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The episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race will no longer be snatched, as of next month.
On Thursday, the increasingly popular show announced a return to their normal 90-minute episodes after fan backlash and even a petition which received thousands of signatures but some die-hards feel like it may be too little, too late.
The show has been at center of a bit of controversy as the series made the network switch to MTV and a new series called The Real Friends Of WeHo would be placed in between Drag Race and Untucked which meant shorter one-hour episodes.
The official Twitter for the Emmy Award winning reality competition show currently in season 15 posted the news, explaining: ‘Get ready, racers [racing flag emoji] #DragRace returns to 90-minute episodes starting Friday March 10 at 8/7c on @MTV [crown emoji]’
The news was met with polarizing reaction from the Drag Race faithful as some celebrated while others were not pleased it would take another months for the extended episodes.
Start your engines: RuPaul’s Drag Race has announced a return to their normal 90-minute episodes after fan backlash and even a petition which received thousands of signatures but some diehards feel like it may be too little, too late
Joy! The news was met with polarizing reaction from the Drag Race faithful as some celebrated
Not pleased: While others were not pleased it would take another months for the extended episodes
One Twitter user wrote: ‘MARCH?!!! So basically after half the cast is gone [unamused face emoji]’
By the March 10 airdate, the show will be on episode 11 of a 16 episode season which will conclude on April 14.
Other users made light of the Real Friends Of WeHo controversy by specifically calling out controversial figure Todrick Hall who previously did choreography on Drag Race.
One wrote: ‘Who’s gonna tell todrick?????’
Another defended the reality series also starring Brad Goreski, Jaymes Vaughan, Curtis Hamilton, Dorion Renaud, and Joey Zauzig.
A Twitter user wrote: ‘I’m glad #DragRace is returning to 90 mins, but I can’t help but feel bad for the “Friends of WeHo”
‘it was a chance for other queer shows to reach a mainstream audience and “the fans” were absolutely awful to them… it’s not a win when we hurt our own community…’
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Many Drag Race fans were not pleased about the episode length shake-up as social media was up in arms about the matter.
‘Get ready, racers’: The official Twitter for the Emmy Award winning reality competition show currently in season 15 posted the news on Thursday
Interesting: The show has been at center of a bit of controversy as the series made the network switch to MTV and a new series called The Real Friends Of WeHo would be placed in between Drag Race and Untucked which meant shorter one-hour episodes
‘Who’s gonna tell todrick?????’: Users made light of the Real Friends Of WeHo controversy by specifically calling out controversial figure Todrick Hall who previously did choreography on Drag Race
‘I’m glad #DragRace is returning to 90 mins, but I can’t help but feel bad for the “Friends of WeHo”: Another defended the reality series also starring Brad Goreski, Jaymes Vaughan, Curtis Hamilton, Dorion Renaud, and Joey Zauzig
There is even a petition which has received nearly 35,000 signatures to return to the 90-minute format and not air the reality series centered around a group of friends consisting of influential and successful LGBTQ+ celebrities, personalities and entrepreneurs, live, love and pursue their passions in the West Hollywood community.
RuPaul’s Drag Race is hosted by iconic drag queen RuPaul as contestants are vying for the crown and title of becoming ‘America’s next drag superstar.’
‘Cmon editors we need you now more than ever’: Many were not pleased to have to wait another month for the lengthier episodes
Elation: Others were excited about the change-up
RuPaul, 62, is one of the judges along with the guest judge, Michelle Visage, and either new judge TS Madison, Carson Kressley or the hilarious Ross Mathews.
Previous winners include Jinkx Monsoon, Bianca Del Rio, Bob The Drag Queen, Sasha Velour, Symone, and last year’s winner Willow Pill.
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 airs on MTV at 8pm on Fridays, and the 90-minute episodes will begin starting March 10.
RuPaul’s Drag Race is available only on Stan in Australia
Sugar, Spice, and everything nice: RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 airs on MTV at 8pm on Fridays, and the 90-minute episodes will begin starting March 10
