'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 14: A look at drag queens all set to compete for the crown
Calling all 'Drag Race' fans -- if you've been waiting oh so patiently to find out who will win the title of America's next drag superstar, then you don't have to wait much longer! The new year brings us a whole new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', get ready to see a new set of drag queens bring their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to the main stage!
Season 13 saw Symone, Kandy Muse, Gottmik, and Rose make it to the top four, with Symone bagging the crown. With each passing season, the competition gets more fierce. So here's a look at the queens ready to battle it out for the crown!
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Alyssa Hunter
Joshua Enrique Ortolaza Resto who goes by the drag name Alyssa Hunter was inspired by Miss USA winner Alyssa Campanella as well as Alyssa Edwards when it came to her drag name. Her last name comes from Miss Contenential winner, Danielle Hunter. As per her official bio -- "The huntress is on the prowl! As one of the most celebrated pageant queens from Puerto Rico, Alyssa knows her way around a runway and delivers stunning looks wherever she goes. She's here to prove that not only can she give a fierce lewk, but she has the performance chops to bring the crown back to her hometown."
Angeria Paris VanMicheals
Formerly knowns as Malayshia Ray Payne, Angeria Paris VanMicheals is all set to bring that pageant flair to the main stage. As per her official bio -- "This southern belle from ATL will light up any room with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. An old-school pageant queen, "Angie" is here to serve fierce fashion and face with a country charm you can't help but fall in love with."
Bosco
Christopher Constantino's drag name, Bosco has a pretty unique origin -- it is the name of the Constantino family's dead dog!
As per her official bio -- "Don't let her laid-back Seattle grunge vibe fool you -- this fiercely competitive queen is all about femme fatale glamour. With her razor-sharp wit and an impressive arsenal of drag talents, Bosco will stop at nothing to bring the crown home to Seattle."
Daya Betty
Trenton Clarke, who goes by the drag name Daya Betty happen to have a famous drag sister, Season 12 finalist, Crystal Methyd!
As per her official bio -- "You Betty be ready! Hailing from the House of Methyd, this edgy six-foot-four goddess is serving 80s-inspired rock star realness. Daya's known for crafting incredible looks out of any material she can get her hands on, and she'll do whatever it takes to claw her way to the top and claim that crown."
DeJa Skye
Willie Redman's drag name DeJa Skye was inspired by Beyoncé's song 'Deja Vu' and her crush on 'A Puzzle Place' character, Skye.
As per her official bio -- "This pastel princess prides herself on embracing all her curves and swerves. DeJa is known for her bold, colorful drag aesthetic and design skills. She's a sweetheart, but she has killer lip sync skills, so watch out for her!"
Jasmine Kennedie
Kyle Koritkowski goes by the drag name Jasmine Kennedie and is all set to take this season by storm!
As per her official bio -- "The ditzy doll of New York City has arrived! Jasmine is known as a high-energy dancing queen who brings polished drag and the gift of gab. Her personality may be bubbly and fun, but she is drop-dead serious about slaying the competition."
Jorgeous
Jorge Meza's drag name is a combination of gorgeous and Jorge -- and thus we have Jorgeous!
As per her official bio -- "Hello-tis, it's Jorgeous! This spicy Latina dancing diva started drag at the age of 16 and never looked back. A fierce performer who was born to do drag, Jorgeous is looking to dance the house down, all the way to the top."
June Jambalaya
June Jambalaya's name is rather unique -- she was christened by her dance teacher who combined her birth month with the last thing she ate!
As per her official bio -- "This jambalaya is heating up! Bringing Black Girl Magic to the stage, June is known for her fierce dance moves. She is ready to show off her kicks and splits and put a fork in the rest of the competition."
Kerri Colby
Elyse Alessandra Anderson, who goes by Kerri Colby, is one of two trans women of colour competing on Season 14!
As per her official bio -- "This bodacious queen is all about beauty, hair and body-ody-ody. From the legendary House of Colby, Kerri is a bold diva who tells it like it is while always looking flawless. She came to slay the game in true Colby style!"
Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté
Demoria Elise Williams, who goes by the drag name Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté is a trans woman of colour and the drag daughter of Calypso Jeté Balmain
As per her official bio -- "The bakery is open and Kornbread is being served! This L.A. queen is a performance powerhouse with a deliciously sassy personality. She will leave you gooped, gagged and gandered, and wanting a taste of what she's cooking!"
Lady Camden
Rex Wheeler, who goes by the name Lady Camden is all set to dance the house down! As per her official bio -- "Three cheers for America's little spice girl! Born in the U.K. but now living in Sacramento, this professional ballet-dancer-turned-drag-queen is ready to take the world by storm, serving class and sass and living the pop princess fantasy she's always dreamed of."
Maddy Morphosis
Maddy Morphosis, the second queen from Arkansas to be on the show, adds a unique twist to Season 14. As per her official bio -- "This small-town camp and comedy queen is ready for her big-stage debut. As the first heterosexual, cisgender male contestant on Drag Race, Maddy's quirky performances set her apart from the pack, and she's here to prove she can perform with the best of them."
Orion Story
Chance Lambert, who goes by the drag name Orion Story, is the first-ever contestant from Michigan. As per her official bio -- "Orion is a retro sex kitten with a campy edge. As the first queen to represent Michigan, this Midwestern beauty brings a smoldering Lana Del Rey energy to her drag and is eager to share her unique drag stylings with the world."
Willow Pill
Will Patterson, who goes by the drag name Willow Pill, happens to be the drag sister of Season 11 winner, Yvie Oddly.
As per her official bio -- "A quirky little pill, this queen digs deep to deliver a wicked sense of humor and a darkly eccentric drag style. She is Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly's drag sister, so expect the unexpected from Willow Pill."
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 will air on January 7, 2022.