I think drag race should pay queens a sign on bonus. Coz drag race has gotten so pointlessly expensive.

Veronica is spot on with her comment about the financial elitism embedded within the framework of current drag race seasons. If queens win points for wearing garments they didn’t construct nor conceptualise then they’re only being rewarded for having money! Three episodes into season three and I’m disappointed at all the look based challenges, that’s not what British Drag is all about- give us more acting and comedy assignments so the strengths of our queens can shine through!

“You don’t need money to drag, but you do need money to do Drag Race” EXACTLY. It is so hypocritical of the judges to say the queens don’t need money to win. As if the judges don’t have stylists, makeup artists & surgeons providing them with thousand dollar looks for the show!!! I’d like to see the judges slash their own budgets and still say “you don’t need money to do Drag Race”.

Can we all applaud TK for just being a good listener. Something most interviewers aren’t. TIA for ALL STARS. ❤️

And then we had Ru storming over Joe Black about that H&M dress... she's so disconnect from reality. Veronica and Elle Diamond were really vocal about the financial struggles these queen face to even participate in Drag Race. Love both Tia and Veronica.

That curly wig is one of the best in existence

Drag race has lost its way and its core foundation. Drag is not about designers, money or elitism, drag is about creativity, fun and escapism. The show has transformed into Ru Paul’s cash race, targeting a mainstream audience to the detriment of true drag.

I think Veronica and Tia may be those queens like Trixie and Katya, who didnt win their seasons but go on to be wildly successful. They are pretty well loved by fans, are talented and driven. I hope we see a lot more from them.

I feel like if drag race is gonna continue to put so much emphasis on the runways they should give the queens a budget for looks before the season so everyone can come in at a more equal level 🤷🤷

Veronica is such a sweetheart. It seems Drag Race should have kept her at least a bit longer considering the massive expenditure they demanded of her during these trying times. She demonstrated her talent on her first season, so they knew what she had in her.

I am still amazed how Veronica transforms from a nerdy guy to a gorgeous woman through drag. Kudos to her honesty. I wish she could've gone further.

Lots of love for both Veronica and Miss Tia. I think it's important to talk about depression and financial difficulty - something so many face with the ups and downs of life. It's incredibly hard to not have any money - and terrifying, discouraging, and embarrassing. But it's important to point out these things can happen to the best of people despite our best efforts. Veronica's resilience and courage are more than admirable. And of course, Tia is one of the most engaging RPDRUK participants - period.

This felt like an important and touching conversation that should be had more, more of this angle please

"oh well what have you done? you've done nothing" "yeah. because I was depressed [and broke]" ooofft, I feel this HARD. So much respect for Veronica for speaking up about it ❤️

Wow. Veronica Green, I admire your honesty about your struggles. It's something I can relate to, which in turn makes me feel less alone x

Veronica was being very kind with her statement about DR "skewing towards elitism." It's been elitist for a while. When Michelle tells queens like Chi Chi or Monique that it doesn't matter how much money they have. Like sure they agreed to come onto the show, and you have queens like Yvie and Ra'jah who've proved you can make it far while w/o spending thousands, but the money that the show essentially requires these ppl to spend is getting to scary levels.

Awhora is just projecting her problems on Veronica because she literally is just a genuine person. I like both queens but awhora needs to grow up and stop being a bully

I think Ru Paul and the producers flat out do not understand British drag. The challenges are just Cringey and even degrading. There aren’t enough opportunities in the challenges to make these girls shine.

veronica spoke really well about the topic of rupaul’s class race and how it is becoming a seriously issue in the show

I honestly can’t explain how much I support these two queens. This interview was brilliant. It was a real conversation between two human beings who actually understand each other. Not trashing other queens - even when said people are comfortable treating others like shit. Tia & Veronica are class acts 👑👑

It’s not just the fandom, when a millionaire relying on royalties, shows, and fracking publicly shames queens for not having upgraded to high-fashion and expensiveness during a pandemic that left them penniless and depressed, it’s hard for the narrative to shift into just charisma uniqueness nerve and talent.

