Exclusive interview with Gothy Kendoll
That’s a tiny mic!
I know it’s a little cute one!
Sometimes the smallest things are the best.
EXACTLY! [I gesture to my height and Gothy and I laugh] Couldn’t of said it better myself.
[We reset and start the interview properly...]
Gothy hello, how are you, darling?
I'm fabulous thank you, I’m so excited.
I know massive announcement today, how does it feel to finally let the secret out?
Anti-climatic.
Oh...
I’m joking, it's amazing, it's been so much fun. Normally, we just see the photo get uploaded on social media, so we don't actually have like a tangible response. To have a response from fans and being in a place for everyone that loves drag, it's just even more overwhelming and it's so exciting. [The Drag Race UK Vs the World Season 2 cast was announced during Drag Con weekend].
How did it feel to be asked to come back?
It was amazing, I never really thought I'd get the call. I don't why? Because I do think I have a lot to show and I think I've shown a lot of growth since the show. I remember I was on the way to the Christmas markets and I got a call and I was like ugh! I've gotta answer it. But I had like, 5 beers from the German market so I was like, right, this is probably not the best time to answer this and then I said yes! What a mistake. No I’m joking, but it was surreal.
Did you feel any pressure this time because of course, last time probably didn’t go exactly how you planned?
I think there's less pressure because no one really expects me to... I mean I did say crap on the last one, but it's like...
Awww I wouldn’t say crap!
I WOULD! So its like anything's better than that.
Now of all of the different franchises that competed, who did you connect with the most that you didn’t think you would?
I actually really got on with everyone, I know that's so congenial and boring, whatever. But really, get on with Choriza. I really, really liked Tia, everyone. Hannah, I really love Hannah, she's so bubbly and so funny and so camp and I loved being around her. Everyone apart from Jonbers... I’m joking!
That’s the second queen to say that today, I'm trying to get suspicious.
[Gothy gives the side eye to the camera].
Now final question if you were on ‘Who Wants to Become a Drag Millionaire’ episode and you had to call another drag queen to help you with a question who would it be a why?
I dunno, everyone is so stupid... Probably Cheddar [Gorgeous]! She's a doctor isn’t she.
She's got the knowledge!
Yeah, I’d call her. I don’t have her number, but I'll call her.
I know it’s been filmed but best of luck with UK Vs the World. I can’t wait to see how it all pans out.
Thanks dalring, give us a kiss.
[Gothy and I la bise]
Note: Some of this interview has been edited from the original transcript to help with readability.
Special thanks to WOW Presents Plus for having us at Drag Con UK 2024.