Who Should Take Over for RuPaul?

[@mattveslino252]

I think that Bob just has the grit and ability to do it alone, and (this is not a knock or shade against this queen, but) Brooke Lynn is doing just fine over on CDR, and if she can do it, Bob can 100% do it better given her experience. And like you said, Bob is generally the most openly accepting of all types of drag, and once that RuPaul sheen begins to wain on the general public, I'm hopeful that a host like Bob will finally open Drag Race's doors to what the show deems as "unconventional" drag artists - drag kings, trans and non-binary queens, straight queens, bearded queens, bearded kings, etc.

[@JackFedYT]

I am hoping we get a drag king on within the time period of the show still being hosted by Ru

[@wibs2613]

I think (or hope) that Brooklyn would also want more “unconventional” drag artists on Canada’s drag race but cuz it’s connected to wow presents I don’t think she is able too. Hopefully maybe next season

[@humblenepobaby]

@@wibs2613 I think perhaps once rupaul steps down from drag race we will see more kings and queens because I feel like she is the driving force behind not having kings because she has a big part in all of the international seasons.

[@trasher_gooby9921]

@@JackFedYT we all know that ain't gon happen😭 even tho that sucks

[@merrymermaid]

imagine peppermint and monet guest judging!!

[@silviak9753]

Having violet or other fashions queens consistently guest judge the sewing challenges would be amazing and so entertaining. I would love watching a fashion queen critique the outfits over a celebrity guest.

[@annabv55]

I would love Violet to judge. But honestly I think she might be a bit too harsh, especially if she’s going to judge the way she does on the pit stop (I love her for that but I don’t know if the show would) and also I doubt she would agree to it as she doesn’t even watch Drag Race anymore.

[@anusthing]

Violet would make the contestants cry 😭

[@Nana_9150]

this didn't age well.... hahahaha

[@bp2159]

@@Nana_9150 I was thinking the same thing when he was talking about her lol

[@worstkiterchan9207]

@@Nana_9150 could u fill me in?

[@davidsteffan9301]

honestly the argument that bob isn’t a fashion queen doesn’t mean anything bc rupaul isn’t known for pulling the most groundbreaking looks either…like she looks good but most of the times it’s just a dress

[@iwakeupandboomimarat]

UR RIGHT AND U SHOULD SAY IT

[@twylla5]

Seeing what she's capable of with a full team like she has on We're Here is definitely changing that argument

[@beatm6948]

And fashion queens often just aren't the right replacement.

[@du3844-m4v]

If you look across her entire career Rupaul has definitely turned looks. But as she has gotten older and has been working filming a million franchises at once she now prioritizes comfort.

[@grote__julia]

The DISRESPECT.

[@juliettefrediere8349]

*watching this in 2023* I feel like Sasha Colby could also be such an amazing replacement for Ru. She’s so well-established (and was long before her time on drag race) and has made herself out to be “your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen.” It makes a lot of sense as well imo

[@boybriar]

absolutely not. not comedic enough. sorry. bob is the better fit.

[@deyoncew3311]

Just imagine Alaska hosting Drag Race with Willam as her Michelle. The gag 💀💀💀

[@nelumboandrews6762]

THAT WOULD BE FUCKING ICONIC ! Also thematically it makes a lot of fkn sense for the franchise though idk if willam could keep her composure or be as quick in a made for tv way as michele does bit imaginging that makes me smole

[@a.turner8813]

Nah Alaska is a cheater n a brat.

[@ryantelberson]

i’m not the biggest alaska stan but like this would honestly be so amazing. michelle would be their merle ginsberg

[@aloistyler]

NOW THAT IS A SHOW I WOULD WATCH 24/7

[@du3844-m4v]

You guys hype up Willam too much

[@SMAnthonyW]

When Ru retires from the show, I'm pretty sure Michelle will too and Carson & Ross will follow soon after. That makes the entire judges panel open for casting for 3-4 vacancies (1 being the main host i.e. Ru's replacement, and the other 2-3 being other recurring judges). I think for the main host, Bob is a great choice. Like Alaska, Bob is a superfan of drag race and has proven herself outside of the show, and stayed relevant since her season. Personality-wise, I think Bianca would be a good replacement for Michelle (harsh and sometimes controversial criticisms, yet a motherly love), Jinkx would be a good replacement for Ross (she's a great comedy, acting, and improv queen), and Violet would be a great replacement for Carson (fashion goddess).

[@annabv55]

I love and adore and live for Violet but I don’t think she would agree to judge and I think she might be too harsh. Carson isn’t really that harsh. If we’re looking for a fashion queen on the panel I think Raja or Raven would be more realistic. Maybe Gottmik, but she’s still very young and not as experienced as the older queens.

[@mysticalmidnightmask]

Bob has mentioned multiple times that she watches every episode of drag race. I think Raja and Alaska have also stated that they do too, but they don't quite have the same host energy.

[@morley364]

I would also like Nicole Byers to be there. Somehow. I don't know how but I would like to see it.

[@chestergordon7534]

Love this idea but swap out Raja for Violet

[@timekahicks6220]

Your picks are spot on

[@raemonmedina7870]

A permanent panel of Ru-girls and rotating guests judges (celebrities, Ru-girls or non drag race queens) The permanent judges panel should include queens with established careers in their respective fields such as comedy/acting, singing/performance and fashion to make it well balanced.

