Meet the Queens interview... DeDeLicious

Tell us about yourself!

Hello world! My name is DeDeLicious, I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

Describe your drag in five words?

Polished, ridiculous, gargantuan, stupid and boobs!

How does it feel to be a Ru girl?

I feel like it was meant to be, like it was written in a prophecy, that ever since I came out the womb, which was about five minutes ago, I was destined to kick those werk room doors down and get stuck in.

What is a typical DeDeLicious show like?

You can't keep your eyes off me. I like to be camp and stupid. I’m all about the facial expressions and jumping around. I want to be up in the crowd dancing and having a great time! I’ve done gigs in LA, Ibiza and the iconic London Palladium. I just can't get enough. The stage is exactly where I belong.

How long have you been doing drag?

I may only be twenty, but I’ve been evolving for a while! I’ve been a fully-fledged professional drag queen for about a year and a half, but I’ve been practising since I was sixteen. At first, I started playing with makeup in my bedroom, and experimenting with padding as I learned how to shape my body, And for the past few years I’ve really honed my drag craft by learning to sew and create my own outfits. As Dede, I now have unshakeable confidence but I remember my first performance was chaotic. I snapped both of my high heels and I had to do the whole number on my tippy toes!

So you have a connection to Drag Race UK winner, Krystal Versace - tell us more?

Yes, Krystal Versace, also known as the Series 3 winner, is my bestie and drag sister. We’ve known each other since we were 11 years old when we met at school, but DeDe is DeDe, and I just can't wait for everyone to fall in love with ME!

What challenge are you most looking forward to?

All of it! I make most of my own wardrobe. In fact, I made some of Krystal’s winning outfits for series 3, and so I’m really looking forward to conquering in the design challenge. DeDe is ready.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 5 will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer soon.