Since its debut in 2009 on Logo, the drag competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” hosted by RuPaul, has thrilled fans. The most recent episodes of the reality show are currently airing on MTV. Each season of the show, which features aspiring drag performers from all over the nation, is a delight in and of itself. Take into account the competition’s eleventh episode, which aired in 2019 on VH1, and shed light on some of our favourite participants. Don’t worry if you’re wondering where they are right now—we’ve got you covered!
We’ll start with Jovan Jordan Bridges, better known as Yvie Oddly, who won season 11 of the show. She openly discussed her diagnosis of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) while taking part in the show. The performer competed in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 7” and finished sixth overall. Oddly has been in a fulfilling partnership for more than four years and is currently taking part in the “Werq the World” tour. She will begin her “Strange Love Tour,” which will take her to some of the biggest cities throughout the world, on August 31, 2023.
Brock, runner-up in Season 11 Since she took part in the series, Edward Hayhoe, aka Brooke Lynn Hytes, has been shaking up the entertainment industry. She is currently one of the primary judges for “1 Queen 5 Queers” and “Canada’s Drag Race,” making history as the first full-time judge for the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” series. Before appearing on the VH1 show, the artist had participated in projects including ‘The Bitch Who Stole Christmas’ and won a number of pageant competitions.
A’keria C. Davenport, better known as Gregory D’Wayne, is a frequent pageant competitor who appeared in the sixth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” She has also been in several web series and can be seen in the “You Need to Calm Down” music video, which won the 2019 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year. Davenport is a drag business icon that has more than 312 thousand Instagram followers and is highly regarded.
The next participant is Silky Nutmeg Ganache, who placed eleventh in season six of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” After that, she competed in “Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World,” where she finished second. The artist has also appeared on “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue.” Ganache has released a few tracks throughout the years and is also active in the music industry.
Now let’s discuss about José Luis Cancel, also known as Miss Vanjie, Vanjie, or Vanessa Vanjie Mateo. She participated in the tenth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which is interesting, but she was eliminated after the first round. Since then, the performer has appeared in a variety of roles on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” “RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue,” and “Drag Me to Dinner.” Her additional accomplishments include anchoring “Vanjie: 24 Hours of Love” and being one of the All Star Shore finalists.
Andrew Robert Levitt, renowned for playing Nina West, was named Miss Congeniality for season 11. The artist has since participated in events including “RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race” and “Drag Me to Dinner.” However, considering the numerous singles and extended plays that West has released over her career, the music industry appears to be her primary emphasis. The actor from reality television is a cast member of “Hairspray,” a play that appears to be touring the country to amuse people.
Jesus Martinez Jr., also known as Shuga Cain, is a performer, musician, and actor. Cain is a prolific content creator with over 347 thousand Instagram followers, and her short-form films always keep her audience entirely interested. She keeps giving it her all when playing live and is friendly with well-known figures in the business. The artist enjoys spending time with her family and is close to them.
Plastique Tiara is a Vietnamese-American performer who is originally from Dallas, Texas. Given her 2 million Instagram followers, she has become quite the internet star. She was thrust into the spotlight due to her knowledge of the beauty and fashion industries, and she still thrives there. With connections to United Talent and Voss Events, Plastique is well known for working with numerous businesses and promoting them on social media.
Ra’Jah O’Hara, also known as Benni Miller, cemented her position as the queen of drag by taking first place in the inaugural season of “Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World.” She competed in season 6 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” as well, finishing as one of the runners-up. She just made a comeback as a Lip Sync Assassin in the ninth episode of the series. O’Hara has established herself as a key figure in the drag community and is recognised for her famous usage of the colour purple.
Our next drag performer is none other than Jacob James Grady, also known as Scarlet Envy, who has been in such projects as Hey, Queen!, “ICarly,” “The Weakest Link,” and season six of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” The musician has strong connections in the entertainment industry and is always willing to update her social media fans on her life. With more than 528 thousand Instagram followers, Scarlet undoubtedly has a sizable following base. Scarlet’s website also offers the opportunity to purchase official goods for those who want to support the performer.
Bryan Philip Neel, whose stage name is Ariel Versace, may be immediately recognisable to you given her involvement in season 11 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The enthusiastic drag performer has also made waves with her musical abilities, as evidenced by her solo recordings. Currently, she and Chastity St. Cartier/Ricardo Virgo are a happy couple and co-owners of Drag By Chariel, a company that specialises in gorgeous wigs.
Being the first openly Muslim performer to compete on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Mercedes Iman Diamond made history. She is a part of Haus of Diamond and has strong ties to her African heritage because she was raised in Kenya. Mercedes’ participation in different pageants and live events demonstrates her passion to the entertainment industry. She enjoys collaborating with others in the industry whenever feasible and is friendly with a number of drag performers.
We’ll then talk about Honey Davenport, also known as James Rodney Heath-Clark III. The musician has continued to dedicate herself to music and theatre after her time on reality television. She currently presents ‘Da Fuq’ on OUTtv and is a well-known DJ and vocalist. The musician is a passionate activist who uses her platform to bring attention to some of the most ignored problems.
Where is Kahanna Montrese Now?
Another season 11 standout who later participated in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is Kahanna Montrese, also known by the stage name Tyrone Hardiman. She appeared in the eighth season of the programme, which debuted in May 2023, but was eliminated after making it to the top 6. Kahanna, who is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has contributed to a number of musical endeavours and released one original song.
Where is Soju Now?
We are eager to discuss Tony Hyunsoo Ha, who played Soju in the VH1 programme. He was well-known for his YouTube reviews of the event before he entered the drag contest. Ha was accused of sexually abusing numerous people in the early years of 2021. In reaction to the accusations, he asserted that he had foreseen them as a result of several threats and extortion remarks, but he has not yet released an official statement regarding the matter. In March 2021, Ha announced his retirement from Drag, citing a desire to devote more time to mental health.