[@shortangel333]

Just throw in Porkchop as the next Rupaul and call it a day.

[@cian9350]

Shangela, Bob and Trixie surely make the most sense as a trio

[@dmc12397]

Watch Canadas drag race to learn that this format is trash plz

[@kmc16]

@@dmc12397 CDR is fantastic! Judging is more fair with it basically being a vote rather than one person's decision

[@jasonmartin1267]

I like this idea. Maybe even for a completely different show

[@catinthechat01]

RuPaul/Michelle need to be replaced on every international season. Period. Them having the queens represent their home town and knowing nothing about any of these towns is an embarrassment. They impost the American style of drag on other places and do not even try to take it into consideration. They can keep America but need people from those countries to host. My best example is Spain. They had a well rounded panel than knew all of the references.

[@KF-tq2df]

Honestly!!! Seeing Michelle pretend to understand British culture is awful.

[@arsonvamp]

THIS!! especially as an aussie, it’s infuriating seeing ru and michelle not even bother trying to understand aussie and kiwi culture. and only having one actual australian and ZERO kiwis on the panel is dumb as hell and i hate it.

[@360daystolive9]

I do agree, but I feel like a compromise could be made where rupaul is there but the other judges are all local. This to me is just because now that there’s international seasons, rupaul’s drag race itself has sort of just become the us branch, therefore taking away international queen’s chance to be actually on RUPAULs drag race when that’s a lot of people’s dreams. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but as a person who’s been watching this show since they were a little kid and idolized rupaul and the show, I’d hate to put my life work into finally being accepted only to find not quite what I’ve been promised.

[@Lilydu972mag]

I definitely agree that's why I love Drag Race France, hosted by Nicky Doll (obviously they had to cause Ru can't speak French) and I can't wait to watch Drag Race Canada with Brook Lynn Hytes. A lot of the time Ru just misses the cultural references and it's very embarrassing to witness

[@catinthechat01]

@@Lilydu972mag If you haven't already, you need to watch the Spain seasons because the judging was done by well known professionals in their fields and the host was fantastic. Honest reviews and no rigs. Anytime Ru and Michelle aren't judging means the show is 1000% better.

[@ab41099]

i think just introducing another drag queen to the judging panel would be a good way to set up the idea of someone replacing ru. like replacing the position carson/ross have with a permanent drag queen, or having a couple drag queens rotate the way ross and carson do. i feel like that would introduce the idea of another drag queen sitting with rupaul and make replacing ru easier (from the perspective of fans).

[@satheen_fr]

totally agree

[@luckas221a]

Having Brooke Lynn as CDR host is a step in that direction too, and she's neither a winner nor even miss congeniality. She was 2nd place which is big, and she's a canadian queen which made it all too convenient, but yeah, that's my point

[@elizabethwood2063]

Yeah I wanna see Ru do Take Your Daughter To Work Day

[@poopnoodle9563]

Yes I see Symone, or trixie or aquaria

[@ASH-so7wp]

replace "the Hilarious Ross Matthew"

[@agurbenur3716]

I think Bob, Trixie and Raja would be such a solid judge/host trio

[@hamzaahmedyt]

trixie was the only drag queen who was a judge for queen of the universe and shes in every wow project mostly and was consistently hosting pitstop… so regardless of personal bias her taking ru’s spot wouldn’t surprise me at all

[@elizimmer3838]

Yeah, Trixie is objectively the correct one to guess. She's already getting all the gigs.

[@ileolai]

yeah she gets the gigs bc she has the right kind of charisma, she's the only one i can see replacing rupaul

[@freddiet.rowlet525]

Regardless of how long Ru should stay doing US seasons, I definitely think that UK and Down Under should become just "Drag Race" franchises rather than being judged by RuPaul. One of the only complaints I've had as a Brit on the first 2 seasons of Drag Race UK is the number of times when either British references go completely over Ru and Michelle's heads or when challenges feel like they ask the queens to play up stereotypes instead of interpreting the challenge naturally.

[@TheLastEgg08]

And they also don’t understand that drag changes from country to country. Where in the US it’s more about polish and pageants, in the UK for example it’s all about comedy, singing and giving a show even in a shake and go wig and an ice cream cone.

[@jaycepptx]

I agree. I would love to see an episode in each season where Ru shows up on set and judges an episode or something. Hell, even Michelle Visage.

[@melindamuller4466]

I really think Bob is the most balanced and open minded queen.

[@CoalaCalavera]

It’s interesting hearing Katya cited as a possible reason people wouldn’t be receptive to Alaska, when Katya herself said Ru’s protege is undeniably Alaska.

[@twylla5]

Katya has also said many many times that she was in no way robbed on either of her seasons, and that has in no way stopped her delusional fans.

[@michelepella2768]

@@twylla5 drag race fandom is full of crazy people 💀 I love Katya, huge fan, but give it a break! AS2 was _five years_ ago

[@elizimmer3838]

@@twylla5 Nope. It's a fact that Alaska was favored. Katya literally cannot say so because of her contract, and the only time she openly went and admitted the judges wouldn't let her win unless she sent Alyssa home, the video was quickly down. You need to seek professional help immediately if you cannot recognize how rigged that season was. Katya's just not bigger about it because she is more successful than Alaska.

