Drag Race UK star Nyongbella has spoken out about the Supreme Court's April ruling that 'woman' and 'sex' refer to biological sex, not gender identity, calling it distressing and a 'legitimacy to bigotry'. In an interview with the Mirror during Trans Awareness Month, the transgender performer said the ruling gives a 'legalised out' for discrimination.
Nyongbella, who gained a cult following on the latest series of BBC's Drag Race UK, said the ruling has left her and many others feeling worried and fearful. 'It feels like that quiet minority is now loud and in the forefront,' she said, adding that it instils a sense that bigoted views are now legally sanctioned.
The star highlighted the importance of Trans Awareness Month, especially now, as a way to build community and provide information. She noted that while she personally feels fortunate to be perceived as female, she is hyper-aware of potential confrontations in public spaces, particularly when travelling to unfamiliar areas.
Nyongbella's comments come as the trans community faces increased scrutiny following the Supreme Court decision, which she says has made everyday activities like using a bathroom more worrying. 'It does leave you with a sense of worry and trepidation,' she concluded.
