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Drag Race | |
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Genre | Reality competition |
Created by | RuPaul Charles |
Country of origin | United States |
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Network | VH1 |
Release | 2 February 2009 present | –
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RuPaul's Drag U (2010–12) |
Drag Race is a television competition franchise created by American drag queen RuPaul Charles and the production company World of Wonder. It originated in the United States, where it was devised as a replacement for Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007–2009), and has been adapted in various countries. The show's aim to find the next "Drag Superstar", which the winner should occupy the traits of "charisma", "uniqueness", "nerve" and "talent". RuPaul has stated that the show looks for an entertainer who can stand out from the rest.[1] Drag Race is credited for making drag "mainstream".[2]
Drag Race around the world
[edit]There have been a total of 20 winners of Drag Race worldwide.
Franchise currently airing
Franchise not currently airing, but slated to return in the future
Ended franchise
Franchise whose status is unknown
: Franchise with an upcoming season
References
[edit]- ^ Hughes, Scarlett (May 16, 2019). ""RuPaul's Drag Race"!". Radio Times. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
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