[@twylla5]

@@elizimmer3838 Exhibit A

[@Austib_]

@@elizimmer3838 Delusional fan behavior

[@jonnywolFIFA]

You can't underestimate how essential Ru has been to wider branding. Like the catchphrases, the songs, her voice, it's a big deal isn't it. You'd need a queen that would be willing to impress their charisma over the franchise, to have a sort of magnetism and authority that makes their judgement supreme. You need a real Mother, you know.

[@nelumboandrews6762]

Yeah fr! She is the whole thing in a way that goes unoticed bc shes been everywhere for so long

[@Kat-nq5jw]

I think that’s why Trixie would be the best option for her replacement. Watching QOTU she absolutely has the charisma on tv to hold her own, and already has a lot of music, catchphrases, businesses, etc. I feel like more than anyone she would have the staying power.

[@desubysnusnu]

@@Kat-nq5jw Trixie is fun & full of dad jokes like Ru but she will be easily intimidated & overpowered by other queens. to be a host you need to be able to hold your authority. Trixie isn't known to be headstrong compared to many like Bianca, Bob or even Violet.

[@inventions178]

@@desubysnusnu She literally hosted Queens of the Universe

[@flamexprincessxx4336]

@@Kat-nq5jw i can’t see anybody else !

[@diablo666bagels2]

one thing that I would like to mention about alaska is that she already hosts and runs her own annual pageant. for those that don't know, she started her own pageant, the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition. despite alaska's love for drag race, her pageant works almost against drag race, as it's used mostly to showcase all forms of drag including bio queens, drag kings, alternative queens, etc, that drag race is known to ignore. I personally think she is a great host of the pageant, and that her hosting drag race might open up the doors for more inclusivity since that's the main goal of her own pageant. Is it likey she would host? not really. but she's one of my favorites and I think she'd be great for the franchise :)

[@ThunderJams]

Even before RuPaul retires, I think it would be cool to see former queens on the show in judging/teaching positions. Everyone's said about how they should have Bob or anyone else write and direct comedy challenges instead of... whatever goes on currently, like how they had Alyssa teach choreo that one time. But I also think it would be great if each week there was a rotating spot on the panel for a former contestant relevant to that episode! Queens like Gottmik or Raja or Raven for a fashion challenge, Jinkx or Dela for Snatch Game, etc. Think about how excited people get when queens they love show up as lip sync assassins on All Stars - imagine that every episode when your favourite former queen makes a cameo on the panel. And just imagine seeing the contestants sweat when they hear Violet is going to be judging the ball. Currently, this probably won't happen because there is no way Ru would let another drag queen on the same panel as him (probably out of fear of him getting shown up). But I think it would be a really neat idea for them to try! And it would help to have someone on the judging panel actually know what you are going through as a fromer contestant.

[@frickinfrick8488]

Honestly I’d love to see Bob’s Drag Race, she’s such a funny and kindhearted queen I think she’d be a great choice. I could say the same for Symone, I’d be really happy with either of them.

[@mysticalmidnightmask]

heck bob already has "drag queen" IN HER NAME. Her brand is drag lol

[@do_cs]

I would love to see a trio instead of just one queen, and I want to see queens who really GET IT. I would love to see Bob, DeLa and Alaska being judges TOGETHER.

[@do_cs]

but I would still want to see Ru judging All Stars bc it's only right...

[@c.jhamblin5759]

If that was announced I'd have a darn stroke

[@raisercruise7408]

Such a great idea!!! This makes sense with my French vanilla fantasy

[@a.turner8813]

Alaska cheats and is a brat. Nah

[@tovi3280]

Replace Alaska with a fashion queen and yesss, like maybe violet or especially Symone

[@rohitdsouza4303]

Bob to me is the obvious choice. She kind of showcases everything a replacement would need on We're Here. Shes compassionate and understanding to individuals of all backgrounds, drag inclinations, etc. She manages a large team that aids her in bringing her looks to light (literally every single look on season two was a shoot). She's incredibly likeable and charismatic, and not to mention she's outrageously funny. Her comedy special's are incredibly well-reviewed, she's emmy-nominated, and she knows how to create a certified bop and market herself. She has the biggest non-WOW review show on KZbin (Sibling Watchery/Purse First Impressions), and she actively loves the franchise. There is no one more qualified.

[@Amanda-js9cw]

Symone doesn’t just remind me of a young rupaul, I think Symone reminds RU of a young rupaul. Her or Bob would be my top picks.

[@marldlra9943]

Symone is good but ....... I dont think she is a fully and well rounded queen like bob for example

[@eoincampbell1584]

@@marldlra9943 Yeah it's not like Symone can do acting, performance, comedy, and fashion... oh wait. Seriously what is Symone meant to be not well rounded in? The argument I do get is that Symone is quite young to be the next host, she'd be younger than a lot of the potential competitors and doesn't have the longest drag career to back up the position of judge.

[@eoincampbell1584]

@@marldlra9943 Since when does the host have to make her own wigs and sew her own outfits? Also wait how many queens even make their own wigs? I'm pretty sure most don't.

[@florijnwillemsen5262]

@@eoincampbell1584 exactly, ru doesn’t even do her own stuff too

[@marldlra9943]

@@eoincampbell1584 I'TS MY OPINION .......

