“RuPaul was like, ‘I want her in this space.

I came here to come to work!

I’m sitting behind a cubicle!'”

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Ts Madison

Ts Madison (far right) on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 13.VH1

“I understand and regret the hurt I have caused.

The trans community are heroes of our shared LGBTQ movement.

You are my teachers.”

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 Ts Madison

Ts Madison joined ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 13 for two episodes as a guest judge.VH1

Drag Racehas featured several trans contestants in its history, including notable cast membersPeppermintand Stacy Layne Matthews.

“The trans guys I saw [in media before this] weren’t me.

Too masculine, too straight…

When I realized that, it was game over,“Gottmik previously told EWof joining the show.

Listen to Madison’s full interview on theLGBTQ&Apodcast above.