RuPaul’s Drag Race UK alum Vicki Vivacious, known for her charisma and unique style, recently discussed her strained relationship with fellow contestant Banksie. Vicki was eliminated in episode five of Drag Race UK series 5, and she opened up about her lack of communication with Banksie, stating, “We say hi, how are you? But we don’t go to coffee, we don’t speak.” This revelation came after a challenging group performance that led to tension among the contestants.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Drama
In a candid conversation with Ella Vaday for Attitude’s Tea Time web series, Vicki elaborated on her relationship with Banksie, emphasizing that while they can appreciate and respect each other as drag performers and humans, they don’t feel the need to become close friends. The tension between them escalated during a group challenge, and Vicki noted, “We were equally bad. But I do think if you are going to speak up and be the leader of that group, you do have to have an element of control over it, and that’s something that Banksie didn’t have.”
The drama unfolded during the “DisasterClass” challenge, where Vicki and Banksie, along with teammate Cara Melle, struggled with their performance. Tempers flared in the Untucked segment as they argued about who was responsible for their poor showing, with Banksie ultimately walking away from the confrontation.
Cryptic Messages and Snatch Game
Vicki’s elimination came after her Snatch Game performance as the late British TV chef Fanny Cradock failed to impress RuPaul. Despite RuPaul’s unfamiliarity with the character, Vicki stayed committed to her portrayal. Reflecting on this, she stated, “For the first time ever, I was like, I’m going to stick to Fanny. If Ru doesn’t know who Fanny is, she could be anyone.” Vicki also revealed that her backup character for Snatch Game was Greta Thunberg.
Additionally, Vicki shared her thoughts on fellow contestant Kate Butch’s Snatch Game portrayal of Kate Bush, expressing that she didn’t quite connect with Kate’s humor. She expected Kate to be in the bottom two and described her sense of humor as not always aligning with her own.
In a word association game during the Tea Time video, Vicki didn’t hold back, offering candid one-word responses. This added another layer of insight into the dynamics among the Drag Race UK contestants.
Vicki Vivacious’s journey on the show may have come to an end, but her openness about her experiences provides fans with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama that can unfold during the competition. The world of Drag Race UK continues to be a source of intrigue and entertainment for LGBTQ viewers and fans worldwide.