RuPaul honoured The Vivienne during the opening of DragCon UK 2025. On 10 January, the beloved drag expo kicked off its two-day extravaganza at the ExCel London convention centre.

Like in previous years, the event featured showstopping performances, gagworthy reunions, meet-and-greets, and sickening, one-of-a-kind merchandise.

However, before attendees could sink their teeth into the DragCon UK festivities, RuPaul delivered a heartwarming speech honouring the late drag performer The Vivienne. “We want to focus on love, and we are going to remember our dear The Vivienne with love, life, and happiness because that’s what she was all about,” Ru said to the packed crowd. “She would love for you to live your lives, to be free, to have a lot of fun and to spread it around.” It didn’t take long for fans to flock to social media to celebrate Ru’s heartfelt speech and honour The Vivienne’s life.

One fan on X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote, “I was there, and it was incredibly moving, especially when all the season 1 queens were on stage.

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