Returning to LOGO in February 2010, RuPaul's Drag Race promises the perfect blend of bitchery and glam. Sequins and feathers will be our ticket out of the winter doldrums, kittens. Since pre-judging is a tradition here at T Lo, let's all look at pictures and bios and paint wildly inaccurate assessments of the contestants, shall we? Okay!
Jessica Wild28, San Juan, Puerto Rico - This spitfire with a heart of gold was cast after trouncing her competition in RuPaulCasting.com's online contest. A self-professed daydreamer, Jessica yearns to be a drag singer like her idol, RuPaul. But will her language skills impede her path to becoming America's Next Drag Superstar?
Jujubee25, Boston MA - A dynamo and a delight, Jujubee is everyone's best friend. But don't you dare get it twisted; this Laotian Beantown queen will read you to filth if you cross her. A jack of all that is drag, Jujubee is a shoo-in to win the title yet, she struggles to stand out from the pack. Will she figure out a way to make the judges notice her?
Morgan McMichaels28, Mira Loma, CA - Brash, confident and outspoken, this Scottish lass thinks, correction, knows she's America's Next Drag Superstar. And she's got the experience to back up her conviction: Morgan's a member of "The Dream Girls Review", the longest running drag show in Southern California. But will Miss McMichaels live up to the hype?
Mystique Summers Madison25, Bedford, TX - This self-proclaimed "gown bitch" wants you to know that big girls can do everything skinny girls can -- and better. A buxom beauty, Mystique is proud to rep for full-figured queens everywhere and intends to nab the top prize no matter what it takes. That is, if she doesn't get in her own way first.
Nicole Paige Brooks36, Atlanta, GA - Don't take it personal but this southern belle isn't interested in making friends. She's got one goal only: to stomp out the competition. And with fourteen years of drag experience under her thirty-inch belt, this mouthy queen just might pull it off.
Pandora Boxx37, Rochester, NY - The oldest queen in the competition, Pandora's humor and charm makes her this season's funny girl and a real contender for the top prize. But it's gonna take a lot more than comic chops for Miss Boxx to knockout her more glamorous rivals.
Raven30, Riverside, CA - Striking, edgy and foul-mouthed, Raven will always tell you like it is and too bad if you don't like it. If she doesn't show the judges the softer side of Raven, however, she's going to have a tough time winning the competition.
Sahara Davenport29, New York, NY - Trained in Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance, this Harlem princess is determined to prance her way to the finish line. But will Her Regal-ness be able to let loose and prove there's more to her than the perfect pirouette?
Shangela Laquifa Wadley28, Studio City, CA - This baby queen has only been doing drag for four months but you'd be a fool to underestimate her. With her eyes on the prize, Shangela is determined to show that experience is just a ten-letter word.
Sonique26, Atlanta, GA - Born and raised in a tiny Bible belt town, Sonique's a good 'ole Southern gal. But don't let her small town pedigree fool you, this former gymnast and stunning beauty has a few tricks up her tuck and she's not afraid to use them.
Tatianna21, Falls Church, VA - This queen is serving up fish and "it ain't trout". Tatianna's undeniable beauty and killer bod are intimidating the hell out of her competition. But will her age and lack of experience hold her back from the prize she so desperately wants?
Tyra Sanchez21, Orlando, FL - Tyra swears she's "America's Sweetheart" but you better watch your back 'cuz Miss Thing's objective is clear: obliterate and annihilate. This crafty queen knows how to work a runway and her competitors' nerves, and she'll stop at nothing to win.
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[Photos, video and bios: RuPaul's Drag Race]
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12/13/09, 11:34 AM
Looks like Jujubee, Morgan McMichaels, and Mystique Summer Madison are mixed up. But I can't wait!!!
12/13/09, 11:35 AM
I was hoping Hedda would get in! Disappointed!
12/13/09, 11:39 AM
YIPPPPPEEEEE! Alright, I'm hoping the first contestant is as nice as she's written up, because I'm planning on rooting for her BUT gosh, many of these gals are stunning and with all the dance and gymnastic experience I think we're going to see some great performances! ~Gary
p.s. I ca't be the first to comment? Is everyone at the mall?
12/13/09, 11:41 AM
Pandora Boxx looks soooooooo much like Hedda Lettuce to me.
L.I. REPRESENT!!!!
12/13/09, 11:43 AM
Too bad...I liked the name Jujubee on the first woman it was stuck to...
Gotta LOVE this show. But I hope they replace Santino as a judge. Guy gets on my NERVES.
I'd like to see Wesley Snipes as a judge.
