Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer Dating Your Competition on Drag Race (w/ Kori King)
Jan 16, 2026
Kori King, a drag queen known for her humor and a standout on season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race, joins the conversation. She reveals how she found love with fellow competitor Lydia, sharing hilarious anecdotes about navigating romance in the competitive drag scene. Kori recounts a wild pharmacy story involving a naked customer, her unique upbringing with a chaotic colony of guinea pigs, and her journey to becoming the Queen of Cameo. Get ready for laughs as Kori dives into her craziest dating experiences and how she balances fun and artistry in drag!
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Instant On-Set Spark
- Kori King recounts Lydia making a bold on-set move by whispering in a van, "I wish you could just come to my room and fuck me tonight."
- That moment instantly flipped their rapport and led to a real relationship after the show.
Naked Customer Chaos On Christmas
- Kori King describes a Christmas Eve shift at Walgreens where a naked elderly woman was found showering in the store bathroom.
- The woman calmly walked out still naked, creating a chaotic holiday scene for staff and customers.
Overnight Pharmacy Standoff
- Kori shares an overnight pharmacy incident where a woman refused to leave and spat on shields, forcing police to stand by for hours.
- Legal constraints meant she couldn't be banned because she had an active prescription, so police waited until it could be filled.
