#30: RuPaul’s Drag Race

RuPaul’s Drag Race is a fierce battleground where drag contestants compete in impersonations and lip-sync battles amidst a flurry of drama, witty comebacks, and side-eyes. Former contestant Phi Phi O’Hara revealed that some of this tension is manufactured.

Phi Phi O’Hara, the runner-up of the 2012 season and participant in 2016’s All Stars, accuses producers of inciting drama. He alleges manipulation for soundbites, used out of context, showcasing the darker, manipulated realities of reality TV production.