor, trans actor Pete MacHale, Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney as Rose, and Coronation Street actress Millie Gibson.
The return of Doctor Who is eagerly anticipated, with the show set to air in November 2023. It will feature three special episodes with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor, which will coincide with the show’s 60th anniversary. Ncuti Gatwa will take over the role of the doctor during the festive season. With Jinkx Monsoon’s impressive talent and the show’s commitment to diversity and representation, fans can expect a thrilling and groundbreaking season of Doctor Who.