12/13/09, 11:49 AM
Laquifa??
--GothamTomato
12/13/09, 11:55 AM
Oh Boy!
Jessica Wild and Morgan McMichaels are giving off a strong Norma Desmond vibe that I love.
Nicole Page Brooks has the most "realness" .
And Pandora Boxx has the best drag name evah!
12/13/09, 12:00 PM
OMG! Henry Rollins is a judge. I might faint right now.
Nicole Paige Brooks looks like Kathy Griffin.
12/13/09, 12:01 PM
It sure looks like an entertaining cast! Let the games begin! LOL
12/13/09, 12:01 PM
I LOVE Nicole Paige Brooks... Shes the best! Can't wait to see you at Le buzz on Saturday
12/13/09, 12:02 PM
Never watched this show, but with Tatianna (my mother's name) competing, I may have to tune in!
12/13/09, 12:02 PM
Jessica looks like my Aunt Shirley, Pandora looks like that Atlanta Housewife, Jujubee is making me think Tila Tequila (but Klassier), and Morgan is morphing a famous picture of an old actress, but I can't off-hand think of which one.
And in that clip, did I spot those legendary drag queens Debbie Reynolds, Cloris Leachman & Kathy Griffin on that judging panel?
This looks like fun, though part of me wishes that instead of competing in a pageant, they'd give these girls capes and guns and send them to the Jersey Shore to storm the boardwalk in Seaside Heights & straighten up those 'guidos & guidettes' in MTV's house of horrors.
Now THAT is something I'd pay money to see.
--GothamTomato
12/13/09, 12:04 PM
Morgan Michaels, Paradora Boxx and Nicole Paige Brooks get my votes.
12/13/09, 12:15 PM
I personally love Pandora Boxx, so I may be biased during this competition.
12/13/09, 12:25 PM
THANK YOU so much for letting me know that this was coming back! I loved the first season. You really made my morning.
12/13/09, 12:29 PM
Love them! Shangela Laquifa Wadley rocks!
12/13/09, 12:39 PM
oh my god! Pandora is from where I live! That's pretty cool, i'm rooting for her!
12/13/09, 1:04 PM
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
12/13/09, 1:14 PM
Woohoo! I can't wait! I love me some queens!
12/13/09, 1:36 PM
GT SAID:"Morgan is morphing a famous picture of an old actress, but I can't off-hand think of which one."
Do you mean Madonna? haha
At first I thought you were trying to place who she looked like and I thought, Tippi Hendron!
12/13/09, 1:40 PM
Oh, and (to me) Jujubee looks like Eartha Kitt and Mystique is Starr Jones (Sorry Mystique).
12/13/09, 1:49 PM
im sure its gonna be a blast, but i have to say, none of these ladies seem to be as unique and weird as last seasons ongina, nina flowers, or tammy brown, or acid betty from PR. im a little underwhelmed.
12/13/09, 2:20 PM
I saw Jujubee perform at the drag night at the bar at my College (WELLESLEY WHAT UP!) and she has the most expressive face. She's like a doll!
12/13/09, 2:20 PM
Don't know how or why drag queens pick their names, but Miss Shangela Laquifa Wadley is a mouthful, and maybe she is, lol, but I think she might want to rethink that name into something easier to remember, and that rolls off the tongue better. OH, everything I say is naughty.......
12/13/09, 2:45 PM
I like Jujubee!
Pandora looks like Hedda Lettuce! I wonder if she'll be as cool.
12/13/09, 3:01 PM
Thank you boys! This is exactly what I need to distract me from studying for finals. Well, that and the boot camp post...
12/13/09, 3:11 PM
Pandora Boxx performed at my college, and she was brilliant! I can't wait to she how she does.
12/13/09, 3:50 PM
I went to high school with Acid Betty, I would LOVE to see her on Drag Race.
12/13/09, 4:33 PM
I'm in for Henry
12/13/09, 4:33 PM
Do not like Jujubee's makeup.
12/13/09, 4:59 PM
Oh, happy day!
This is the best show ever.
My money's on Jujubee.
12/13/09, 5:11 PM
I didn't hear about last season until it was almost over! Definitely watching the whole season this time!
12/13/09, 5:28 PM
Sahara Davenport looks just like Shiree on "Real Housewives of Atlanta"!
12/13/09, 5:52 PM
Life is complete now that Drag Race is coming back with a guest Henry Rollins spot.
I checked out the website vids and those are some seriously flattering stills for some of the ladies.
Who will be this season's Akaisha (sp?) Can't wait!!!
