Joey Gugliemelli, better known as Sherry Pie, the drag queen who was disqualified from RuPaul’s Drag Race amid reports of fraud and sexual misconduct, appears to be angling for a comeback.Over a ten-year period, Gugliemelli posed as a casting assistant or casting director advising other young actors on their careers. That also often involved convincing actors to film audition scenes at least partially nude and recite a sexually suggestive monologue. Just after the premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12, a number of victims came forward with their stories of Guglamielli’s coercion and manipulation.
The producers of the show fired Gugliemelli in response to the allegations. [A more detailed telling of the story can be found here, as a Queerty exclusive.]“Coming back to socials has me gagging,” Gugliemelli wrote on a post Friday. In it, Pie appears in clown drag with hashtags like #camp, #rebirth, #mentalhealth and #bpdawareness (aka ‘Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness’).
She also described her look as being “April Fool’s day” inspired on her Instagram Story. A post shared by Sherry Pie (@sherrypienyc)“Hey all,” Gugliemelli wrote. “I want to say thanks so much for the positivity. Returning to social medias is a large step in my mental health journey and this decision was not made lightly.
It has been made easier by those who have stood by me as I learn and grow.“I really appreciate your patience and the opportunity to share my art,” Gugliemelli added. “I am doing this for myself and for those who appreciate this. I understand that this will make some upset or angry.
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