Courtney Act: Celebs Rumors

Adore Delano, the reality TV star contestant best known for her appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and American Idol, came out as transgender to her 2 million Instagram followers last Wednesday.In the video, which now has 1.5 million views and over 200,000 likes, the co-runner-up of Season 6 of Drag Race explained that she had been privately transitioning for about three months.“There’s no way to start this video or this announcement or whatever without being awkward as hell,” Delano said as she started the video, explaining that comments online regarding her gender identity were one cause for the video. “I wanted to let everybody know that I am transitioning, and I kept it really of hush-hush the first three months because I wanted to go through the beginning stages of the puberty privately,” she said.

ITV show, Queens For The Night, which was hosted by Scots presenter Lorraine Kelly, is said to have been dropped after failing to secure a large number of viewers.

For those queens who make it to RuPaul’s Drag Race and don’t win, it seems there’s always a hope that they can come back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and try again. There’s almost always a hope, that is.There have now been nearly 200 contestants who have walked into the werk room, and a handful of them are sure to never do so again.

THE One Show fans were left scratching their heads when they were asked to name this celeb. The ITV star had been given a massive makeover for Lorraine Kelly's new series - with the answer leaving some guests gasping. The answer was morning telly legend Mr Motivator - aka Derrick Evans - who was hugely famous throughout the 90s.

EXCLUSIVE: ITV Studios is taking celeb drag contests international through British reality format Queens For the Night.

Courtney Act has said she still loves watching RuPaul's Drag Race despite claiming there is "hypocrisy" on the show and lifting the lid on her feud with the show's creator RuPaul.The 40 year old – whose real name is Shane Jenek – has written her first memoir, Caught In The Act, saying in the book she "didn't feel a human connection" with 61 year old RuPaul when filming the show. Courtney was a runner-up on the US version of the reality show alongside Adore Delano, being beaten to the crown by Bianca Del Rio.

Courtney Act is busy signing copies of her memoir, Caught In The Act, when she picks up the phone to OK!. She tells us she has just personalised one to send to former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe, who she famously clashed with on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018.

‘Big Brother’ is returning. The iconic noughties reality television show - which saw a group of strangers live in a house on Channel 4 from 2008 to 2011 and on Channel 5 until it was axed in 2018 - is officially heading back to screens.

Lorraine Kelly has revealed how her attendance at PRIDE London didn't quite go to plan, but that didn't stop the ITV presenter from having a ball of a time. Find out what happened in her exclusive HELLO! diary below...It was such a joy and an honour to be one of the million people taking part in PRIDE London at the weekend although it didn't quite go according to plan for us.READ: Strictly's Johannes Radebe reveals his search for loveWe covered ourselves in rainbow glitter and our brightest outfits and happily boarded our special open top bus which decided to completely break down.WATCH: Lorraine Kelly reveals mishap at PRIDE London paradeObviously, a little thing like that wasn't going to stop us taking part; so along with the fantastic ITV Pride team and ITV on-screen pals including my lovely friend Mark Heyes, Phillip Schofield, Alison Hammond, Gok Wan, Charlene White, Linda Robson and Judi Love, we decided to unfurl our banners, and get out and walk.READ: Lorraine Kelly apologises to fans as she holds back tearsREAD: Lorraine Kelly looks so glamorous in the boldest Zara shirt dress Lorraine and her friend Mark Heyes aboard the ITV Pride parade busWe were joined by Emmerdale stars including Ash Palmiscaro, and Dame Kelly Holmes, who recently came out.

Australian RuPaul’s Drag Race star, TV personality, and singer Courtney Act has filmed a new TV pilot for Network 10 called Courtney’s Closet.The show is a fusion of interview and drag makeover show. The first episode features actor Luke McGregor (Rosehaven).“Courtney’s Closet is the place where well-known Australians arrive as themselves and depart as their ultimate drag fantasy.”Act went on to write, “I’ll draw out cracking yarns, good conversation & the true essence of each guest before revealing their new look. “This isn’t about laughing at a bloke trying to walk in heels, it’s about using the power of transformation to access a new side to some of our favourite people.”I’ll draw out cracking yarns, good conversation & the true essence of each guest before revealing their new look.

