Drag Race (franchise)
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| Drag Race | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | RuPaul Charles |
| Production | |
| Production company | World of Wonder |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2 February 2009 – present |
Drag Race is a television competition franchise created by American drag queen RuPaul 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
There have been a total of 23 winners of Drag Race worldwide.
- Currently airing franchise
- Franchise with an upcoming season
- Franchise in development
- Unknown status
- Cancelled during development
- Franchise no longer in production
References
- ^ Hughes, Scarlett (May 16, 2019). ""RuPaul's Drag Race"!". Radio Times. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
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