Froot.tv Announces UK Premiere Date for Explosive Docu-Series “Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Competition Award Contest Competition”
London – March 29, 2023 – Froot.TV, the leading LGBTQ+ streaming platform from OUTtv, today announced the premiere date for “Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition”, a new docu-series that goes behind the scenes of legendary drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix’s Drag Queen Of The Year contest. The new season will premiere on Friday 29th April, 2023 in the UK.
“Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition” follows renowned drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and her creative drag partner Lola LeCroix as they put together their annual drag pageant to crown the Drag Queen Of The Year. The docu-series provides a detailed look into the planning and creativity that occurs backstage of drag competitions, and closely follows the duo as they come up against challenges and setbacks, including a nightmare in tech rehearsals with only hours away from showtime. Contestants on the show include Andrew Barret Cox, Bambi Banks-Couleé, Dvvsk, Militia Scunt, Neon Calypso, Ramona Slick and Twink Trash.
Philip Webb, COO of OUTtv, said: ““This show is every bit as chaotic and fun as its name suggests – giving audiences a back stage pass to one of the most iconic competitions in drag! In the face of bigoted and damaging legislation placed on drag performances in the US, we’re proud to show the world the creativity, artistry, and positivity of all forms of drag. There’s nobody more knowledgeable than Alaska and Lola to show us the immense amount of hard work that goes into these events and to guide us through the sea of glitter, wigs – and claws – which inevitably come out for the annual pageant.”
Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix added: “Our goal with The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition is to provide a platform for Drag artists who come from a variety of unique Drag perspectives. In a time where the artform of Drag is under attack, amplifying queer voices is more important than ever, and we’re looking forward to continuing this Pageant’s legacy. We’re grateful to all of the incredible 2022 DQOY contestants, our crew behind the scenes, and to OUTtv and Froot.tv who, through this series, will show the Pageant from all sides– capturing the stressful, chaotic, and ultimately inspirational essence of Drag Queen of the Year.”
The six-episode series is a Froot and OUTtv Original produced by PEG Productions. Froot is the UK arm of OUTtv’s SVOD offering – the world’s first LGBTQ+ television and streaming service that’s dedicated to telling stories by, and for, the community.