There are ten of them who dream of glory but only one will be queen. “Drag Race France”, the most famous drag queen competition, is back on France Télévisions for a season 3 full of twists and turns. Broadcast from this Friday, May 31, with one episode per week on France.tv Slash then France 2, the competition is still masterfully led by Nicky Doll, surrounded by host Daphné Burki and the voguing star Kiddy Smile. Who will succeed Paloma and Keiona? To capture the crown, the ten candidates in the running will have to face new challenges, overcome the perilous test of the Snatch Game, shine in a tailor-made musical comedy and even participate in the Olympics Queens! And among the cast is a certain Leona Winter, whom viewers of “The Voice” know well…
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“It put a lot of pressure on me!”
In 2019, the singer took part in season 8 of the talent show, making an impression with her diva character. Leona Winter even reached the semi-final stage in the team of Jenifer. She promises it at the microphone of Purecharts, in “Drag Race France”, “ we will truly discover a new Leona “. “ There is always this elegant, glamorous and sophisticated side which is always part of my DNA, but in fact, one of my challenges in this new show was for me too to rediscover myself, to go beyond my limits, and therefore to dare something else » she confides in an interview to discover in full this weekend. And surprise, in the first episode, Leona Winter will seal her reunion with Jenifer, his former coach! “ Neither of us knew we would find ourselves on this incredible occasion. » reveals Leona Winter exclusively.
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For the first challenge of the season on the theme of Cabaret, the winner of the “Star Academy” will take on the role of guest juror alongside designer Charles de Vilmorin. When she heard the news, Leona Winter was stunned. “ It’s a huge pride to see her again. For me, she’s a bit like my godmother, she’s the one who has always been present on my TV journey and beyond. It was an indescribable joy… but it also put a lot of pressure on me! » admits the drag queen, who surpassed herself to “ not to disappoint her » : « As she knows me, she knows my abilities and with me, she has this requirement which pushes me to show what I can do. It was a lot of stress “.
“We were no longer in contact at all”
This emotional ascension was all the more unexpected for Leona Winter as she no longer really had any news from Jenifer for a while. “ After “The Voice”, we crossed paths and stayed in touch a little. But it’s true that Covid has been there… It has put distance between all relationships, and lately we haven’t been in contact at all, neither on social networks nor anything. But there were always little likes, little comments, like appearances to say “I exist and I’m looking at you” » indicates the one whose audience was also able to follow the journey in “The Angels” or the international competition “Queen of the Universe”. For the beauty queen, the bond she formed with Jenifer thanks to “The Voice” “ will forever be unwavering and will always exist “. “ There is no explanation. It’s always a real pleasure to see her, she is always so beautiful and kind. » she adds, full of gratitude: “ He is a sincerely caring person. “.