I miss old DragRace when queens had to design garments in the show and not just wear expensive stuff they bring…

How beuatiful they look. Im so proud of Veronica speaking about mental health And having problems with money. How mature she is

I always think about that comment Michelle gave to Chi Chi, when Chi Chi tried to explain, she doesn't have the money to look like the other queens and had to make everything from scratch. Michelle said "you don't have to have money to be successful in your career". I mean she is right in some points. Yeah, fortune doesn't buy you personality or talent or whatsoever, but the main problem is that the show leads to the point, that however you did on the maxi challenges...the runways are higher rewarded. Some queens, who did poorly in challenges, could get a safe by doing a great runway. And here is the problem: Neither everyone is a sewer nor a designer. Some of them have ideas, but the designer and a whole team of artist go into the runways. And that costs a lot of money. Gottmik for example had, for my opinion, the best and wellthought runways...she looked incredible and made it far in the competition. But I'm sure, he must've paid like over 100k to look like that...so what's the point anyway?

Steve didn't "have to" support you, he chose to because he loves you ❤ I get down on myself for relying on my husband too, but he always reminds me that we're in this together, and everything we have we've worked for together ❤

Drag race has really been a bumpy ride for Veronica, I hope she gets a chance on All Stars UK or All Stars International

Veronicas comments about trying to please people and upsetting others are the cost of that is so so true. And very well said 👏

Tia is another excellent example that you do not have to win RPDR to be really successful! All the best to you, Tia! Well done!

That’s what I’m saying?! If Victoria Scone HAD to leave, why eliminate anyone that episode?!

Omg Tia chatting with Kylie Minogue so iconic ... Totally love Veronica and Tia 💕

I’m glad Veronica was honest about her opinion on the lipsync. She should have won tbh.

i think the queens should be payed a little in advanced so they have the money to buy costumes and wigs cause veronica went from season 2 to filming season 3 straight away. like imagine that being depressed and going on tv to be judged by thousands. i actucally love veronice i just want to give her a hug

Love these two you can tell their so close too hope these two do international all stars!

Such a well articulated point about financing drag race and elitism 👏

Thank you for bringing up the strong working class background of drag in the UK, i feel like ru is trying to ignore that factor

I'm not gonna lie, these post-season 3 interviews she's done has changed my perception of her a lot. In a good way. She is really well spoken and the way she addressed the lip sync results // mental health was really nice.

It's Drag Race, not Monopoly. So annoying when the judges call out "cheap" looks and expecting them to shell out enough for designer wear. RuPaul has no business yelling at the queens for wearing off the rack clothing as if he's not had to wear fast fashion when he was starting out. If the outfit looks cheap, who cares! As long as they sell it like its Mugler or Versace, it shouldn't matter. If the judging panel was made up of actual drag queens, we'd be watching a different show.

"I can do pretty", girl, we know, you're literally sitting there looking like a clone of Jennifer Grey circa Dirty Dancing. Gorgina. 😘

The spoiler was tacky AF, true colours out AGAIN ! Don’t send hate to any queen, but you can sure as heck lose respect in them and future gigs.

I have a whole another level of respect for Veronica after this, she is so right about what the show has become and I'm glad she is being r sincere and open about the fans expectations of "glow up" vs her reality.

Love this interview! Even if you dont spend £££$$$ on your looks and sew all your looks, that requires so much time and even material costs, that most Queens can't afford that either. I've seen people saying, look at Rajah Ohara, she only spend $600 on her AS looks, but that doesnt include all the time she's spent becoming the show stopping seamstress she is and the time it took her to make those outfits! even having free time is a luxury anyway love these two so much, my faves from S2 !

Oh my days!!! Veronica you totally should have had at least a double stay! Absolutely gutted you were eliminated so early on, you deserved so much more! I’ll always be a huge fan of you and your drag. I’ve been a fan of yours since before you did All Together Now, you’ve got an amazing career ahead of you! I can easily see you in movies and musicals very soon! xox

Casting Drag Race a lot further in advance would also help. Let people get time to scrounge looks together; whether they make them, borrow them, or buy them. I mean, some of the crafting looks made of hot glue and desperation look fab even against bought looks.

