Cherry Valentine has become the second queen to leave RuPaul's Drag Race UK, following her lip-sync against Tayce in the latest episode. The 12 queens competing for the crown saw Cherry depart after a performance of 'Memory' from the musical Cats.
Despite her early exit, Cherry's journey on the show was notable for her heartfelt discussion with Sister Sister about her traveller upbringing and experiences with toxic masculinity. Speaking to the press, she expressed pride in the conversation, saying it felt right to open up on such a platform.
On the runway, Cherry presented a gender-reveal-inspired look, wearing a yellow polka-dot gown that she tore away to reveal a baby bump and a rainbow confetti balloon. However, judges including Alan Carr found the outfit 'a bit meh,' though Cherry defended the concept, saying the message was most important.
Reflecting on the lip-sync, Cherry admitted she was surprised by the slow song choice but felt it made for an emotional performance. She has not yet shared the news of her participation with the wider traveller community, but her mother has expressed support.
