“If you’re not watchingUntucked, you’re only getting half the story.”
It’s the infamous quote attached to the companion series toRuPaul’s Drag Race.
The extra time allows viewers to spend a bit more time with the queens following their runway presentations.
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Over the years, we have quoted the best moments.
The devoted fan base can’t get enough.
Now, celebrating Season 17, Untucked feels a bit different.
And it’s been intentional.
That was when the idea of Untucked was born," she said.
“It was about experiencing the queens free of producer fingerprints.
It was an opportunity to connect more deeply with them.
The companion series used to be split inside the Gold Bar and the infamous Interior Illusions Lounge.
It allowed for separate conversations, but the ultimate drama.
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly were staples of the mid-aughts.
When Untucked began, it took off in a way they never imagined.
A few seasons later, it moved to the WOWPresents YouTube channel.
The Interior Illusions Lounge was replaced with a backstage space that was a little less iconic.
Oh, and now things had moved into the larger and expanded Werk Room.
“I just love the drama.I love the drama.
I love the yelling.
I love the screaming.
“I just love the drama aspect.”
I mean, who doesn’t?!
Her favorite moment?Laganja Estranja’s breakdown after the comedy challenge.
Not just for the “I feel very attacked” moment.
Imagine a world where we didn’t have cameras to capture the drama.
As the brilliantJasmine Kennedieonce said, “This is your moment!
Untucked hasn’t stopped having its moment.
It’s bigger than that.
“It’s like the backstage camaraderie of a drag show.
Oh, and if a meme is made in the process, Kori ain’t mad!
But like any good show, it needed an evolution.
Cut to Season 17’s edition ofUntucked.
With the beloved elements ofUntuckedstill intact, the look and feel have evolved into something special.
The queens are in control of the narrative.
What they want to say will be caught by the camera in some way, shape, or form.
Even if that camera is in their hands.
“Handing the reins over to the cast reinforces the notion that these queens have talent!
They are natural-born content creators and handing them the cameras honors that,” she said.
Acacia Forgot ends her run, but she’s not one you’ll ever forget.
Based on what we saw, it’s understandable why.
Beyond the queen’s personality coming out, there is a lot more freedom to explore.
We can kind of like branch off and talk sh– about people.”
Kori noted how that helped bring the color of the series.
“I feel as though our season we’re just not afraid to be shady.
We’re not afraid to be evil and disgusting,” said the Season 17 queen.
“Anything that I did, I was in on the joke.
I was purely here inUntuckedto cause chaos.”
“We’re all crazy, so it just makes it so much better.”
Just look at some of the greatest hits of this season’sUntucked.
EvenRuPaul’s Drag Race Livewelcomed the concept to its Las Vegas stage show.
Months later,Drag Race Sverigeincluded a standalone companion series.
But wait, there’s more.
According to Mandy Salangsang, the standaloneUntuckedhas plans to expand.
And we know what happens when the drinks are flowing!
Previous seasons are available to stream on MTV.
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