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“To film in this time was scary for everybody.
What did you have to do before and during filming to check that everybody was safe?
Sanchez Zalba
World of Wonder handled it beautifully.
[I was] tested three times a week.
You’re not allowed to enter the set without a shield or a mask.
I had to step down and they had to wear their mask and shield.
We weren’t together in dressing rooms.
Everybody had their own trailer.
There weredividers between you on the panel?
There was plexiglass between us.
And it was all to bring this incredible cast to us.
What were your impressions of the queens?
It’s very strict.
Even that, you could see they wanted to pour their heart and soul into what they’re doing.
Do we accept her apology?
Did we have a big issue with Lala’s leotards this season?
Not just a leotard with some fringe on it.
Sorry, that’s too basic forRuPaul’s Drag Race.
This year, Gottmik is the first trans contestant on regular season since Peppermint on season 9.
He’s a trans man who does feminine drag.
What power is there in seeing someone do drag the way Gottmik does drag on a mainstream platform?
I’m excited about all of these kids.
They each have a story to tell.
We feel that appreciation from you every season.
But youdidthrow them for a loop on the premiere with thislip-sync twist.
Nothing like this has ever happened before.
They’re lip-syncing right off the bat?
It’s a nightmare.
I don’t know what I’d do….
Wait until people see the episode.
You’re going to lose your minds.
Do you think this puts everyone on a level playing field at the beginning?
How does it change the dynamic of the competition lip-syncing right away?
Ru doesn’t like to do anything run-of-the-mill.
We have the craftiest producers in the business.
These girls are going to poop their pants.”
You’re nervous to begin with, being out there in front of us!
It evens the playing field.
Gagged is an understatement.
Speaking of Gagged, UK season 2 is right around the corner.
What did that mean to you, being such an ally, to see that?
That was my idea.
When I saw it on Twitter, I thought it was amazing.
How do you feel about that?
How could it ever be too much?
If you don’t like a queen, leave her alone and vote for who you like.
If you don’t like somebody else, shut your mouth.
This is not about you bringing you negative energy to our beautiful dolls…. Why is that a bad thing?
We’re so lucky, otherwise there’d be no platform for these incredible queens….
If I could speak all the languages I would fight to do every country!
Michelle Visage’s Drag Race Spain!
When they said they were doing it, I texted the producers like, “That’s perfect!
I’ve been learning Spanish in lockdown!”
And they said, “Your services will not be needed.”
