Drag Race Down Under: Josh Cavallo reflects on guest judge role ahead of season 3 premiere
Gay football star Josh Cavallo has opened up about his upcoming stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season three. On 28 July, 10 new diverse drag entertainers from across Australia and New Zealand will for the crown and title of ‘Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar’.
RuPaul is set to return as host alongside returning judges Michelle Visage and Rhys Nicholson. In a statement, the Emmy winner said: “Australasian drag is filled with heart and humor, and I’m thrilled to share my Season 3 queens to the world, for all to see their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.” In addition to the new set of challenges, runways, and sure-to-be iconic lip-sync showdowns, the upcoming batch of episodes will feature an array of celebrity guest judges – including openly gay Adelaide United player Cavallo.
On 19 July, the 23-year-old athlete took to Instagram to express his excitement about his forthcoming appearance in the series. “Start your engines!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 3 is coming! As the first openly gay male professional football player, embracing your authentic self means freedom but for so many of the queer community, this isn’t as easy as you think,” he wrote. “It’s a battle hundreds of millions are going through everyday around the world as we speak.