The strange thing is now performing in little pubs/clubs is seen as a bad thing. That is how you build your name not from a short lived spot in the limelight due to a TV show. People don't know or if of my gen forget, that it takes time to build up a name and a reputation. I have worked in bars since I was 16, you only have to be 18 to buy alcohol not to serve it, and I get a job in one pub where a drag queen was the compare on the big nights, it took him over a decade to get there and he did not forget it and he helped newer drag queens too as he didn't take them as a threat to him. It is shame nowadays it seems to be the opposite case. What is it with people thinking that they need to be instantly famous? It says more about them than they would like.

Really sad she left, she had so much more to show! Stay Positive!

This is not an interview. This is a conversation between two good friends ❤️❤️❤️💪🏽🙏🏽👼🥂

Veronica looks like that rich woman in movies who gives good advice and is always holding a glass of wine. Pure class

I'm so so glad Veronica spoke her mind with honesty and vulnerability! What she said is extremely important... Mental health and money issues are, unfortunately, a "weird" subject. It was refreshing to hear someone, especially a Drag Race queen, talk about where the show is going and what the fandom expects! Much love to her and her fiancé ❤️

Veronica Green is so well spoken and very intelligent when she speaks. She is very honest on what happened and not talking bullshit like awhora did.

How am I only discovering this series now? Lemme watch the other interviews!

V.G makes alot of sense. RPDR should be about talent not how much someone can spend prior to the show. It becomes uneven when they are judged on appearances, yet one queen can afford expensive and one can't.

Veronica you are truly an amazing human being! I am so captivated when you talk about drag and life in general. I have suffered from deep depression and at the same time time being very poor (all good now though). How you did Drag race UK in spite of those obstacles is amazing, I really hope you feel proud and recognise your achievement. RuPaul's Drag Race is definitely elitist, the stakes are getting higher as the years role on and the attempt to gag the audience on the runway is becoming boring in itself. The entertainment factor is everything and gives longevity to Drag Queens!

The financial part of drag race also pevents more bipoc queens from auditioning which contributes to the lack of diversity & racism problem on the show.

I love the Tia and Veronica friendship. I think they get along so well because they both seem like genuine, kind-hearted people first, and drag queens second.

I’m glad the uk queens talk more about the cost of drag than the USA queens because finances really matter

Brilliant interview. Should never have been sent home. We can already see that season 3 is all about who does the best runway(even if they are sh*t at everything else). Will watch tonight to see how it goew,but this is nowhere near as good a season as the first two.

Yaaasss Vee! thank you for your honesty, You’ve brought me to tears. The struggle is real x

This interview made me really respect Veronica. So intelligent and down to earth. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable, Ms. Green. You're a treasure.

Thanks for being so honest and open Veronica! This is just the beginning for you💚 can’t wait to see what you do in the future!

veronica speaks so well, i love to see her talk

Bravo Veronica!! Everything about elitism in DR.. very well said .. Viva H&M !

She may not have one, but she won the crowd for sure

I absolutely loved this…. May just be my favourite interview yet! So chilled, relaxed, funny, open and raw! These two are two very classy individuals and it shows! They’re already superstars and the show and their opportunities post the show has only gone on to highlight that, I can’t wait to see more from both of them. I’ve loved each interview Tia has done has been slightly different In how the interaction plays out but most importantly each queen was allowed to state their experience and having been there and done it Tia has the empathy and sympathy to listen and handle each question with grace. Ronnie you’ve handled the whole situation with Awhora incredibly and it’s so refreshing to hear someone say I’m just not in that place to want to be able to address it rn. Rather than fake forgiveness. It was also refreshing to have the mental health aspect of pre and post the pandemic and financial impact of the show highlighted, Ik there’s been a couple of other instances where queens have brought this up but this has been another level. One day at a time but I’m glad your in a much better place and i hope you’ve both gotten half the love back that you’ve given. ❤️

Great interview ladies! Two of my UK faves as well. Money isn’t everything; you two are so entertaining!!!!

Give every Queen a set budget of £20k. And while you're at it, pay them more for appearing on the show!

