Doctor Who FIRST LOOK: RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon pictured as ‘most powerful enemy yet’
Doctor Who FIRST LOOK: RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon looks menacing in costume as ‘most powerful enemy yet’
Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon was seen in costume for the first time just weeks after it was announced they would be joining the Doctor Who cast.
The 35-year-old award-winning actor and singer – who uses the pronouns she/she – looked menacing as the new villain in the BBC’s British sci-fi television series.
No doubt Jinkx – born as Jerick Roman Lamar Hoffe – will be able to show off their musical skills sportingly, as the color of their jacket had a piano key print in addition to the inner lining of the long sleeves.
The long coat dragged on the floor while paired with fitted trousers and black leather knee-high boots.
Jinkx – who rose to fame after winning two seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race – wore a lot of jewelry, including large silver earrings and matching rings on her fingers.
Menacing: Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon was seen in costume for the first time just weeks after it was announced they would be joining the Doctor Who cast
The reality star’s auburn locks were worn in a wavy updo while her makeup was complemented with dramatic mustard eyeshadow and a smudge of red lip.
Not much is known about her character, but the official Doctor Who Twitter wrote, “Here’s your first look at @JinkxMonsoon in character… as the Doctor’s most powerful foe yet! #Doctor Who.’
Jinkx has built an international fan base after claiming another victory – when she was crowned Queen of Queens in the All Stars season, compete against other winners of the show.
The transvestite and comedian makes his debut in the famous BBC One show after completing its sold-out run on Broadway.
Jinkx made her highly anticipated debut as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, Broadway’s longest-running show.
The award-winning actress’s appearance on the Broadway scene was an important moment for the LGBTQIA+ community – when she became the first drag queen to play the role of Mama Morton, breaking box office records during her extended 8-week run.
Showrunner Russell T Davies excitedly announced: ‘In a galaxy of comets and supernovas, here comes the biggest star of them all.
“Jinkx Monsoon is on a collision course with the TARDIS and Doctor Who will never be the same!”
“The Doctor’s Mightiest Enemy Yet!” The 35-year-old award-winning actor and singer – who uses the pronouns she/she – certainly looked the part for the BBC’s British science fiction television series
“I am honored, thrilled and extremely excited to be joining Doctor Who! Russell T Davies is a visionary and a brilliant writer,” Jinkx said emotionally.
“Can’t wait to get out into the weeds with him and the crew! I hope there’s room for my luggage in the TARDIS.”
Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor to mark the 60th anniversary.
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will be the fifteenth doctor and the first episode will air during the festive period.
Screenwriter Russell T Davis – who took over as showrunner in 2021 – is currently working with Stephen Moffatt to write episodes for the 2024 series.
A source told The mirror: ‘Russell is on a mission to make Doctor Who great again, event television not to be missed, and it was for many years during his tenure and Steven in charge of the show.
The transvestite and comedian makes her debut in BBC One’s famed show, right after completing her sold-out run on Broadway (pictured Ncuti Gatwa)
New role: The transvestite and comedian – whose real name is Jerick Roman Lamar Hoffer – will make her debut in BBC One’s famed show, right after completing her sold-out run on Broadway
Achievement: The award-winning actress’s appearance on the Broadway scene was a significant moment for the LGBTQIA+ community as she became the first drag queen to play the role of Mama Morton, breaking box office records in her extended run of 8 weeks
Comeback: Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes starring David Tennant (pictured) as the 14th Doctor to mark the 60th anniversary
“He has nothing but respect for what Steven has achieved with the show and was a fan of his vision as a showrunner. He approached him to return in just a writing capacity, as he knows Doctor Who inside out and has a brilliant imagination for adventures across space and time.
“He needed some convincing, but the chance to contribute to a show he’s loved since childhood and see it blossom into a new era with a new doctor was just too much to resist.”
Doctor Who will premiere exclusively on the BBC for the UK and Ireland.
Disney+ will be the exclusive home for new seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland.
Coming soon: Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa (pictured) will be the fifteenth doctor and the first episode will air during the festive period