RuPaul’s Drag Race Champion to Star Alongside Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Iconic Sci-Fi Show
Jinkx Monsoon, the winner of two seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is set to appear in a “major role” in the upcoming series of Doctor Who, the BBC has confirmed.
The drag queen, whose real name is Jerick Hoffer, will join the cast alongside Ncuti Gatwa, who will take on the role of the new Doctor, and Millie Gibson, who will portray his companion, Ruby Sunday.
Monsoon, known for her victory in the All Stars season of Drag Race where she earned the title “Queen of Queens,” brings a unique presence to the long-running sci-fi series. This casting marks the latest addition by Russell T Davies, the writer behind Doctor Who’s successful 2005 revival, who has returned as the show’s showrunner after Chris Chibnall’s departure.
Expressing her excitement, Monsoon shared, “I’m beyond honoured and excited to join the Doctor Who family. Russell T Davies is a genius, and I can’t wait to collaborate with him and the rest of the team. Let’s just hope there’s enough space in the TARDIS for my luggage!”
Russell T Davies responded to Monsoon’s casting, saying, “Amidst a galaxy of stars, Jinkx Monsoon shines the brightest. Her arrival marks a game-changing moment for Doctor Who, and the show will never be the same.”
Monsoon’s role in Doctor Who comes after her sell-out performances as Matron “Mama” Morton in the Broadway production of Chicago, becoming the first drag queen to take on the role. Her career has spanned music, acting, and cabaret, including successful global tours with her musical partner Major Scales.
The drag artist has also appeared in several TV projects, such as CBS’s Blue Bloods and Netflix’s AJ And The Queen.
Her casting has been met with excitement from fellow Drag Race alumni, including Tia Kofi, who tweeted “Such incredible news!!!,” while the official Drag Race account congratulated her.
Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary special episodes will air in November 2023, featuring David Tennant as the fourteenth Doctor, followed by Ncuti Gatwa’s debut as the fifteenth Doctor during the festive period.
Millie Gibson, at 18 years old, will make history as the youngest companion in Doctor Who’s history.
