RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 to have its first trans man contestant


Kade Gottlieb

For the first time in its 11-year-history, the hit reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race" will have a transgender man among the contestants.

Kade Gottlieb works as a celebrity make-up artist in Los Angeles, California.

According to GoodMorningAmerica.com, fans and alumni of the show have long lobbied for the inclusion of trans contestants as well as drag kings and non-binary contestants.

Gottlieb will compete against 12 other contestants for the crown, the cash prize of US$100,000 and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."

"RuPaul's Drag Race's 13th season will premiere on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2021.