D.C. drag queen Desiree Dik takes on ‘The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’
Local drag queen Desiree Dik is among the 12 contestants on the sixth season of the drag competition “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula.” Dik, who calls herself “the spookiest ghoul of D.C.,” will compete for the title of “The World’s Next Drag Supermonster” in the horror-themed series. “From being a local girl to going into playing on a TV show is something I can’t explain,” Dik said, reflecting on her experience filming the show in Los Angeles.
She teased “spicy drama” between the contestants, but added “the Boulets, the whole cast and production, were so nice. They just made us feel so welcomed, even though they’re trying to torture us.” In each episode of the show, the Boulet Brothers — a drag artist duo — challenge contestants with creating and performing looks inspired by different themes, from zombies to killer clowns to science fiction.
Contestants work on their costumes and makeup alongside each other before performing in front of judges. Those who end up at the bottom must complete “extermination challenges,” such as navigating a laser maze with or being buried alive, all while in drag.
This season will feature big-name judges, including drag queen Violet Chachki and actor David Dastmalchian. Dik also revealed that the producers of the horror video game “Dead By Daylight” collaborated with the show.
