RuPaul is reportedly so devastated by The Vivienne’s death that he is "seriously considering" stepping down as host of his iconic drag competition show, according to new reports.
The 64-year-old Drag Race creator paid tribute to The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, following their passing at age 32 over the weekend.
In a heartfelt statement, RuPaul said, “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne — an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.” The Vivienne rose to fame as one of the standout stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK , the BBC adaptation of the popular U.S.
series. They made history as the winner of the show’s first UK season in 2019, solidifying their place as a fan favorite. RuPaul is said to be "in bits" over the news and is now contemplating his future on the UK version of the show, which has aired on the BBC for five years after achieving significant success in the U.S, reports the Mirror.A source shared, “This has come as a complete shock to Ru.