[@peteartieda58]

Of the winner's circle we have right now, I think it's really between Bob and Trixie, actually it SHOULD be Bob AND Trixie. Giving the role to 1 queen are big shoes to fill. It's inevitable that people will point out the "weaknesses" of the queen replacing Ru. I think that Bob and Trixie compliment each other well as hosts and cover each other's weaker points. They've shown they have chemistry when Bob had to fill in for Katya on the Trixie and Katya show. They're also the most "commercial" of winners and the ones with the most active connection to the franchise. Certain winners who are also great choices are a little too detached to the franchise making them sorta unlikely to be chosen like as you said Alaska and Bianca. I do get the case for Symone as they're very well received and of the recent winners was the one who made a huge mark with Ru. They would be a great choice to continue pushing for the newer audience. But yeah they're a little bit green to be given the job I think. The ideal situation for me is to have Bob and Trixie, then a rotating panel for the other winners and other established queens like Shangela and Dela, then a celebrity judge. Although the All Winners season is around the corner and we don't know maybe there would be other names thrown in the mix. One last thing I think it's for the best that Ru let's go of the UK series and Down Under and have their respective winners or any reputable personality take over the spin offs. If we're getting more international All Stars then it's better for him to focus on the main franchise, US All Stars and the international All Stars.

[@pyrolusite_d]

Omg can you imagine Bob and Pep on the panel?! The show cant be done then, they'd die laughing every episode. 😆

[@georgialamb370]

“But is it fashion?”

[@arislamb35]

"oh the fracking?"

[@cyberpunkfashionblyawesome]

Race

[@avabricknell4140]

Okay this is definitely on my dream panel 😭

[@mysticalmidnightmask]

I mean... that just reminds me of when ru died laughing at "vanjie" from michelle. Same dynamic, also the amount of charisma from both Pep AND Bob?! The show would be amazing. Also given how mean the show has been the past couple seasons, Bob and Pep, I think would also give much warmer and kinder critiques.

[@mikeparkinson1695]

My own take on this is that the winner of all winners season should be given the opportunity first as to whether they want to accept the position when Ru retires. This being said, it’s been hinted at that Jinkx Monsoon is likely the strongest contender and I think would be an amazing host and I think she would accept because she generally has less on her plate than super exposed queens like Bianca. If not Jinkx, I think it would/should be Bob or Trixie.

[@offbalanceg]

I’m calling it now that Ru will make it through season 22 of the US edition. I have no reasoning or thought behind this lol

[@SgtPepper2411]

I absolutely love Symone, but she’s just so young. Again, maybe in a few years. Until then, Bob would have my vote with Raja as her Michelle.

[@mysticalmidnightmask]

Bob is defos way more seasoned, like Bob's charisma is just off the charts. I could see Symone getting there but she needs way more time.

[@jaycepptx]

I like the Raja as her Michelle move. I think that is really good.

[@alishashah842]

Team Robert for sure ! I personally would love a revamp of the judging panel to include Bob and a rotating drag Queen chair

[@Jacob42086]

Bob and Blair st Clare 🤣🤣🤣☠️

[@alishashah842]

@@Jacob42086 ☠️ ☠️

[@raemonmedina7870]

Imagine Bob, Monet and Peppermint as the hosts/judges

[@satheen_fr]

@@raemonmedina7870 if this doesn't happen, we'll cancel the show

[@ivy5387]

I think Michelle should stay on after Ru leaves for a bit as a transitional period. I would say Bob, Violet and Michelle together! Not one host but the three of them sharing the role. And bring back other queens in rotating judge roles like they do with Ross and Carson

[@jaycepptx]

I feel it. I think Michelle, Carson, and the other man should have a rotating seat; the main host; and another rotating drag queen for the challenge.

[@ethanflanagan6700]

I honestly think Shea would make a great host-- she's one of the most well-rounded and knowledgable queens and she's funny and shady but also can be warm. Like thinking about all of the Shea/NBB stuff in Season 9 I think she handled it really well in a way that would make her a great host

[@JackFedYT]

I absolutely love Shea so much and wish I included at least a little segment about her, raven, and jaida in hindsight

[@swansawng]

@@JackFedYT raven especially because she has been working closely with rupaul for years and even hosts a reality show on WOW

[@C_Steele81]

I love Shea but she'd be a terrible hostess.

[@RuloohRdz97]

Shea a good host? LMAOOOOOOOOO she can’t even host the pit stop

[@johnh1452]

Shea Coulee??? This has to be a joke

[@classicallycommie6266]

I know Dela and shangela dominated their all stars but I feel like the trixie controversy was a but overblown I mean the only challenge she messed up on was snatch game and even then she was the third worst so you can't say she didn't slay the competition honestly I just think shangela, Dela, and trixie had massive winner energy and would've deserved it

[@alishashah842]

Also as you said - replace all spin offs Ru hosted with winners (or even get Courtney Act if willing after Ru leaves)

[@raemonmedina7870]

I can see The Vivienne as the host of UK.

[@ThemedNumber02]

Bob is hilarious, experienced, talented, and wise enough to critique the girls but also maintain the show’s funny and lighthearted nature. I watch her Purse First Reviews and she brings up so many nuanced perspectives.

[@whateverworksmate.721]

I'm definitely down for Bob or Symone or the rotating panel. I'm a big Trixie fan, but I don't think she'd want to do it to be honest. She's always working on 10 different things at a time, so I don't think she'd wanna be tied down by being the host, like you said. She can be part of the rotation tho, that'd be cute.

