RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has basically been the highlight of our week for the past couple of months so we’re DEVOED that the series comes to an end tonight when the UK’s Next Drag Superstar gets crowned.
But as we try to work out what the hell we’re going to do with our Thursday evenings now, the drag drama continues as two of the BBC Three show’s queens have found themselves in a war of words after season one star Vinegar Strokes ignited a feud with season two finalist Tayce.
It all kicked off when Vinegar criticised Tayce during a livestream on Facebook and suggested that “the edit “of Drag Race has made her “look better than she actually is”.
“I’m seeing Tayce in the same jumpsuit, same colours. It’s the same old sh-t.
“I’m just a bit bored. I’m sorry, but I’m bored. I’ll just say it as it is,” Vinegar added.
But Tayce was quick to clap back at Vinegar, who she said she had considered a friend, as she tweeted, “I’m sorry @TheOnlyVinegar but the Drag Race edit made me look better then I actually am? Ok. Tell me to my visage next time if that’s not how you feel…”
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1 of 12A'Whora
Age: 23From: London (via Nottinghamshire)
2 of 12Astina Mandella
Age: 27From: London
3 of 12Bimini Bon Boulash
Age: 26From: London (via Norfolk)
4 of 12Cherry Valentine
Age: 26From: Darlington
5 of 12Ellie Diamond
Age: 21From: Dundee
6 of 12Ginny Lemon
Age: 31From: Worcestershire
7 of 12Joe Black
Age: 30From: Brighton
8 of 12Lawrence Chaney
Age: 23From: Glasgow
9 of 12Sister Sister
Age: 32From: Liverpool
10 of 12Tayce
Age: 26From: London (via Newport, Wales)
11 of 12Tia Kofi
Age: 30From: London (via Essex and Nottingham)
12 of 12Veronica Green
Age: 34From: London (via Rochdale)
Alongside a clip of Vinegar’s scathing comments, Tayce continued, “I mean don’t hold back girl. So sorry I let you down by showing you all my runway looks at brunch beforehand. My mistake. I’ll try and bring that “DRAG RACE” version of me that ya looking for next time. Anyway, I’m off to get ready for the finale.”
She added, “Forgot how bitter Vinegar actually was until today! Wouldn’t be so pressed if weren’t meant to be friends. However “friends” is an overstatement now.”
However, Vinegar insisted there was “no malice or hate” behind her comments as she issued an apology statement.
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“I have messaged Tayce privately as I think this should be between us. I’m not going to feed into the Drag Race fandom fodder, but the first place I’d like to start is with an apology to Tayce, I would never with any intention go out to hurt or bully someone. Not my style and not how I’ve been raised,” she told Metro.
Vinegar added that she “absolutely loves watching [Tayce] perform” but “I was watching the show as a VIEWER and there were some weeks where I was underwhelmed with many of the girls including Tayce, but there were also weeks where I was also underwhelmed with both Tia Kofi and Veronica Green who are both my best friends.”
While Vinegar maintains that her comments were meant to be a “joke”, she said, “However I don’t want this to be any sort of excuse for hurting someone’s feelings. My apology is raw and heartfelt. I love Tayce’s drag and I really am rooting for all the girls.”
Who is Vinegar Strokes?
Vinegar Strokes - the stage name of Daniel Jacob - is a 36-year-old drag queen from London who competed on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, where she finished in eighth place. Prior to the show, Vinegar starred on the West End alongside Michelle Visage and Bianca Del Rio in Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
Who is Tayce?
Tayce is a 26-year-old drag queen originally from Newport, Wales but now based in London. She starred in the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and made in all the way to the final before finishing in the top three with Bimini Bon Boulash and eventual winner Lawrence Chaney. Since the show came to an end, Tayce has been signed by top model agency Models 1.