Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
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"Even at the best of times, queer culture is vulnerable and you can't take anything for granted."
— Fenton Bailey , Executive
"The team at the BBC are amazing and so passionate about the show, this is not an easy thing for any of the people I interacted with, or something they wanted to do."
— Fenton Bailey , Executive
Key People
Co-creator of Drag Race and founder of World of Wonder.
Co-founder of World of Wonder and co-creator of the Drag Race franchise.
Famed drag queen and co-creator of the Drag Race franchise.
TV critic and author.
First winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019.
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The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
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