[@jackreinhold3156]

Nicki Doll is hosting Drag Race France. And even she wasn’t high in placement on S12, she is an AMAZING host. Like it’s very genuine and the Season feels right. She is funny, she makes good critiques and she has a nice presence on the show. If you didn’t watch Drag race France i highly recommand you to watch it it’s great

[@kelseylaurent]

I feel like both Bob & Trixie TOGETHER would be a good fit. When I see them together in a interview their chemistry is absolutely insane.

[@TylerPetty98]

Out of this list I definitely think Bob is the stand-out pick. I think the new host would also need to fill the role of a producer as well since Ru is also the executive producer. We’ve had some AWFUL seasons that really came down to some bad producer riggory, and I think Bob has the leadership and vision to truly change the course of Drag Race. I also think Trixie would also make for a great producer, since she has an eye for what makes good content branding, and TV, though the likelihood of her filling the role is far less than Bob. but I do pose another option: Jinkx Monsoon

[@artecco]

Imagine a full panel with: Bob the Drag Queen, Violet, Trixie and Symone (or Gottmik)? Get rid of Michelle, Ross and Carson and a full panel of diverse drag queens with opposite points of views

[@benjaminjackson9449]

you kind of need a panel with queens and people who dont do drag but have a relationship with the art form

[@artecco]

@@benjaminjackson9449 all the drag queens I mentioned have a strong relationship with other art forms! Violet and Symone/Gottmik with fashion, BoB the Drag queen and Trixie with comedy, Trixie with make up and music, what else you want???? Carson is getting bit outdated, and Ross? The "hilarious" Ross Mathews? 🙄🤣

[@benjaminjackson9449]

@@artecco What i meant was, have a well rounded queen who posses the same star power as Rupaul. But also have a panel of celebrities (whetehr singers, models, artists), who have a relationship with the drag scene and properlly judge the queens. Having a panel of queens is great, but that kind of negates the purpose of drag race. These queens are being prepped and coached to be stars and enter an industry that is beyond just the drag scene. So it would be fitting to have them judged by other queens and a collection of people who are mainstays in the entertainemnt industry.

[@dor4376]

My god... Gottmik? 😂😂😂

[@RylieJMee]

Hear me out - Bob and Violet🤪 Bob is SO well rounded, all over, has the big personality, respects all types of drag and has the big personality to host the show. Violet replacing Michelle, knows her fashion and can be the lead in what there is to say about the runway. Although you have good bonds with monet etc etc, Monet wouldn’t add anything Bob didn’t already apart from their humour and rapport together. And I feel like Bob and Violet would work really well together from seeing videos of them🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chillcloak]

First of all, great video as per usual. I do think that a lot of the fandom would probably agree with your choices, especially Bob. A rotating panel of queens would be nice as well, especially if the cast is diverse and excels at different things so as to properly judge the variety of challenges. I’m actually curious to hear what your choices might be for your own personal fantasy season. Now that Uk vs the World is a thing, anything is a possibility.

[@JackFedYT]

I've thought about that for a while. I need to narrow down my choices intro something that would be extremely entertaining.

[@antoniorocha214]

Bob would be the best. She has tv experience, she won her season, she has a podcast with Mo, and she is one of the most knowledgeable about all the queens both during and after their seasons.

[@TheVendettaMcQueen]

In general, I think it would be a great idea for Bob and Symone to sort of be co-hosts? And then, have a revolving panel, of course, but with a few mainstays. Having someone like Trixie or Raven who knows a lot about makeup, Violet or Raja for fashion, Shangela or Alyssa for choreography, etc.

[@charlottep4222]

I think replacing rupaul with a pair of hosts, one specializing in runway and looks and the other specializing in performance, would be a good solution. Violet and Trixie, Raja and Bianca, something like that. Then all the bases are covered and the weight of replacing ru wouldn’t fall just onto one queens shoulders.

[@beedoo000]

raja and bianca YES!

[@TheAbigailDee]

TAMMIE BROWN SUPREMACY OKAY ABSOLUTELY. Runway themes include Walking Children in Nature, Finding a Dead Body, and Teletubbies from Mars!

[@chelseataylor5244]

Oh please just 1 episode with Tammie hosting? Pretty please 🙏🏽 The world would be changed.

[@brandonhaworth98]

I would love for Courtney to replace Ru because if you watched her on Celebrity Big Brother in the UK you know she’s full of integrity and push for equality when it comes to drag culture so I feel if Courtney would take the job there would be a HELLUVA lot more representation for kings, trans and cis performers

[@ClaireWritesSometimes]

Honestly I do think that The Vivienne, with support from Alan and Graham, would be a great host for Drag Race UK, maybe with Lawrence (plus Krystal and future winners, but I see Lawrence having the experience and humour advantage here) on a form of co-host rotation depending on the challenge. I can also see a couple of format changes with Ru gone that could give the whole show more of a feel of a British show. Like, I could imagine The Vivienne being the main in-studio host but perhaps Lawrence goes out roaming on the streets with a microphone for public opinions, or in clubs and bars. That could be fun, and you'd get some iconic British public quote moments.

