In a Twitter thread, Yvie Oddly, the renowned winner of the eleventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has launched a scathing critique against the producers of the popular show. While praising the current queens on the All Stars season, Oddly accused the production team of being greedy and calculating, meddling with the lives, career opportunities, and health of real people. Her outspoken nature and unique sense of style have garnered her a massive following, making her voice carry weight within the community.
Oddly, in her candid statements, shed light on the alleged exploitation faced by contestants on the show. She highlighted how the producers, in their pursuit of profit, drive themselves home in luxury cars while leaving sleep-deprived, depressed, and underpaid contestants behind. Despite claiming to provide opportunities and showcase queer content, the producers, according to Oddly, often overlook the significant damage they cause, creating a chokehold monopoly on the success of drag artists.
The Drag Race star further supported her claims by drawing attention to the show’s historical shortcomings. Oddly pointed out that the series, spanning over 40 seasons, has yet to cast a drag king, thereby limiting representation within the drag community. She also emphasized that trans performers were barred from being themselves until more recent seasons, with Season nine’s Peppermint becoming the first openly trans contestant. These revelations underscore the need for greater inclusivity and fair treatment within the Drag Race franchise.
Closing her Twitter thread with a bombshell, Oddly revealed that she faced a prolonged battle to receive her prize money. It allegedly took “over a year” for her to be paid the $100,000 she was owed for her victory. Unsurprisingly, fans of the series expressed their disappointment in how Oddly was treated while appreciating her courage to speak out against the injustices. The calls for better conditions and increased transparency within the show resonated with supporters who expressed their willingness to stand in solidarity with the queens fighting for change.
This isn’t the first time Yvie Oddly has shed light on her experience on the show. After participating in RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 last year, she voiced her dissatisfaction, claiming that the final edit had “lobotomized” her. According to Oddly, her journey was overshadowed and edited to minimize her struggle and connection with other competitors. Her continued honesty and determination to address the industry’s flaws have solidified her position as a prominent advocate for change within the Drag Race community.