“A camp icon”: Fans react to Nigella Lawson’s sickening drag name
Food writer and LGBTQIA+ ally Nigella Lawson has unveiled her drag name, and fans can’t get enough. On 21 December, the beloved talent released her new BBC One holiday special, Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas.
As the title suggests, Nigella takes viewers on a cosy food adventure to the capital of the Netherlands, where she visits her favourite local sights and “picks up special ingredients for her festive feasting back home.” The synopsis reads: “With family ties to Amsterdam that go back generations, Nigella has fond memories of lights reflecting in the canals, the sights of people huddled against the cold drinking Claret Cup, the smells of spice-sweet and fruited breads and the crunch of icing-laced cookies.” Since its release, the holiday-themed special has received rave reviews from fans and critics due to its delicious recipes and Nigella’s wholesome stories.
However, one moment that struck a chord with LGBTQIA+ viewers was when the beloved cook subtly revealed her drag name while making her speculaas biscuits. “My speculaas dough has rested, as have I, so before I roll it out, I’m going to give this slab a bit of dusting with my magic wand, or perhaps it’s a bit more of a seasonal sceptre,” she explained.
She then added: “Let’s unwrap this fat patty – my drag name.” The brief moment was an instant hit with fans, with many taking to social media to shower Nigella with love.
