“F-ck my drag, right?”, saidKennedy Davenportin a confessional during Season 7 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race. Now that iconic quote has fully manifested itself. The Season 7 and All Stars 3 star has recently claimed that she was “dropped” from the All-Stars 9 lineup before being cast onCanada’s Drag Race: Canada Vs The WorldSeason 2 at theRoscoe’s Tavernevent, where drag queensBatty DavisandKara Mel D’Villehosted the episode 9 of All-Stars 9 viewing party, as Season 8 and All Stars 8 queenNaysha Lopezwas absent. Season 16 starPlasmawas also in attendance as Davenport claimed that she was an alternate in the All Stars 9 lineup ofthe reality series,alongside fan favorites and starsGottmik,Angeria Paris VanMichaels,Roxxxy Andrews,Shannel,Jorgeous,Vanessa “Vanjie” Matteo,Plastique Tiara, andNina West.Only eight queens returned for the race for charity season, so maybe there could have been room for the legend most known for her electrifying lip-syncs and hilarious Season 7 snatch game.
At the event, the queens were discussing Vanjie and how entertaining she was on All Stars 9. Davis asked Davenport if she worked with Vanjie in theRuPaul’s Drag Race Live!set in Las Vegas, which she denies. But she did have a “fun fact”. “I was an alternate for this,” she said, pointing at the screen which showed the All Stars 9 episodes.
“For this season right here?”, Plasma responded, to which Davenport replied, “I was”. Davenport explained that she was on standby in case a contestant gave up her place on the all-stars season, which is standard across all reality TV shows.
The ‘RPDR’ Star Will Appear on ‘Canada vs. The World’ Season 2
Despite being dropped from the All-Stars 9 casting, Davenport was in high spirits at the event.She did not hold anything against the producers of the showandenjoyed the season like everyone else. At the event, she said that she was rooting for Andrews and also was perplexed at the horror-themed rusical challenge (where Season 1 legend Shannelfinally won a badge!)
Davenport, like a lot of legendary RuGirls, is too good to be an alternate.Davenport came fourthand just missed the finale on Season 7 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race. She then went on to compete in All Stars 3 where she was the runner-up, losing the crown to fellow Season 7 starTrixie Mattel.
Now Davenport is back in the race and is determined to get the crown. The cast ofCanada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The Worldwas released a few weeks ago, and the cast features some familiar faces.Eureka(Season 9 and All Stars 6) andAlexis Matteo(Season 3, All Stars 1, and All Stars 5) returned alongside their fellow American queen Davenport to compete in theBrooke Lynn Hyteshosted drag race competition.
UK queensLe Fil(Season 4), andCheryl(Season 1 andUK vs. The WorldSeason 1) will also compete.Kahena(Drag Race FranceSeason 1) have also returned to compete for the crown, against Canadian queensTynomi Banks(Canada’s Drag RaceSeason 1),Miss Fiercalicious(Canada’s Drag RaceSeason 3), andLemon(Canada’s Drag RaceSeason 1 andUK vs The WorldSeason 1).
Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The Worldwill premiere on July 19 on Wow Presents Plus.RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Starsis Available to Stream on Paramount Plus.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars
In a fierce competition, past contestants from a renowned drag queen reality show return to the runway for another chance at glory and the coveted title. Each episode showcases their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent through a series of challenges designed to test their fashion, performance, and impersonation skills, all under the watchful eyes of celebrity guest judges.
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