Drag queen RuPaul takes reality shows to the next level
Logo has announced a new reality show titled "RuPaul's Drag Race." Everyone's favorite diva will serve as host, mentor and judge a la Tyra Banks on America's Next Top Model. "Tell Tyra that the Queen has returned, and while you're at it have Heidi clear the runway," says RuPaul. "I'm going to pump some 'realness' into reality. To be a winner on this show the contestants need to be a fashion designer, an American Idol, and a Top Model all rolled up into one. And they definitely have to be smarter than a fifth grader."
On the one-hour episodes, each contestant with the help of one stylist or friend will compete to become America's next superstar drag queen. Online voters will help select one cast member on RuPaulsDragRace.com. "RuPaul's history-making turn as a groundbreaking glamour sensation opened the door for a new generation of drag superstars," said Brian Graden, president of MTV Networks Music Group Entertainment and Logo. "We hope to find the next one."
We think we can already guess the tagline for the show: "Girl, you better WORK!" [Perez][Hollywood Reporter]