[@swansawng]

In reality it’ll probably be a couple of them bc the amount of pressure of a sole heir to the throne …far too much

[@chrisstewart2125]

I know this will never happen, but I would love to see Willam as a host. Looking at all the behind the scenes interviews and deleted scenes (her standing up against Sharon using the n-word, requiring better treatment on set, apparently volunteering to lip sync for her life since she was team captain) she could be a great host and mentor who would also make sure the queens are treated like humans.

[@catys.m9108]

I would say Manilla, but she is already starting her own show. Otherwise I think bob the drag queen or Raja would be great, or jujubee. Even if someone of the younger queens are great, I don’t think most of them have the maturity to take over for Ru.

[@catys.m9108]

@SevnLi she is starting her own drag race in the Philippines

[@jellyjoe]

I'd have said that they should do similar to Canada's Season 1 with guest hosts BUT those hosts are past winners and which episode they host is geared to what they are known for. Violet = Ball Challenge, Bianca = Stand Up, Raja = Design Challenge, Jinx = Acting Challenge, Trixie = Singing Challenge etc. EDIT: That idea has been included

[@eddiebannayan7203]

absolutely agree, bob would be an incredible pick for the show. she's also super knowledgable on drag race and still does reviews (sibling watchery/purse first impressions) so that is definitely an added bonus. monet, bob, alaska and willam actually did a drag race trivia night on the sibling rivalry patreon that was super funny. bob is the moment

[@kitlee172]

Surely Ru has people lined up to replace her, if God forbid, anything happens to her. That is one massive empire she has, from what I’ve heard about the contracts the contestants must sign. The music business part alone is one of the most lucrative aspects.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

I think the fact that Raven is given her own reality show and by how Ru particularly fond of Bob, it's safe to say that these two are the high contenders for the Ru-spot :p

[@lssmble]

Wasn't it revealed that Bob wasn't even invited to the all stars winners ssn?

[@doc_tor_green]

Bob is definitely the best pick for now, and I could definitely see other famous queens coming as guest judges each episode/season. I know we all love to see older and famous queens come to visit the girls on the show, and I'd love to see more of that. With a change in host, it could be the occasion to bring those talented and iconic queens to judge as well. It would create a stronger sense of community and could give for amazing tv moments.

[@ronanyomu5967]

If my I was rupaul I would cancel the whole franchise, let the younger ones start their own show. New beginnings and new shows. No way I will let no one take my legacy and perhaps smear it or make it fail.

[@Thegayweasel]

Personally I think that Shangela would be the best fit, because 1) she has been there almost from the start of the franchise, but has continued to keep relevant untill this day, 2) she IS the working girl who is sooo sooo good in making a name for yourself. And as the "new leader" of the franchise you need that. Tbh I don't think being a winner is totaly neccesary, look at Brooklyn for example, and I think the fact that Shangela probably would have won if it wasn't for the jury twist speaks in her favor.

[@IBG000]

Bob makes the most sense as a middle judge. He gets irreverent humor, appreciates high fashion, knows references, etcetcetc

[@vitor8048]

Raja is the right answer.

[@jessepretorius1456]

I think Bob is by far the best option for Host, for all the reasons listed. I think she’d be better than Ru currently is/has been. I would then replace Michelle with Alaska as Head Judge. Then as a duo would be pure excellence. I’d then have Nicole Byers and Rachel Bloom rotating as the new Carson/Ross and helping with songs/writing/directing challenges which would heavily help the level of comedy challenges by bringing actual parody and satire back into the show. And then have the guest judges be one Celeb Dawl, and one alumni contestant that serves as mentor for the week, kind of like the rotating idea. Dela is Snatch Game mentor, Utica/Raja for a Sewing Challenge; Trixie for Branding; Venus D Lite for a Madonna Rusical etc. I also think the duo of Bob and Alaska smoothed over a lot of the controversial feuds Ru himself has with multiple alumni. People like Willam, Courtney, The Vixen, Pearl, Tamisha and more, hurt The show’s reputation due to Ru himself. But all of these are on better/civil terms with Alaska and/or Bob, and that means moving forward Production can attempt to mend those bridges which would help the show’s reputation.

[@3ekaust]

Just when i saw the title my first thought was "bob, it has to be bob"

[@ReunionMana]

I think there's a very strong case for Raven taking over. I don't wanna post a whole essay on it, but it's clear she's the girl Ru trusts the most out of them all (obviously, she does Ru's makeup ffs), and I mean it's not like she's got a background job even--Ru brings her into the Werkroom and along onto various TV appearances too. The precedent is set for Ru to let Raven take over. If she said "I'm stepping down and now Raven will be the host," I would not be surprised.

[@alderpotz]

At this point in time, I think Trixie has proven herself to be the one of the biggest names next to Rupaul. She's worked a lot in the mainstream media and has establised herself as a business mogul and a winner in all her ventures. She's now well connected with her may celeb friends and she's a good friend to WOW and the producers. And i guess at that time when Ru retires, Trixie was at the stage where she's much more established and she'll relatable to both older and younger generation of fans.

[@airtempest8945]

Roxxxy Andrews lowkey would be iconic as a host, because she knows how to be both a front runner and a flat lining contestant, and I think she would be able to actually treat the girls better. Kennedy would also be a great one for the same reason. We stan miss Kennedy Davenport.