12/13/09, 6:30 PM
I've checked out some of the videos as well and yes-siree-ma'am, the pics are so much more flattering than the contestants for sure. I can't wait for season two to begin. My pre-season eye is on Jujubee --- cute 'n spunky, but a little bit scary, too.
- edina -
12/13/09, 6:40 PM
Hopefully, this season will be better than last.
12/13/09, 8:44 PM
Call me a rube, but I don't get the whole point of the drag queen contest. Is is supposed to be the one who looks/acts the most like a woman? Or just the one who's the most fabulous, whether she carries off the "woman" illusion the best or not?
What are the judging criteria, exactly? I remember the pose-off last year, but I dont' remember how they chose the winner except who got the loudest audience reaction or something.
12/13/09, 9:14 PM
Yeah, I saw Hedda wasn't in a while ago. I think I noted it on the Facebook page. Bummer, she would've been a blast.
12/13/09, 9:22 PM
So yeah, personally i want to see some of those girls when they aren't in drag, especially the gymnast. ;D
12/13/09, 10:07 PM
ZOMFG!!!! Best show ever.
12/13/09, 10:26 PM
I remember seeing Jujubee a few years back at Umass and at several performances in Northampton and she was fantastic. Haven't seen her in a year or so. Good to see her in the spotlight now!
12/13/09, 10:26 PM
Well, of course I have to vote for the Boston girl, so go Jujubee!
12/13/09, 10:51 PM
Oh my gosh! I saw Pandora Boxx perform when I was in college in Rochester. Craziness, and now i have someone to root for, for sure.
12/13/09, 10:58 PM
I, for one, am THRILLED that Hedda Lettuce is not going to be on the Drag Race. Yay.
12/13/09, 11:35 PM
You and me both, Tamarama.
12/14/09, 12:58 AM
How frickin' fabulous that RuPaul is back!!!! I'm in the Disappointed-Hedda-Lettuce-won't-be-competing club. Hopefully Ru will bring back a few of the girls from season 1 to judge and/or mentor the contestants!!!
12/14/09, 1:24 AM
Since my roommate loves drag queens, maybe I'll be able to convince him to get cable by February. Fingers crossed!
12/14/09, 2:30 AM
GothamTomato and Audra1976 *nailed* it on the ATL Housewife comparisons!
12/14/09, 3:02 AM
Gary
12/13/09 1:36 PM
GT SAID:"Morgan is morphing a famous picture of an old actress, but I can't off-hand think of which one."
Do you mean Madonna? haha
At first I thought you were trying to place who she looked like and I thought, Tippi Hendron!
I thought Joey Heatherton!
http://www.buysertamattressnow.com/index.php?pg=videopage&v=O5lZoz0ouoA&feature=youtube_gdata
12/14/09, 9:47 AM
Pandora Boxx definitelly has my vote. I've seen her perform and I've seen her do drag :P
She is the only one who's got this figured out. It's all about having fun when you're on stage, and she is definitelly fun to watch and she is hillarious!
Go Pandora!
12/14/09, 9:52 AM
GT: Morgan reminds me of Catherine O'Hara's character Lola ""I love you, I want to bear your children" Heatherton
http://sctv.org/characters/lola/index.html
I'm so looking forward to this!
Velvetbeet
12/14/09, 9:55 AM
My first throught is how much they all look like "The Real Housewives" of here or there.
12/14/09, 10:10 AM
Annon 3:02 (Don't you sleep sweetie?) says Morgan looks like Joey Hetherton! Bulls-Eye!
I just saw The Pageant -- the documentary about the Miss Gay America drag contest and I was hoping some of those characters would appear in Ru's S2. If you guys haven't seen it, it's a Netflix instant watch so you can watch it at ... (ahem) lunch.
12/14/09, 10:35 AM
Alexis
12/13/09 11:41 AM Pandora Boxx looks soooooooo much like Hedda Lettuce to me.
L.I. REPRESENT!!!!
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I think Rhonda nailed it.
Pandora = Kim Zolciak
Saharh = Sheree
Tatiana = Teresa (Flippin' Tables) Giudice
12/14/09, 10:37 AM
Well, that cinches it. I don't like the lip implants in real women or in wannabe women. Some of these gals look like they spent the summer kissing hornets.
Their lips look like they were inflated past the manufacturer's recommended PSI.
12/14/09, 11:26 AM
Sahara Davenport is channeling Leona Lewis
12/14/09, 11:49 AM
SQUEE!!!
Can NOT wait.
I already dislike Raven.
=)
12/14/09, 12:00 PM
Jujubee looks like a sweetie, but I wonder if "Will she figure out a way to make the judges notice her?" in her bio is a foreshadowing that she's going to do something crazy that gets her eliminated?
