Happy Healthy Homo Ella Vaday's Drag Race Experience, Online Trolls & Using Social Media for Good!
Nov 22, 2023
Nick Collier, a super talented drag queen with experience on Ru Paul's Drag Race, joins the hosts to chat about his experience on Drag Race, dealing with online trolls and homophobic abuse, and using his fame to make a positive impact. They also discuss the behind-the-scenes of Drag Race, challenges faced by drag performers, insights into the experiences of a drag artist, and their personal connection to breast cancer and Alzheimer's.
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Early Performing Journey
- Nick left home at 16 to train at a theatre college and started professional dance work by age 19.
- He moved through West End shows, covered leads, then shifted into drag around 2017 before applying to Drag Race in 2020.
How He Auditioned For Drag Race
- Nick recorded a 10-minute audition tape for Drag Race including in- and out-of-drag questions, a lip sync and an acting piece.
- He completed it quickly during lockdown and submitted it, watching views and downloads afterward.
Fame Brings Choice And Burnout
- Fame from Drag Race brought nonstop work but also exhaustion and pressure to perform constantly.
- Nick found the second year after TV allowed him to choose projects and focus on things he actually wanted to do.