Hey Qween! is a talk show series on WOW Presents Plus , hosted by Jonny McGovern .[1] Described as a "gay web series"[2] and an LGBTQ talk show,[3] Hey Qween! has featured many contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race as guests.
Hey Qween! began airing on YouTube in 2014.[4] Prior to her death the series was previously co-hosted by Lady Red Couture .
History
Before her death, the series was co-hosted by Lady Red Couture . Many contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race have appeared on the show, including Alexis Mateo ,[5] Cynthia Lee Fontaine ,[6] Dax ExclamationPoint ,[7] Honey Davenport ,[8] Mo Heart ,[9] Nina Bo'nina Brown ,[10] Ongina ,[11] and The Vixen .[12] Dita Von Teese has also appeared on the show.[13]
2014–2021: YouTube
The series began airing in 2014 on YouTube . Various drag entertainers, including RuPaul's Drag Race alumni would appear as the guests on the show, usually talking about their drag career.
2024: WOW Presents Plus
As season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 5, 2024, Hey Qween! moved to WOW Presents Plus , a subscription-based streaming service owned by World of Wonder , the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race .[1] Jonny McGovern continued hosting the show, interviewing the contestants of season 16.[1] The episodes aired weekly following the order of the contestants' eliminations, starting with an interview with the first eliminated contestant, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté , released on January 22, 2024. Jamal Sims and Raven filled in as guests during the weeks when season 16 did not feature an elimination. Each episode featured a short intro by Kevin Aviance .
Episodes
Season 1 on WOW Presents Plus (2024)
References
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^ Jones, Jesse (2018-04-18). " 'Australia is full of gorgeous men': a chat with Hey Qween's Jonny McGovern" . Star Observer . Archived from the original on 2022-05-22. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Leland, John (2020-08-01). "Lady Red Couture, 'Mother Hen' of a Drag Scene, Dies at 43" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-02-21 .
^ Major, Michael. "Jonny McGovern's HEY QWEEN! Returns As A WOW Presents Plus Original Series" . BroadwayWorld.com . Archived from the original on 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-03-25). "Alexis Mateo reveals the Drag Race incident that shut down production for three weeks" . GAY TIMES . Archived from the original on 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Valdez, Matt (2017-04-05). "Cynthia Lee Fontaine on making her triumphant 'Drag Race' comeback after battling cancer" . Queerty . Archived from the original on 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-05-20). "Dax reveals the "rude" Drag Race moment that left her heartbroken" . Gay Times . Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2024-02-22 .
^ "Honey Confirms Yvie is Super Hung • Instinct Magazine" . Instinct Magazine . 2020-04-25. Archived from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Damshenas, Sam (2020-01-23). "Monique Heart perfectly sums up the problem with racist Drag Race fans" . GAY TIMES . Archived from the original on 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Valdez, Matt (2017-05-31). "Nina Bo'Nina Brown opens up about her standout (but rocky) run on "Drag Race" " . Queerty . Archived from the original on 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Valdez, Matt (2017-07-12). "Ongina on coming out as HIV+ on national TV, and why Raja is to thank for her drag career" . Queerty . Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-03-18). "The Vixen explains why she left the Drag Race season 10 reunion" . GAY TIMES . Archived from the original on 2021-09-19. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .
^ Valdez, Matt (2017-05-11). "Dita Von Teese reveals the surprising origins of her iconic drag" . Queerty . Archived from the original on 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2024-01-23 .