Here's hoping Mystique sticks around longer than the sorely-missed Porkchop did!
Despite the differences in age and experience, I'm getting a bit of a "Rebecca Glasscock" vibe off of Nicole Paige Brooks. "Don't take it personal but this southern belle isn't interested in making friends"? Bitchpleeze.
"a few tricks up her tuck? LOL!
Looks like a fun season!
12/14/09, 12:54 PM
Oh and BTW, when I first saw Tyra's picture, all I could think of was Chris Tucker in The Fifth Element
12/14/09, 1:06 PM
Some of these girls look like they wandered over from a "Housewives" set.
Just sayin'.
12/14/09, 3:31 PM
Clearly, I should read some of the other comments before posting....
Oops!
12/14/09, 3:45 PM
omg - i NEED this show NOW!
12/14/09, 4:29 PM
PANDORA BOXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I freaking LOVE her! She's amazing to see live!
Gotta vote my Rochester girl!!!!
Go Pandora!
12/14/09, 6:13 PM
Pandora Boxx has been doing the show at my alma matter for years. She is fabulous! Humor, beauty, and glamour rolled into one. Not to mention she can impersonate Britney and Dolly like no-one's business. She's got this contest in the bag!
12/14/09, 8:52 PM
CAN'T WAIT, BITCHES!!
12/15/09, 8:42 AM
Everyone who's ever been to Club Luckys definitely will be rooting for Morgan. Girl can WERK it!
12/15/09, 11:35 AM
YES! Sahara Davenport!!! She's been part of drag shows at my school before!!
12/15/09, 6:58 PM
I think Raven would cut a bitch, just because.
12/15/09, 7:42 PM
is anyone else a bit bummed that they all look the same? i really enjoyed last season's mixing it up with the glamor girls and the androgynous drag queens. at first glance there doesn't appear to be any 'characters' this time.
12/15/09, 7:42 PM
is anyone else a bit bummed that they all look the same? i really enjoyed last season's mixing it up with the glamor girls and the androgynous drag queens. at first glance there doesn't appear to be any 'characters' this time.
12/15/09, 9:46 PM
I hadn't season one, so I've been watching it.
Pandora Boxx, Sahara Davenport and Raven all show up as people who didn't make the cast for that season (ep 7).
12/15/09, 9:48 PM
And Nicole Paige Brooks.
12/16/09, 1:54 PM
Pandora Boxx, simply because she's from my hometown of Rochester, NY!
To top it off, she performed (probably still does) at Muthers, where I met my husband. See, kids, you *can* find true love in a club.
12/18/09, 7:57 AM
Ru goes rogue ..
http://www.advocate.com/article.aspx?id=104361&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AdvocatecomDailyNews+%28Advocate.com+Daily+News%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
12/18/09, 1:21 PM
I just finished watching season 1 on LOGO. I LOVE this show! Can't wait for the new season.
12/19/09, 8:06 PM
How has no one yet commented on Sonique? I think she's going to be a silent killer. Just look at her...she looks like she just finished her contract with the Navy SEALS. Damn.
1/6/10, 5:15 PM
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
1/24/10, 6:18 PM
nicole page brooks is a skank
2/2/10, 2:17 PM
As a big boy myself I would not have cried foul play had Mystique been sent home! She could of padded that dummy for her outfit! She had two damn days of sewing! Bitch just wanted to complain so she could get sympathy votes from everyone! I’m sorry she’s not represting the big girls at all! I would not let her be the Big Drag Queen’s Spokesgirl! F*** that sh*t!
Shangela should have stayed over Sahara and they both should have stayed over Mystique!
Kathy Griffin was HILARIOUS!!!
Oh and my fav in UnTucked was “Bitch I’m from Chicago!” Sorry Mystique but this bitch here is from Chicago and you ain’t nothing!
2/3/10, 7:24 PM
My favorites are Tatiana, Raven and Sonique.
Tatiana is absolutely Breathtaking. She has that feminine beauty and to me look more like a girl than any of the others.
Raven is one word: FIERCE! This girl is Gorgeous. Very edgy and straight forward in your face.
Sonique seems very quiet but will be the one to turn it out so the girls better watch out. Btw, she is stunning.
btw, Wesley Snipes as a Judge would be great since he was Noxima in the Drag Anthem movie "Tu Wong Fu- Thanks For Everything"
2/24/10, 8:08 AM
I love Tatiana! Girl definately stands up for the little man even if she does not like them. In my drag world she is a real lady and has more strength in her character. As far as morgan goes, she really needs to stop being an arrogant and nasty pain in the ass! For some reason todays queens seem to think it is about attitude. They have failed to realize the art of it - Morgan my dear hang up the wig. Besides it looks like your lips got stuck sucking on a window! Oh and by the way, big lips? Soa thing of the past!