[@JackFedYT]

I’ll always accept any reason to give us more of Roxxxy and Kennedy

[@airtempest8945]

@@JackFedYT I mean, we've seen with Brooke that she always crowns people who've been in the bottom two twice 😂

[@melindamuller4466]

I don't think either one of them has the hosting power needed, but what do I know; I know it's not entirely the same, but Roxxxy was really uncomfortable hosting the comeback challenge in AS2.

[@TheAbigailDee]

Underrated but amazing ideas

[@elizimmer3838]

When did Kennedy flatline? Top 4 on 7, second place on AS3. Kennedy has a great track record.

[@abel9653]

i LOVE violet but trixie did say that the pitstop episode with violet was heavily edited down, she apparently was a lot more rude/critical. they can always ask her to “lower down” her personality, but i’m not sure if she’d do that

[@willcompton1721]

I personally feel like alaska, trixie, and peppermint would all make outstanding hosts, but only time will tell. I do really like the rotating queen judging panel idea tho.

[@BIGGEEshorty01285]

I don't think anyone should replace Ru. Once Ru is done, the show should be done. A new show should take over. I really feel that "Legendary" would be a great successor once they work out all the kinks...

[@ania1656]

I think that you forget about one important thing why consider Trixie: She has a really good interactions with everyone on the screen ! And none other queen has that (in my opinion)

[@elizimmer3838]

This. Trixie has great chemistry with everyone, and is a natural at hosting.

[@joaoalmeida5926]

fuck that. Make an all stars season to decide that

[@nadja9900]

Honestly having former contestants judge seems so much more fun to me than the regular judges😂 Like the show only exists because of THEM and they have so much to share

[@selayeo]

"Bob the Drag Queen's Race" would be such a good name ong

[@creepyspookyicky]

Alaska & Bob are my top choices and I'd like to see them do it together. I love them both & they're super great performers & they work well with each other. 💚

[@carlabarca9156]

Bob is probably the BEST choice.

[@Ebele89]

Hear me out… a Trio of Bob, Violet, and Alaska with Bob being the main mentor Rupaul figure, Violet filing in the beauty/ fashion critique and Alaska bringing the overall drag encyclopedia references knowledge. Then two rotating guest judges.

[@FluentlyFletch]

One name. Serena Cha Cha. Periodt.

[@soopy.m]

or we just have a panel of nicole byer

[@mikestankiewicz716]

Should honestly be hosted by a panel of 5-6 diverse drag queens (comedy, beauty/body, fashion, pageant, non-traditional, performance)

[@victorriaxo]

if top model taught me anything it's that when the main host leaves the franchise it all goes down hill...

[@Stanasaur]

I’d like to see bob as ru Trixie as ross and violet as Michelle

[@diegollanos9078]

let’s be real, if Symone is hosting Gigi is taking Michelle’s place

[@cianduffy9041]

Gigi is great but I don't think she would be amazing as a main judge especially not when trying to fill Michelle's spot

[@cucis1688]

absolutely not

[@samharris8270]

no…

[@boop3550]

Violet for Michelle Replacement ✋😤

[@roryallan9711]

Raja, Bianca, Alaska and Bob would b an iconic panel of judges

[@bstnbby]

imo if a rpdr queen were to replace ru, they would def need to have had a lasting impact on the community, for example bob, trixie, alaska. i also think they should have won a crown, securing a somewhat “rupaul” level of drag status. detailed knowledge of the history of drag and pop culture is also super important too.

[@elizimmer3838]

Alaska had no impact on the community outside of snake emojis and Katya hitting her with party.

[@Ijbolivia]

BOB. THE. DRAG. QUEEN. THE WINNER OF SEASON 8.

[@itsforby]

Hi - just side note here. You mentioned that Shangela has not won the show which works against her. I disagree - Brooklyn won nothing, and arguably had less "TV moments" and "Fan Reaction" than Shangela had, and yet Brooklyn is the host of Canada's Drag Race two seasons in a row.

[@l1ttlebunny_]

she’s also Canadian tho so that’s a big part of why she got picked i think

[@lucia.4354]

i genuienly can't imagine anyone but Bob doing it

[@garymichaelgallien9382]

Shangela is lacking charisma as evidenced by her lack of rapport when working with many of the other queens. Many simply don't like working with her.

[@alishashah842]

Are you referring to AS3? I haven’t heard much else negative about Shangela otherwise

[@airtempest8945]

@@alishashah842 Christmas Special, she was the reason Jasmine walked off before Cfs were recorded. That and her going to Puerto Viarta with Silky and Vanjie during like peak quarantine was a...choice.

[@JackFedYT]

That’s interesting, didn’t really consider that!

[@alishashah842]

@@airtempest8945 Thank you ! I totally didn’t realise

[@emcustard]

Another point away from Alaska is that she told her then-bf spoilers about the season before it aired. When he found out about the cheating, he shared those spoilers it all came back to her. I know spoilers are really common now, but the idea of the host being the one to leak them wouldn’t sit well with many people.

[@charlestrinidad1731]

I think Bob and Alaska would be great hosts and judges. They’ve already done it on Dragula and are more open on different types of drag and they know fashion and makeup, although not extensively as the look queens but well enough to have an eye for looks. Others mentioned here such as Symone and Shangela are charismatic but not well enough to be a host. They do make great TV but the guidance portion of being a judge or host doesn’t feel enough.

