“Drag Race” alum makes crude jokes about Vivienne's death

Beer from “RuPaul's Drag Race” has been widely reviled for crude comments about the sudden and tragic death of the first winner.RuPaul's Drag Race UK,” Vivienne.

Former contestant James Ross, who appeared in the US series' second season as Tyra Sanchez, reunited with the late entertainer five years after their previous interaction on social media – and just hours after Vivienne's death was publicly announced.

As fans mourned the loss of The Vivienne (born James Lee Williams), Ross took a moment to respond to a July 27, 2020, post on X (formerly Twitter) from the late drag artist.

“But Tyra was furious when she realized Netflix had ruined the win too,” The Vivienne wrote, noting the streaming app's pre-release of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in its early seasons (episodes will debut on Netflix one week after they air on BBC Three. ).

“Sorry, daughter,” they added, “but you tried.”

Ross would then repost The Vivienne's comment early Sunday night with a dark response.

“However, it does not compare to crematorium smoke.”

After a string of other pitiful comments, Ross would double down on their negativity.

“She's dead. Blowing,” he continued. “Sending me all the hate in the world won't bring her back. But do what you have to. Because of you (all), the tweet has reached over 25,000 people. Thanks for the much-needed attention that I was so much needed.

Almost immediately after their release, Ross' words were met with criticism from The Vivienne's fan base and other “RuPaul's Drag Race” stars.

“You are disgusting,” wrote one social media user Daily mail. “Shame on you.”

Season 2 contestant Tatiana, who later appeared on Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars, seem to answer to Ross' rudeness in not marking them, though the intention remained clear.

“Somehow she's gotten worse,” Tatiana shared, relating their time together on the series.

However, Kandi Muse, a season 13 fan favorite and recent E! cast member of House of Villains, aimed directly at Ross, vowing physical revenge on Vivienne's behalf.

“I've defended you for years,” Muse shot at Ross, “but now you can completely eradicate yourself. (If) our (paths) ever cross, it's in plain sight.

“It's not a threat,” Muse added, “it's a promise, you disgusting human.”

To which Ross replied: “Threats received. Prepare your funeral.”

Like The Vivienne, Ross rose to fame when she won the crown on “RuPaul's Drag Race” in 2010 as Tyra Sanchez, beating out 11 other contestants to become “America's Next Drag Superstar.”

Since then, Ross' status as an entertainer has weathered several storms, including controversies and arrests that made him persona non grata at World of Wonder, the production company behind “RuPaul's Drag Race.”

In 2019, one year after posting a countdown to alleged violence at DragCon 2018 NYC, Ross apologized, blaming his actions on the “judgment, criticism and opinions” he received during and after the popular reality show. competition series.

“Many times I speak without thinking things through,” Ross wrote in a lengthy X message that has since been deleted. Queerty. “I reacted out of fear and anger. Ignoring the fact that I was wrong, I unleashed my anger on anyone who crossed my path.”

He will retire his drag persona in 2020, the same year he released the private number of “RuPaul's Drag Race” Season 2 runner-up Raven. He has since rebooted the alter ego, albeit only on OnlyFans.

Love and tributes to The Vivienne continue to pour in on social media from queer performers in and out of the “Drag Race” world.

“Mama Ru” herself, RuPaul, will honor her late daughter with a short but touching tribute on Instagram.

Ru shares, “It is with a broken heart that I join the entire drag racing universe in mourning the loss of Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely person.”

Danny Baird, winner of the fourth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, would add: “You meant the world to her!” under RuPaul's post.

English drag personality Myra Dubois, who once appeared on Britain's Got Talent, will also be sharing the words The Vivienne. via Instagramand claimed that despite their notoriety, they often faced homophobia and other hateful comments online.

“I don't know how Vivienne left us, and I will respect (the family's) request for privacy without trying to find out,” DuBois noted, “(but) I do know … she was bombarded with a lot of homophobic abuse.”

“You can't just post how sad you are when LGBTQ+ people die,” they continued. “I want you to ask if you are doing everything you can to keep all LGBTQ+ people alive.”

Our hearts go out to The Vivienne's friends, family and fans at this sad time.