Is 'Drag Race' Opening the Door for Drag Kings and Trans Performers?

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Is 'Drag Race' Opening the Door for Drag Kings and Trans Performers?
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now has the franchise's first ever bearded queen.with World of Wonder Co-Founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.

When asked about future inclusion of drag kings and trans performers on the show, Bailey said"our constant mantra is 'Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent,' and that does not exclude anyone. I mean, obviously we can't reveal future casts. So until then, all will be revealed." Barbato also pointed out that"there's been trans people on the show. It is 'Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent,' so it would not be some headline-making news. For some people it would be, but yeah."

The comments are by no means a guarantee that we'll start seeing a more diverse cast as soon as next season, but it at the very least opens a door many have long thought to be firmly shut.

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