Michelle Visage has been announced as the new star of Drag Race Down Under.
The 55-year-old icon known for her fierce style will replace RuPaul as host for season 4 of the Stan Original series.
American-born Michelle rose to fame thanks to outrageous competition as a judge after joining the franchise in 2011.
It is the first time in her 15-year history with the show that she has been put in the spotlight as a presenter.
Fans can also look forward to the return of comedian Rhys Nicholson as a judge for Season 4.
Michelle Visage has been announced as the new host of Stan’s Original Series Drag Race Down Under season. Pictured: Michelle on the red carpet in Los Angeles in 2023.
The new series, premiering exclusively on Stan later this year, will see ten hopefuls from Australia and New Zealand compete for a cash prize and the title of ‘Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar’.
“Thank you, RuPaul, for trusting me with one of your beloved shows,” Michelle said of her new role.
‘The colour, humor and outrageousness of Down Under drag holds a special place in my heart. I am willing to do everything in my power to encourage these beautiful queens to believe in themselves and let their inner light shine through.”
American-born Michelle rose to fame thanks to her fierce competitiveness as a judge after joining the franchise in 2011 and her Down Under series will be her first time as a presenter in 15 years. Pictured: Michelle Visage
Meanwhile, franchise stalwart RuPaul Charles will remain involved in the long-running hit series as an executive producer.
“It has been my great honor to bring Drag Race to Australia,” he said in a statement.
“I can’t wait to see the franchise flourish under the leadership of the amazing Michelle Visage.”
It comes after Michelle was announced as the star of concert production The Addams Family: The Comedy Musical in London’s West End in January.
Michelle played the iconic role of Morticia Addams.
Ten hopefuls from Australia and New Zealand will compete for a cash prize and the title of ‘Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar’ in Stan’s new series set to air on the streaming giant later this year. Pictured: Michelle Visage.
