Although the most recent episodes of the renowned drag competition programme “RuPaul’s Drag Race” have broadcast on MTV, it first debuted in 2009. The reality show, which is hosted by RuPaul, is well-known for presenting some of the most brilliant performers in the industry who are constantly willing to demonstrate their abilities to the public. The ninth season of the programme, which debuted in 2017 on VH1, gave 14 contestants the chance to try their luck at winning, and many of them made excellent use of the chance to build sizable fan bases. We’ve got you covered if you’re wondering where your favourite characters from season 9 are right now.
Where is Sasha Velour Now?
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Alexander Steinberg, aka Sasha Velour, from Brooklyn, New York, was the winner of this season of the drag competition. Sasha has been making waves in the theatre and literary worlds since their reality TV début. They debuted their solo-theatre production of “Smoke & Mirrors” in January 2019, and since then, it has garnered widespread acclaim.
Sasha published their first book, “The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag,” on April 4, 2023. The book discusses the origins of drag culture and what it means in the modern world. They have been dating Johnny Velour for about ten years, and we wish them nothing but the best in the years to come.
Where is Peppermint Now?
Runner-up The character Miss Peppermint, who was mostly referred to by her last name in the programme, has made a reputation for herself in the entertainment industry. Prior to hosting “Translation” in 2020, she made minor appearances in the films “Hey Qween,” “I Am Jazz,” and “Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts.” The artist has additionally appeared in numerous web series, music videos, and theatrical plays over the years. She was the first openly transgender person to create a lead part on Broadway with her performance as Pythio in “Head Over Heels.”
Where is Shea Couleé Now?
Now let’s talk about Jaren Kyei Merrell, a.k.a. Shea Couleé, who took first place in the fifth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and returned to the show for its seventh season. As the host of the Sony podcast “It’s Giving Fashion,” she is also. It was revealed that the drag performer will appear in the MCU’s “Ironheart” in 2022. Shea has collaborated on numerous musical endeavours over the years and has also produced a number of singles under her own name. It goes without saying that the reality TV star is succeeding in her career as a performer, actor, musician, and content provider.
Where is Trinity Taylor Now?
The next competitor is Ryan A. Taylor, a.k.a. Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor, who also chose to reenter the franchise through “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and ultimately won season 4 of the aforementioned programme alongside Monét X Change. She competed in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” season 7 and finished third, just like Shea. You may have seen the star in previous noteworthy ventures like “Drag Me to Dinner” and “Love for the Arts,” where she hosted the latter.
Where is Alexis Michelle Now?
As the makeup and body image guru on TLC’s “Dragnificent!,” Alexander Michaels, also known as Alexis Michelle, has emerged as a key player. Additionally, they returned to take part in season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” which as of this writing has not yet concluded but Alexis has surely delivered an amazing performance considering their assured place in the top 5. The musician is currently associated with Broadway Records and has contributed to numerous musical endeavours over the years.
Where is Nina Bo’nina Brown Now?
Nina Bo’nina Brown, also known as Pierre Leverne Dease, takes sixth place in the ninth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” The star has been a part of numerous web series throughout the years and had an appearance in one episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Nina is a prolific content creator not only on Instagram but also on Twitch and YouTube. The reality TV personality had some backlash in 2021 as a result of comments she made regarding Gottmik that many took to be transphobic, however Nina refuted the claims.
Where is Valentina Now?
James Andrew Leyva, aka Valentina, a fan favourite, made the decision to compete in the fourth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and finished in seventh place. It is no surprise that she was selected as one of the hosts of “Drag Race Mexico” given her outstanding efforts in the drag community and the Mexican entertainment sector. She also appeared in “La Casa de las Flores” and participated in “Drag Race Espaa” seasons 1 and 3. In addition to being associated with Zodiac Entertainment, Valentina proudly represents The Trevor Project Mexico and Gobierno de Jalisco.
Where is Farrah Moan Now?
Cameron Clayton, who is better known as Farrah Moan, continued to compete in season 4 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and finished ninth overall. Farrah, who is based in Los Angeles, California, is extremely active in the entertainment sector and has made several appearances throughout the years. With more than 869 thousand Instagram followers, it is obvious that she will continue to enjoy widespread renown.
Where is Aja Now?
Venus Known professionally as Aja LaBeija, Nadya Oshun has released a number of songs, albums, and extended plays over the years. Her fans have undoubtedly responded favourably to the latest release of “Vulture Queen” off her album “F3MQUEENRAGE”. Aja also competed in season three of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and made an appearance as a Lip Sync Assassin in the eighth season of the programme. In December 2021, the artist came out as transgender. She produces stuff for OnlyFans in addition to her songs.
Where is Cynthia Lee Fontaine Now?
Miss Congeniality eighth season After making a comeback in the second episode of the ninth season of the show and winning the tenth spot, Carlos Dáz Hernández, a.k.a. Cynthia Lee Fontaine, continued to prove her mettle to the globe. She later starred in “Hey Qween!” and most recently appeared in the Brazilian soap “Vai na Fé.” A more private note is that the artist just celebrated four years of marriage to partner Armando Barrientos.
Where is Eureka Now?
We’re going to discuss about Eureka D. Huggard, sometimes known as Eureka O’Hara or just Eureka. The performer currently serves as one of the hosts of “We’re Here,” and she also finished second in season 6 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” In the season 3 finale of “We’re Here,” the drag performer recently came out as trans. She has been incredibly supported by her audience throughout the entire process.
Where is Charlie Hides Now?
Charlie Hides has gained a lot of notoriety over the years for his work as a drag performer, impersonator, and comedian. The reality TV star continues to be the featured performer at numerous events in the United Kingdom and has more than 98k YouTube subscribers. His Instagram following, which is north of 144 thousand, is also noteworthy.
Where is Kimora Blac Now?
In addition to the ninth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Von Nguyen has appeared in a number of other reality programmes under the moniker Kimora Blac. Included in this are her fleeting appearances in well-known shows like “The Trixie & Katya Show,” “Botched,” and “The Talk.” She currently makes a living as a model and has over 332 thousand Instagram followers. Because of her prominence, she has been able to collaborate with numerous companies, whose goods you can see the reality TV star actively promoting on social media.
Where is Jaymes Mansfield Now?
The James Jeffrey Wirth, a.k.a. Jaymes Mansfield, who garnered plaudits for her depiction of Delia Von Whitewoman in “The Bitch Who Stole Christmas,” is another subject that has us very interested. The celebrity was recently a contestant in season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” but she was removed after placing in the top 7. Her Instagram account has more than 238 thousand followers, while her YouTube channel has over 189 thousand subscribers.
