RuPaul has changed one of the most notable Drag Race catchphrases to make the show more inclusive of trans, non-binary and gender diverse contestants.
Nearly every episode of the US show has shown RuPaul saying: “Gentlemen, start your engines, and may the best woman win”, however the opening episode of the 13th season saw the host alter the phrase to “Racers, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win” in a move to include gender diverse drag queens.
The Drag Race season 13 contestantsThe show has been criticised in the past for its lack of trans and non-binary inclusivity, so many have praised the catchphrase change, including season 13 star, Denali, who tweeted in praise of it.