I think Vanity and Veronica's lip sync is more deserving of a double shantay than Charity and Scarlett's. Scarlett messing the Slice girls group performance is unfair to the other members 😔

Loved watching this, you too are just so kind and lovable!

I wasn't sure how I felt about Veronica based on the show and other things I've seen of her but she spoke so clearly and honestly. Got a lot more admiration for her after this

Such a close lip sync but I feel like Veronica was really GIVING the song. Should have been at least a double save! Both V and Tia lookin gorj x

A lovely, honest and respectful interview. It would have been nice if Ru had used the doubly shantay, considering everything Veronica has gone through and the fact it was her first low placement. I'm sure Veronica is going to go on to do great things though. Loving all this extra Tia content we're getting too. You don't have to win a crown to be a winner.

Attitude made the best decision to choose Tia Kofi as the host. Love to see her growth ❤️

I appreciate this conversation and I am so proud of Veronica for having it. I will add it's hard to put all the blame on the fan base when the leader of the Cult is screaming how they don't want to see any fucking H & M

Can we just point out that Tia has done better than those who picked on her during the season?

Sorry to hear you had an awful time during lock down as well tia x

Unpopular opinion: I liked Tia's ice cream cone look. The glitter cherry and make-up were so cute!

This was a wonderful interview. I’m glad Tia scrapped the pre-prepared questions and had an honest conversation with her friend.

This was an authentic and informative interview because of both participants. I enjoyed it. I've thought of applying myself and just don't think I'm enough of a 'look queen'

Candid and articulate, thanks

This sandy look is so good AAAAH the hair is beautiful 💖💖💖

Wow this is much more heavier than I expected…

Love you both! I am so happy that i managed to meet you in Manchester pride! Both of you deserve happiness, love, support and all the best. Kisses!

I was fully expecting a double shantay this episode, was so disappointed ru didn't let Veronica stay❤️

"Ok, Victoria S'gone.” 🤣

🥺 I love Veronica so much. She’ll always be a star and a winner in my heart . What a wonderful beautiful little human ❤️ and so so so much love for Tia she’s also such a genuinely beautiful human inside and out so much love for both of them ❤️❤️

8:40 I honestly really liked tia's looks in the pre covid stretch of season 2 it makes sense that it was lockdown

Amazing time and talking What's the truly about Drag! It's Art.🎉🎉🎉

Thank-you for such an interesting. Interesting informative interview. I learnt so much from tai Veronica. It’s so wonderful beautiful both are. Look forward to more interesting informative interviews. I live east coast of Australia. 😊

veronica keeping it real !!! such a important topic and dialogue

The most heartbreaking elimination of this season so far. I'm shocked they didn't use the Double Shantay for her, especially when she would've done great in the girl group challenge. Really love what she had to say about mental health and the expense of Drag Race. It's something that should be talked about more often.

Love these two!!!! Sending so much love!!

My two favourite season two Queens - could care less if they won or not, they are both so fierce in their own ways. Thrilled that they are loving, supportive BFF’s in real life. ❤️🇨🇦❤️

Woah, I miss heard you saying "freshly groomed tea!"

I adore Veronica green. I was sad to see her go too soon. I’d love to see her more 💕💕💕

Thank you to both Tia & Veronica and all the queens that go thru “reality tv” . We appreciate your sacrifices!😘😘😘

As if I could love Veronica any more than I already do. First, she looks so BEAUtiful in this interview!! And she is so, so well-spoken!! Veronica, you have a fan for life, from across the pond! Wonderful wishes for you and the VERy BESt(!!) of luck with your career!! -Ken

Tia and Veronica's glow up is gorge!!

Love Tia! One of the best personalities of any drag race Queen. Good choice attitude,

Drag race should either not allow contestants to bring in outfits made by others or give them a budget once being casted so it can be leveled for everyone.

Awww I wanna give Veronica a big cuddle, I’d help and support her if she’s ever struggles again. Xx

Love this tea time with tia and Veronica as if they are like bff have a good banter here and for the leotard one she is more like Keith from the try guys than an angelic look 😂🤣