RuPaul’s Drag Race 10 Facts About The Show According To RuPaul

RuPaul’s Drag Race: 10 Facts About The Show According To RuPaul

The fans may think that they know a lot about RuPaul’s Drag Race, but no one knows more than RuPaul himself.

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The fans may think that they know a lot about RuPaul’s Drag Race, but it is fair to say that no other person on the planet knows the ins and outs of the series better than RuPaul himself. The entertainment mogul has created an entirely new ‘drag economy’ with this franchise, including spin-offs, fan conventions, international tours, original music, and much more.

If you’ve ever read, listened or watched an interview with RuPaul, you already know that he is very opinionated and doesn’t shy away from controversy. If you’re curious about what the Drag Race host and most famous drag queen on the planet has to say about the show, now’s your chance to find out.

10 Networks Called Drag Race “Too Much” When RuPaul Pitched The Show

We all know RuPaul’s Drag Race as the media juggernaut and Emmy darling that it has become over the years. However, it took a long time for the show to gain such momentum.

In his profile for The New York Times, RuPaul expressed that most of the networks he pitched Drag Race to called the show “too much.” Even LogoTV, which focuses on LGBTQ+ content and aired seasons 1 through 8 of Drag Race, wanted Ru to compromise on his vision for the series. According to RuPaul, one of the most notable points of contention between him and LogoTV was the casting of Tammie Brown, whose drag seemed too odd for cable TV.

9 The “Carry On” Lip Sync Is The Show’s Most Emotional Moment To RuPaul

There have been many emotional moments on RuPaul’s Drag Race. However, according to RuPaul, nothing compares to the “Carry On” lip sync between Sahara Davenport and Morgan McMichaels on season 2.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, RuPaul explained why Martha Wash’s “Carry On” means so much to him: “When my mother passed away, that was the song that I would play all the time.”

Before that particular lip sync on Drag Race, Ru alluded to the fact that the song had always been very special to him, but didn’t elaborate much further. That week, contestant Morgan McMichaels was sent home.

8 RuPaul Thinks Drag Race Will Never Be Truly Mainstream

There’s no denying that RuPaul’s Drag Race is one of the most popular shows on television. Many of its contestants have become A-list superstars, networks around the world are commissioning international editions of the series, and Drag Race is now the annual frontrunner for most of the reality competition categories at the Emmys.

Despite all of these accomplishments, RuPaul insists that only “a superficial aspect of drag is mainstream.” According to Mama Ru herself, “true drag really will never be mainstream.” This point of view on drag as a whole seems to also apply to Drag Race, which, in RuPaul’s mind, will always occupy the margins of mainstream media.

7 Drag Race Is About The Tenacity Of The Human Spirit

For many years, RuPaul has repeated the same mission statement for Drag Race: “At its core, our show is about the tenacity of the human spirit.”

According to Mama Ru, what makes Drag Race special is that most of its contestants were previously cast aside by the world and had to persevere in order to survive and thrive. Many of these “sweet, sensitive souls” (as Ru describes them) have gone through hell and back, and Drag Race is a chance for them to finally show their talents and overcome past hardships.

6 Some Great Queens Are Purposely Not Cast On The Show Because Viewers Are Not Ready For Them

Several drag performers auditioned to RuPaul’s Drag Race for many years. For instance, Nina West auditioned for nine years and Jasmine Masters tried out for six years – and that’s just a few notable examples.

Another well-known queen who auditioned several times is Alaska. After auditioning since season 1, Alaska was finally cast on season 5, following the crowning of her then-boyfriend Sharon Needles as the winner of season 4. According to RuPaul, there’s a reason why certain great, fierce, hilarious queens get held back.

During an interview with Vanity Fair, Mama Ru said the following about Alaska: “She was very esoteric. It would go over people’s heads, what she did before. It wasn’t right until Season 5, but I loved it every single time.”

5 RuPaul Still Seems To Believe That Drag Race Is About Men Impersonating Women

In an infamous The Guardian interview with RuPaul, the host revealed that he thought women doing drag was “an interesting area.” When asked if Drag Race would ever cast a transgender woman, Ru expressed that, once women start transitioning, it “takes on a different thing; it changes the whole concept of what [Drag Race is] doing.”

Shortly after this interview came out, RuPaul apologized for his statement. However, given that the season 12 cast includes zero contestants that identify as trans women, it certainly seems like Drag Race is still not ready to embrace these types of drag performers. Instead, the show is still all about gay men impersonating women.

4 Initially, RuPaul Didn’t Want To Make A Reality Show

Reality television has come a long way through the years, ultimately becoming an expansive format that has something for everyone to enjoy. However, the reputation of reality TV wasn’t the best in the late 1990s and early 2000s, which prompted RuPaul to dislike this genre of television as a whole.

When the production company World of Wonder first approached RuPaul about developing a reality competition for drag queens, he quickly dismissed it, even calling the genre “mean-spirited.” It was only a few years later that Ru found comfortable developing a reality competition show that had his interests and sensibilities.

3 RuPaul Wants Judge Judy As A Guest Judge On Drag Race

There have been many esteemed celebrity judges on Drag Race over the years, but RuPaul still has one person in mind for the judging panel: Judge Judy. In case you didn’t know, Judge Judy is Ru’s favorite TV show, and something he watches almost every day.

RuPaul has said during multiple occasions that Judge Judy is the person he wants the most as a guest judge on Drag Race. During a back-and-forth interview with Judy Sheindlin herself, Ru explained his love for Judge Judy: “It’s a reality check, and it’s a great tool for someone like me who’s super-sensitive in a world that becomes so overwhelming. That’s why I tune in every day.”

2 Contestants Who Are Auditioning For Drag Race Should Just Be Themselves

On Drag Race, RuPaul’s mission is to share some of his secrets with the contestants, helping them harness what makes them special and succeed once their season ends. As such, during the audition process, Ru is looking for someone’s essence and uniqueness. Unfortunately, many drag performers make the mistake of sending audition tapes showing only what they think Drag Race producers are looking for.

Regarding the audition process, RuPaul has the following to say: “Everyone does the exact same thing. They behave in a way that they think I want them to behave. But the people who stick out are the ones who are authentic and are really just being themselves.”

1 Drag Race Is Meant To Be Fun, Not Change People’s Minds

Drag is inherently political, and RuPaul’s Drag Race has played a significant role in influencing American politics and sensibilities toward the LGBTQ+ community.

With that said, RuPaul is not too worried about making a show that changes people’s minds. In fact, Ru only wants Drag Race to celebrate drag and be entertaining. “If other people can get something out of it or get enlightened from it – right on, ladykins. But our first objective is to have fun and to entertain,” Mama Ru said during an interview with NPR.

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