Betsy Johnson tells behind the scenes secrets from RuPaul’s Drag Race
Betsy Johnson I didn’t hesitate to sissy walking to the judges’ table. Rupaul’s drag racing.
On Friday, February 28th, on an episode of the MTV reality show, the fashion designer served as guest judge after the contestants were asked to create original outfits inspired by her.
“Well, I can’t say I’m dead, but how blessings and thank you,” Johnson, 82, said exclusively. US every week The moment she first learned about tasks. “I said, ‘Are you alright?’ Through the show, I said, ‘Can you stop saying my name?’ This is surprisingly, unexpectedly, oddly wonderful. I am very fortunate. ”
Johnson has been a longtime supporter RuPaulThe iconic reality show offeaturing a group of talented drag queens hoping to win the title of America’s next drug superstar.
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Johnson appeared before guests judged in Season 17 Rupaul’s Drag Race All Star Support for Rupaul’s Dragcon.
“I love drag queens. I really should have been myself. Johnson joked. We. “It’s always a very happy time. A show I love. I’ve never tapered happy shows all day. Michelle [Visage] and RuPaul. They like me, I love them. It’s a really good mix. ”
Sadly, Johnson and the judges had to send contestants home on Friday’s episode. According to the designers, it is the “worst part” of the job.
“I’m terrible with that. I don’t want to disappoint anyone,” she said. “You know you have to choose someone to say ‘Goodbye’, and that becomes clear. It’s easy because you want to be fair to everyone else and you need to edit it. However, there is no doubt that people are not compatible with gigs. That’s what we’re going to say. ”
Johnson is a longtime advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to having a transgender model on the runway since the ’70s, she has consistently partnered with charities to raise funds and awareness about the causes of LGBTQIA+.
I have it Rupaul’s drag racing It’s something Johnson firmly believes in continuing to air on television.
“I think it’s very important to embrace everyone on the planet,” she said. “Press at full speed and keep bouncing.”
Although Johnson isn’t ready to spill tea about who has won a big victory in the current season Rupaul’s drag racingshe is happy to share what she thinks would be a great contestant.
First of all, you need to have positive energy and talent.
“They have to be basically really f-good,” she joked. “Usually, I hope that the winners are technically, logically, visually, clearly the most talented. I always think the show is very fair in terms of the winner. It’s pure. If there’s an atmosphere, if you get talent, if you get it, then you get it. There’s no politics. It’s the nicest, sweet, friendly time.”
Rupaul’s drag racing It will air on MTV Fridays at 8pm ET.
