RuPaul’s Drag Race announces return to 90-minute episodes after backlash from fans, but is it too late?
RuPaul’s Drag Race episodes will no longer be snatched, starting next month.
On Thursday, the increasingly popular show announced a return to its normal 90-minute episodes after backlash from fans and even a petition that received thousands of signatures, but some fans believe it may be too little too late.
The show has been at the center of some controversy as the series caused the network to switch to MTV and a new series called The Real Friends Of WeHo would be slotted between Drag Race and Untucked, which meant shorter hour-long episodes.
The official Twitter for the Emmy Award-winning reality competition show currently in season 15 posted the news, explaining: “Get ready, runners.” [racing flag emoji] #DragRace returns to 90-minute episodes starting Friday, March 10 at 8/7c on @MTV [crown emoji]’
The news was met with a polarizing reaction from the Drag Race faithful, as some celebrated while others were unhappy that it would take another few months for extended episodes.
Start your engines: RuPaul’s Drag Race has announced a return to its normal 90-minute episodes after backlash from fans and even a petition that received thousands of signatures, but some fans feel it may be too little, too late.
Happiness! The news was met with a polarizing reaction from the Drag Race faithful as some celebrated
Not Satisfied: While others were dissatisfied, extended episodes would take another few months.
One Twitter user wrote: ‘MARCH?! So basically after half the cast is gone [unamused face emoji]’
For the March 10 air date, the show will be on episode 11 of a 16-episode season that will conclude on April 14.
Other users made light of the Real Friends Of WeHo controversy by specifically mentioning controversial figure Todrick Hall, who previously choreographed on Drag Race.
One wrote: ‘Who’s going to tell todrick????’
Another championed the reality series also starring Brad Goreski, Jaymes Vaughan, Curtis Hamilton, Dorion Renaud and Joey Zauzig.
One Twitter user wrote: “Glad #DragRace is back at 90 minutes, but I can’t help but feel bad for ‘Friends of WeHo’.
“It was an opportunity for other queer shows to reach a mainstream audience and ‘the fans’ were absolutely horrible to them…it’s not a victory when we hurt our own community…”
Many Drag Race fans weren’t happy about the reshuffling of the episode’s length, as social media was up in arms over the matter.
‘Get ready, runners’: The official Twitter of the Emmy Award-winning reality competition show currently in season 15 broke the news Thursday
Interesting: The show has been at the center of some controversy as the series caused the network to switch to MTV and a new series called The Real Friends Of WeHo would be slotted between Drag Race and Untucked, which meant shorter hour-long episodes. .
‘Who’s gonna tell todrick????’: Users mocked the Real Friends Of WeHo controversy by specifically mentioning controversial figure Todrick Hall, who previously choreographed on Drag Race
Glad #DragRace is back at 90 minutes, but I can’t help but feel bad for ‘Friends of WeHo’: Another championed reality series also starring Brad Goreski, Jaymes Vaughan, Curtis Hamilton, Dorion Renaud and Joey Zauzig
there is even a petition which has received nearly 35,000 signatures to return to the 90-minute format and not air the reality series centered on a group of friends made up of influential and successful LGBTQ+ celebrities, personalities and entrepreneurs, who live, love and pursue their passions in the LGBTQ+ community. West Hollywood.
RuPaul’s Drag Race is hosted by iconic drag queen RuPaul as contestants compete for the crown and the title of becoming ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar’.
‘Come on editors, we need you now more than ever’: Many were not happy to have to wait another month for longer episodes
Elation: Others were excited about the change.
RuPaul, 62, is one of the judges along with guest judge Michelle Visage and new judge TS Madison, Carson Kressley or the hilarious Ross Mathews.
Past winners include Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio, Bob The Drag Queen, Sasha Velour, Symone and last year’s winner Willow Pill.
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 airs on MTV at 8 p.m. on Fridays, with 90-minute episodes starting March 10.
RuPaul’s Drag Race is available only on Stan in Australia
Sugar, Spice and Everything Good: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 airs on MTV at 8 p.m. on Fridays, with 90-minute episodes starting March 10.