[@MattWhiteMattWPBS]

Left field suggestion: Sasha Velour. Just for the absolute art of it, and the fuckery of the swerve in expectations it would create. Can you IMAGINE what "you're playing too safe" would start to encompass? Incredibly unlikely to happen, but it would be glorious chaos.

[@radlee974]

God. This is SUCH a hard question to answer! (Good on ya, Jack, for attempting to do so!!) Now, should they pick just one queen to takeover for Ru, I’d have to go with Bob, personally. Having said that, I would rather retire the rest of the judges along with Ru and replace them _all_ with queens. (As the executive producer, the show would _still_ be called _RuPaul’s_ Drag Race. And Ru would also be the get last guest judge every season as well.) So then we’re back to deciding which queens to replace Ru, Michelle, Ross, and Carson with. Hahaha. Now, while there are _several_ different ways to make the decision, as well _tons_ of wonderfully capable and extremely talented queens to choose from, I would personally want to go with four (obviously) amazingly talented queens whom also have astounding, and already proven chemistry along with great success. (These two qualifications are basically a surefire way of ensuring that the show remains entertaining AF. I also decided that it would make the most sense/be the most “fair” that all four queens are also winners!) So, having said all of that, the four queens that I would go with (In alphabetical order.) Bob The Drag Queen, Jinx Monsoon, Monét X Change, and Trixie Mattel. Not only are all four of these queens _amazingly_ talented, as well as _incredibly_ successful, they also each have truly _phenomenal_ chemistry with one another. Which would most certainly make for an awesome viewing experience. Anyway, that’s what *I* would do when Ru eventually retires! (Of course this would all be dependent on whether or not each one of these queens would be willing to join the show in this capacity. Which, honestly, who knows if they would or not!)

[@KF-tq2df]

OMG Bob and peppermint would be so bloody good

[@Elliot18]

No Bias here, The 3 queens that I could see taking over the US version would be Bob, Raven or Symone. Then for Uk probably The Vivienne and I would love for Courtney to take over down under (just not sure if Ru would allow that😬)

[@juniorpnhr]

It's just pathetic not having Courtney hosting Drag Race Down Under

[@goof1387]

okay okay but can we just agree on one thing,,, it is so important for a black queen to be the next host. i don't even think there can be an argument there. as good as alaska or trixie or whoever- could be, drag race has been such a good show for queer ppl of color because ru was a poc host and there has been racial diversity

[@rayniebee]

I've always thought finding more opportunities to have Drag Race veterans return to the show would be such a treat for fans. Like, have a veteran queen serve a mentor role in the work room similar to Tim Gunn in Project Runway, or have queens like Alyssa and Laganja do the choreography for dance challenges, and queens like Jinkx, Adore, Trixie for musical challenges, and also just have more actual queens on the judging panel. I mean, they love to keep bringing back Jujubee; why not have her as a regular judge instead of putting her through the ringer again and again. And I think that would be a great way to sort of test the waters for a potential new host if/when Ru retires. All of that aside, I think Bob is definitely the best fit to fill Ru's shoes, and I would love to see it. I think she has a maturity and gravity that would work super well as a host, and it would be cool to see Monet or Pep filling a Michelle Visage kind of capacity.

[@branbran1492]

The grand prize of the all-winner’s season should be the opportunity to take over for ru lmao

[@archieharding2042]

Surprised raven wasn’t brought up?? She’s genuinely Ru’s favourite and she already appears in every season, I see her as very very likely

[@cucis1688]

because she's super controversial

[@ilovepiper666]

I think Trixie should do it, she is the most successful, she knows what drag is, she is shady..... I know she is not a fashion queen but her lewks are improving and it's now at impressive level, but I can see Bob doing it too, she just needs a makeup artist for her and she is ready to go.

[@luciferyaaa]

I always thought Asia O'Hara would make a great replacement. She has such a radiant, motherly energy, gives great advice, and is good in a lot of domains ; comedy, acting, fashion... I'd just really like to see her do it ! And her speech in the season 10 reunion after the Vixen left, about how Drag queens are meant to help one another, that the LGBT community needs to land a hand to those who cry for help, I thought it was amazing, and she's just a treasure.

[@samharris8270]

trueeee

[@marekvojtko1846]

Am I the only one who does not feel that way about her? I don't know, she seemed pretty harsh actually, especially to Miz Cracker and Kameron.

[@caligulalonghbottom2629]

@@marekvojtko1846 I agree. To me she seems like one of those faux positivity and faux woke folks.

[@mkmk-bf9pq]

I have to say I don't think Alaska would be a good takeover especially due to their controversies with racism, transphobia. WOW isn't gonna make a mistake with a controversial host. I don't think anyone who has competed on drag race has a good shot at taking over the show as it just wouldn't look good. I think it'd be the most logical to have an iconic queen that is known around drag race but not on it.

[@lokinorsea456]

I can’t wait to throw a trident at someone in the comments to defend Bob

[@AnthonyAlexzander]

Honestly when Ru retires, they should phase out Michelle and instead put iconic drag race pairs. Ru and Michelle are friends and it’s a good cop bad cop situation. I think keeping that energy is important. So an ever changing duo like Raja & Raven, Bob & Monét, Trixie & Katya, Jaida & Heidi, Alaska & Willam. Of course other queens too, with a good pairing to match the energy the two main judges Ru & Michelle, have always given.