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TORONTO (October 17, 2022) – After three wildly successful seasons of CANADA’S DRAG RACE, the queens of the North have proven they can “sleigh” in every way. Now, it’s time to give the world another Drag Race part-eh when nine, world-renowned drag artists, including four from CANADA’S DRAG RACE, compete in the all-new Crave Original series, CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, premiering Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. ET. The six-part series is available to Canadian audiences in English and French, with new episodes dropping Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.
On CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, queens from the international Drag Race family compete to become the Queen of the Mother-Pucking World. With Canada acting as host nation, this six-episode battle brings back fan favourites and top talent from around the world with a thirst for victory, for an elite competition.
Resident CANADA’S DRAG RACE judges Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor bring their judging expertise to CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, and are joined by guest judges and special guests soon to be announced throughout the season.
While Canada hosts the competition, in every episode of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, it’s each queen for herself. Queens’ talents are tested in maxi and mini challenges, and lip-sync battles, where one queen wins the chance to eliminate a fellow competitor, until a winner is crowned. Throughout this journey, the queens have the opportunity to share their personal struggles and successes, and showcase the importance of celebrating everyone’s Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent.
**Media Note: assets for CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD, including gallery images of each queen and judge, are available on The Lede HERE**
The queens of CANADA’S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD are:
Anita Wigl’it
Age: 32
Hometown: Auckland, N.Z.
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“I can’t wait to “Wigl’it” into the hearts and trousers of Canada!”
Icesis Couture
Age: 35
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
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“Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, wait until you see me balancing two crowns on my wig!”
Kendall Gender
Age: 31
Hometown: Victoria, B.C.
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“I was so close to snatching the crown on my season and now I’m here to reign. That Kendall reign won’t let up!”
Ra’Jah O’Hara
Age: 37
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
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“When in doubt, I always groove it out!”
Rita Baga
Age: 34
Hometown: Montreal, Que.
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“Rita Baga is the 5 F’s – fierce, French, famous, fun and fungus!”
Silky Nutmeg Ganache
Age: 32
Hometown: Moss Point, Miss.
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“Drag Queens have bridged that gap historically by being the worlds’ sister, auntie, cousin, mother, friend, therapist, fashion eye, confident, fundraiser, voice, reason, mediator, entertainer, and inspiration. Throughout history and still to this very day, the job has not gotten easier; however, I do feel that I can continue this legacy with the crown.”
Stephanie Prince
Age: 25
Hometown: Calgary, Alta.
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“In Season 2, they were jealous of my beauty. This season, they will be jealous of my beauty and looks, because she’s what?…Cor-rect!”
Vanity Milan
Age: 30
Hometown: London, U.K.
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“Black, proud and stunning! My drag journey has always been about inclusivity and empowerment for our communities. And that’s on what? Period!”
Victoria Scone
Age: 29
Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
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“In my original season, you only got the crumbs, but now you’ll get the whole buffet.”
