

I found it daunting because I never lip-sync honey. You’ve admitted to struggling with lip syncing, which makes sense for a live performer. It wasn’t in the first season, so there were higher stakes. And there’s also the element of surprise and fame. Then you’re not just doing drag, you’re trying not to be who you are, not to look at who you are. I was just blown away by how far some of the other celebrities would go. When I was backstage with the wig makers and stylists, these guys were the cream of the crop. We didn’t just do drag, honey, we did drag race. I needed my make-up artist to help me remove my make-up, special creams, certain things. Everything below was WWII like they buckle up and lay down. And they didn’t even put on butt pads and boobs. I honestly had no idea it was you for the first week.ĭo you trust me. Taylor Dayne dressed as Elektra Owl in RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. It was like preparing for a role in Avatar. And then complete, not saying I’m out of my league, but I did my hair and makeup for a few hours.

They promised that this time the stakes are much higher and really glamorous and on par with Drag Race. I watched the first season of Celebrity Drag Race. When you get a call from RuPaul, I mean, look, that’s a little bit deeper than just getting a call and going, “Wow, ‘Drag Race’.” At this point in my career we were doing some out of the box things.

What made you decide to say yes to this lip-sync extravaganza? Dayne spoke about her time on the show and her strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community. She struggled with lip syncing and dancing, which is essential for a drag queen. With big hair and makeup, Dayne lived out her fantasy as Elektra Owl. POMARA FIFTH: Drag Race Down Under queen says drag saved her life She follows Houston native Loretta Devine, who was the first chop of the season. The chart-topping singer, whose hits include “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” became the second celebrity to say goodbye to the lip-synching competition.

Taylor Dayne says preparing for RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race was “like preparing for a role in ‘Avatar.’ Kim's sisters Kourtney and Khloe also sent birthday wishes to the Yeezy shoe designer on their websites, with Kourtney writing: "Happy Birthday Kanye! Wishing you a year of many more adventures, all of which I can tag along – as always.Taylor Dayne was the second person to be eliminated from RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Happy birthday!!!! #love #family #blessed #proudmama #happybirthdaykanye." We are so blessed to have you in our lives!!! I'm so proud of you and I love you so much. "You inspire, you lead, you’re the most incredible father and a wonderful friend. To say you are special is an understatement… you are one of a kind!!!!" Kim's family were quick to wish Kanye many happy returns, and Kris Jenner posted a photo of Kanye on Instagram, writing: "Happy birthday to my son, North and Saint’s daddy and Kim’s soul mate, #KanyeWest. The 35-year-old accompanied the post with a collage of moments between the couple and their daughter, North West, before sharing the same message on Instagram accompanied with a snap of herself kissing the rapper.
