Why Some Fans Think This ‘Untucked’ Could Be Better Than the Actual Season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
The road to Americaās Next Drag Superstar isnāt a straight one. Aside from the main challenges, the runway looks, and the lip-sync performances, the queens head backstage to share their feelings on RuPaulās Drag Race: Untucked. Hereās why some fans think this next season of Untucked could hold more drama than RuPaulās Emmy award-winning television series.
This article contains minor spoilers from the first episode of RuPaulās Drag Race. Read at your own risk.
āRuPaulās Drag Raceā has its own spin-off series, āRuPaulās Drag Race: Untuckedā
Girl, if youāre not watching Untucked, youāre only getting half of the story. This series tells fans what happens behind the scenes of the competition, and, it comes with a few iconic moments. From Laganja Estranjaās āI feel very attackedā to Ajaās Linda Evangelista monologue, Untucked became just as popular as RuPaulās Drag Race itself.
āI would say theĀ UntuckedĀ with Raven being like āOut of all the girls, they choose Mimi Imfurst?ā Thatās one of my favorites,ā Dahila Sin said during an interview with Billboard, regarding her favorite RuPaulās Drag Race moment. āOh, and Tammie Brown sitting there saying āTeleport us to Mars!ā That wholeĀ UntuckedĀ moment is incredible.ā
In the past, this spin-off premiered on YouTube after the official episode of RuPaulās series. For other seasons, it premiered on the television network, Logo. Now, with its success and popularity, Untucked permanently made the switch to VH1, premiering alongside the corresponding episode of Drag Race.
The celebrity guest judges often come backstage during āUntuckedā
Sure, you can see the celebrity guests alongside RuPaul on the judgeās panel. Sometimes, the celebrities head backstage to interact with the contestants directly. That includes Nicki Minaj, who appeared at the premiere of season 12.
There was even a bit a drama, stirred up between Heidi N Closet and Miss Nicki Minaj herself. When Nicki Minaj asked if the contestants had any questions, the drag queen wasnāt shy in asking about her critiques. Specifically, Heidi asked why Nicki Minaj says she hated her face. Of course, fans on social media went crazy.
With season 12 holding so many iconic judges, (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Daisy Ridley, Robyn, and Chaka Khan just to name a few,) viewers canāt wait to see how theyāll interact with these drag queens.
Fans responded to the first episode of āRuPaulās Drag Race: Untuckedā
Thereās no knowing what the future of RuPaulās Drag Race or Untucked will bring. However, some fans took to social media after the first episode of season 12, sharing their love for some moments during RuPaulās spin-off series.
ā#DragRace so glad weāre getting the Untucked this season, this is where you really get to know the Queens. So, see you in the afterparty,ā one Twitter user wrote.
āUntucked is making me cry. Heidi talking about building walls up so when people leave it doesnāt hurt. That hit: DIFFERENT,ā another Twitter user said.
New episodes of RuPaulās Drag Race premiere Friday nights on VH1. Until then, fans can watch some episodes of RuPaulās Drag Race: Untucked from season 9 on World of Wonderās YouTube Channel.