2/27/10, 8:40 PM
only a few episodes in and season 1 was waaaayyy better. wheres the outrageousness of drag...these girls,although a few i like,all give you similar fish looks.and quite honestly they seem to be trying to hard to be catty..its amusing at times but gets real rotted afterawhile...especially since none of them have room to talk! raven is a bitter self indulgent cunt and from the inland empire..says it all really
3/4/10, 9:29 AM
I LOVE TITIANNA, I think she is so beautiful!!
Going in order from logotv.com list of girls
Jessica Wild: Has improved her drag since espisode 1 and we are only up to 4. I think she looks great when she not in the original long black hair. And I Love that she's from puerto rico.
Jujubee : She's spectacular.I love the way she makes her body shape and how good she looks. She is def one of my favorites on the show.
Morgan McMicheals: As a competetor she is def bringing the heat, she's cute except I'm not into the dramatic lip liner but for some reason it doesn't bother me that much on her. Her style is def cute though.
Mystique Summers Madison: She was def that "grown bitch." I thought she was a great addtion to the cast and finally they have a beautiful big girl showing themselves off. And I am like 85 % on her side on why she did not want to dress in hill side "country." She brought alot of haters and I loved the drama.
Nicole Paige Brooks: She had the small skinny both for a women on run way but for some reason, I just couldnt stand her. I don't know what it was but I couldn't. Yet, I can't deni she was cute.
Pandora Boxx : She is a great actress/jokester. She has her on way and style. I don't like her runway, I feel that she can do her dress outfit up for runway much better, because she does have the body do wear something sexy and I believe she should come out her shell and show her body. But besides her runway everything else is GREAT!! She's one of my fav's too!
Raven: I love her tattoo's and how fierce she is. She is also beautiful in drag, def. and amazing look on her! hopefully she's not in the bottom too anymore even though she does a great lip sing and dance. She's on the list of favorites too.
Sahara Davenport : She's pretty in her own way, I just am not feeling her for some reason. I jus feel like everyday she has a different type fo personality. But on the other hand she is bigg competetion.
Shangela : She was okay, I didn't like that she didn't tuck completely. I don't believe she shoulda went home so early but Mystique did do better than her.
Sonique: She was beautiful, but her attitude was not, she always had things to say but on the other hand what women doesn't. Sad to see her go because she was very good.
Titianna: I think she's incredible, so beautiful, sweet sweet voice, amazing soft personality with a fierceness in her. And her outfits are not 20$ "hoochie" because she looks sexy as hell in them and still has an innocent look to her.
Tyra Sanchez : I didn't like her a first, but now I am starting to like her a little bit more now that she's showed more respect toward the other girls. Tyra is beautiful, but sometimes her hair doesnt fit the outfit right, and I don't like that her voice is so low. Yet on the other hand exspectable. She is compitetion to watch out for!!
ANYWAYS: THE COMPETITION IS GETTING HOTTER AND THE GIRLS ARE LOOKING FABULOUS! I CAN'T WAIT TILL THE NEXT EPISODE. I BELIEVE ALL THESE WOMEN ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST FOR BEING THEMSELVES AND NOT BEING AFRIAD AND DOING WHAT MAKES THEM HAPPY, GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THEM !
3/15/10, 8:42 PM
Tatianna has to win!
3/15/10, 11:38 PM
i love this show. i love these girls! after every episode my opinion on who i want to win changes. i actually don't want to see any of them go and i wish the season would last forever! Right now i love tatianna. shes young and fresh, sweet but bold, and absolutly beautiful.jujubee is my next favorite then raven.they are all so awesome. YOU GO GIRLS
3/17/10, 9:09 AM
Jujubee has to win. She is fabulous and has her shit together. The girl has got class.
4/6/10, 11:28 PM
I'm 100 percent hetero man - at least I thought I was! I would do Tatiana, in drag or out, without a second thought. s/he is a hot little number.
12/9/10, 5:24 PM
fabulous show.... love Pandora Boxx, Raven and Sonique.
best wishes from Austria Europe ;)
3/15/11, 12:04 AM
By god, do not know how love tatiana is the best woman I've ever seen in my damn life, tatiana if you read this let me tell you you're the most beautiful I've seen, the most perfect and wonderful, and if someone reads tell this q I love it.
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