Hey Qween!
GenreTalk show
PresenterJonny McGovern
Lady Red Couture (org. s1-s8)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Num series9 (Original)
1 (Revival)
Runtime30–41 minutes
CompanyHey Qween! (2014-2021)
World of Wonder (2024–present)
NetworkYouTube (2014-2021)
WOW Presents Plus (2024–present)

Hey Qween! is a talk show series hosted by Jonny McGovern, first broadcast on YouTube from 2014 to 2021,[1] then revived on WOW Presents Plus in 2024.[2] The first eight seasons were co-hosted by Lady Red Couture prior to her death in 2020. A blend of "gay web series"[3] and LGBTQ talk show,[4] Hey Qween! often features contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race as guests.

History

Before her death, the series was co-hosted by Lady Red Couture. Many contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race have appeared on the show, including Alexis Mateo,[5] Cynthia Lee Fontaine,[6] Dax ExclamationPoint,[7] Honey Davenport,[8] Mo Heart,[9] Nina Bo'nina Brown,[10] Ongina,[11] and The Vixen.[12] Dita Von Teese has also appeared on the show.[13]

2014–2021: YouTube

The series began airing in 2014 on YouTube. Various drag entertainers, including RuPaul's Drag Race alumni would appear as the guests on the show, usually talking about their drag career.

2024: WOW Presents Plus

As season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 5, 2024, Hey Qween! moved to WOW Presents Plus, a subscription-based streaming service owned by World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race.[2] McGovern continued hosting the show, interviewing the contestants of season 16.[2] The episodes aired weekly following the order of the contestants' eliminations, starting with an interview with the first eliminated contestant, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, released on January 22, 2024. Jamal Sims and Raven filled in as guests during the weeks when season 16 did not feature an elimination. Each episode featured a short intro by Kevin Aviance.

Episodes

Original

Season 1 (2014)

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Season 2 (2014-15)

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Season 3 (2015)

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Season 4 (2016)

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Season 5 (2017)

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Season 6 (2018)

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Hey Qween! Beach House (2018)

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Season 7 (2019)

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Hey Qween! Pride (2019)

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Season 8 (2019-20)

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Hey Qween! Qweens Around the Country (2020)

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Hey Qween! Pride 2020 (2020)

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Season 9 (2020-21)

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WOW Presents Plus Revival

Season 1 (2024)

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Season 2 - LIVE from RuPaul's DragConLA (2024)

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References

  1. ^ Major, Michael. "Jonny McGovern's HEY QWEEN! Returns As A WOW Presents Plus Original Series". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived 2024-01-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  2. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2024-01-16). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Talk Show 'Hey Qween!' Sets WOW Presents Plus Debut, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived 2024-01-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. ^ Jones, Jesse (2018-04-18). "'Australia is full of gorgeous men': a chat with Hey Qween's Jonny McGovern". Star Observer. Archived 2022-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  4. ^ Leland, John (2020-08-01). "Lady Red Couture, 'Mother Hen' of a Drag Scene, Dies at 43". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. ^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-03-25). "Alexis Mateo reveals the Drag Race incident that shut down production for three weeks". GAY TIMES. Archived 2022-10-25 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  6. ^ Valdez, Matt (2017-04-05). "Cynthia Lee Fontaine on making her triumphant 'Drag Race' comeback after battling cancer". Queerty. Archived 2022-10-29 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  7. ^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-05-20). "Dax reveals the "rude" Drag Race moment that left her heartbroken". Gay Times. Archived 2021-07-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  8. ^ "Honey Confirms Yvie is Super Hung • Instinct Magazine". Instinct Magazine. 2020-04-25. Archived 2023-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  9. ^ Damshenas, Sam (2020-01-23). "Monique Heart perfectly sums up the problem with racist Drag Race fans". GAY TIMES. Archived 2023-08-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  10. ^ Valdez, Matt (2017-05-31). "Nina Bo'Nina Brown opens up about her standout (but rocky) run on "Drag Race"". Queerty. Archived 2023-02-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  11. ^ Valdez, Matt (2017-07-12). "Ongina on coming out as HIV+ on national TV, and why Raja is to thank for her drag career". Queerty. Archived 2023-09-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  12. ^ Damshenas, Sam (2019-03-18). "The Vixen explains why she left the Drag Race season 10 reunion". GAY TIMES. Archived 2021-09-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  13. ^ Valdez, Matt (2017-05-11). "Dita Von Teese reveals the surprising origins of her iconic drag". Queerty. Archived 2022-11-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-01-23.