For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here It was only a couple of months ago that drag artist Cherry Valentine first graced our screens as a contestant on BBC Three’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
While her time on the competition was cut short, they made a lasting impression on audiences and has garnered a whole legion of fans.
One thing that struck a chord with viewers was the self-proclaimed ‘flippy, gothic queen’’s history with mental health - something they briefly touched upon during the show.
Alongside her perfected drag and aesthetic, Cherry, who is originally from Darlington but now lives in Manchester, is also a fully-qualified mental health nurse.