Hey Qween! Explained

Genre:Talk show
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Presenter:Jonny McGovern
Lady Red Couture (org. s1-s8)
Country:United States
Language:English
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Num Series:9 (Original)
1 (Revival)
Runtime:30–41 minutes
Company:Hey Qween! (2014-2021)
World of Wonder (2024–present)
Network:YouTube (2014-2021)
WOW Presents Plus (2024–present)
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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. McGovern continued hosting the show, interviewing the contestants of season 16. 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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major . Michael . Jonny McGovern's HEY QWEEN! Returns As A WOW Presents Plus Original Series . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117024413/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Jonny-McGoverns-HEY-QWEEN-Returns-As-A-WOW-Presents-Plus-Original-Series-20240116 . 2024-01-17 . 2024-01-23 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  2. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 2024-01-16 . 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Talk Show 'Hey Qween!' Sets WOW Presents Plus Debut, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120013131/https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/rupauls-drag-race-talk-show-hey-qween-wow-presents-plus-1235872154/ . 2024-01-20 . 2024-01-23 . Variety . en-US.
  3. Web site: Jones . Jesse . 2018-04-18 . 'Australia is full of gorgeous men': a chat with Hey Qween's Jonny McGovern . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522012812/https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/national-news/australia-gorgeous-men-jonny-mcgovern/168086 . 2022-05-22 . 2024-01-23 . Star Observer . en-US.
  4. News: Leland . John . 2020-08-01 . Lady Red Couture, 'Mother Hen' of a Drag Scene, Dies at 43 . 2024-02-21 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  5. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2019-03-25 . Alexis Mateo reveals the Drag Race incident that shut down production for three weeks . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221025042646/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/alexis-mateo-reveals-the-drag-race-incident-that-shut-down-production-for-three-weeks/ . 2022-10-25 . 2024-01-23 . GAY TIMES . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Valdez . Matt . 2017-04-05 . Cynthia Lee Fontaine on making her triumphant 'Drag Race' comeback after battling cancer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221029225120/https://www.queerty.com/cynthia-lee-fontaine-making-triumphant-drag-race-comeback-battling-cancer-20170405 . 2022-10-29 . 2024-01-23 . Queerty.
  7. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2019-05-20 . Dax reveals the "rude" Drag Race moment that left her heartbroken . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210727112631/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/dax-reveals-the-rude-drag-race-moment-that-left-her-heartbroken/ . 2021-07-27 . 2024-02-22 . Gay Times . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2020-04-25 . Honey Confirms Yvie is Super Hung • Instinct Magazine . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230127182703/https://instinctmagazine.com/honey-davenport-gushes-about-yvie-oddlys-big-talent-watch/ . 2023-01-27 . 2024-01-23 . Instinct Magazine . en-US.
  9. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2020-01-23 . Monique Heart perfectly sums up the problem with racist Drag Race fans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230807152421/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/monique-heart-perfectly-sums-up-the-problem-with-racist-drag-race-fans/ . 2023-08-07 . 2024-01-23 . GAY TIMES . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Valdez . Matt . 2017-05-31 . Nina Bo'Nina Brown opens up about her standout (but rocky) run on "Drag Race" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208144656/https://www.queerty.com/nina-bonina-brown-opens-standout-rocky-arc-drag-race-20170531 . 2023-02-08 . 2024-01-23 . Queerty.
  11. Web site: Valdez . Matt . 2017-07-12 . Ongina on coming out as HIV+ on national TV, and why Raja is to thank for her drag career . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926094542/https://www.queerty.com/ongina-coming-hiv-national-tv-raja-thank-drag-career-20170712 . 2023-09-26 . 2024-01-23 . Queerty.
  12. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 2019-03-18 . The Vixen explains why she left the Drag Race season 10 reunion . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210919162839/https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/the-vixen-explains-why-she-left-the-drag-race-season-10-reunion/ . 2021-09-19 . 2024-01-23 . GAY TIMES . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Valdez . Matt . 2017-05-11 . Dita Von Teese reveals the surprising origins of her iconic drag . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221130000359/https://www.queerty.com/dita-von-teese-reveals-surprising-origins-iconic-drag-20170511 . 2022-11-30 . 2024-01-23 . Queerty.

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