Coronation Street favourite Simon Gregson, fitness icon Mr Motivator, Love Island star Chris Hughes, member of pop band Union J and I’m A Celebrity runner up George Shelley, soap star Adam Woodyatt and England rugby player Joe Marler “unleashing their drag alter-egos as they attempt to go head to head to be crowned the winning Queen. ” READ MORE: EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison says her son's dad disowned him after he came out as gay Video: Coronation Street Slang term in Max's messages cause confusion with viewers (Manchester Evening News)Miniature railway suffers £20k worth of damage after thieves steal trackDominic Raab: PM won confidence vote 'very clearly'England fans gather in Munich, GermanySale man witnessed carrying a gun jailed after foot chase in HarpurheyDavide Sanclimenti enters the Love Island villaBoris Johnson survives Tory leadership confidence voteLove Island Series 8 Meet PaigeAbandoned bags strewn across Manchester Airport on SundayPlatinum Jubilee Pageant parades past Buckingham PalaceTory MPs trigger Boris Johnson vote of confidenceSharon Osbourne reveals the secret to her 40-year relationship with Ozzy OsbourneCommuter carries pigeon in his hood on Manchester tramPM Boris Johnson to face no confidence vote on MondayAxel Blake crowned Britain's Got Talent 2022 winner Hosted by “drag superfan” Lorraine Kelly, the judging panel will be made up of Spice Girl Melanie C, stand up comedian Rob Beckett, international drag artist and Celebrity Big Brother winner, Courtney Act and Everybody’s talking about Jamie’s Layton Williams.

judging panel will consist of Spice Girl Melanie C, comedian Rob Beckett, Australian drag artist Courtney Act and West End star Layton Williams. READ MORE: ITV The Chase contestant stuns Bradley Walsh with unusual profession The programme also feature the celebrities paired with drag mentors - including Blu Hydrangea, Kitty Scott-Claus and Asttina Mandella - as they prepare their alter egos before competing on stage.

Lorraine Kelly, Mel C and Chris Hughes have teamed up for a new ITV drag show.  In a one-off special, a cast of celebrities will channel their inner drag queens for Queens For The Night, set to launch on ITV and ITV Hub later this year.

Coronation Street fans are set to see Simon Gregson as they've never seen him before. The actor is, of course, best known for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap but he'll be swapping the cobbles for the stage as part of Lorraine Kelly's new ITV show.

Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson are set to become Drag Queens for a new ITV show. Hosted by Lorraine Kelly, Queens For The Night will see Spice Girls Mel C, comedian Rob Beckett, Drag Queen Courtney Act and West End star Layton Williams judge a series of famous faces as they unleash their own drag alter egos.

Despite notching up a perfect score of 40 from the judges, Courtney Act and her dance partner Joshua Keefe failed to take home the Mirrorball Trophy in Sunday night’s grand finale of Dancing With The Stars: All Stars.  The pair were in line to become the first ever same-sex dance team to win any of the franchises of the show, but instead had to be happy with once again taking the runner-up position.Courtney (whose non-drag name is Shane Jenek) and Joshua danced a freestyle routine to Harry Styles’ Treat People with Kindness. Courtney admitted “It’s going to be tough to top our last grand final dance” and following their performance, told the judging panel that, “We wanted to bring a little Mardi Gras to the ballroom floor.”In the pre-performance clip, Courtney said, “I think what we will do differently in this dance is really focus on the technique and the dancing.”Joshua described the routine saying, “We’ve got lifts, we’ve got tricks, we’ve got about five different dance styles in there.

Blithe Spirit, is camp and farcical out of the box but the Sydney Theatre Company (STC) has somehow managed to turn the dial a few more notches. Their new mounting of the play, now on at the Sydney Opera House, retains all of the original charm while also feeling fresh, modern and just a little bit cheeky.The main character, Charles Condomine, is a vain and self-indulgent writer.

The ABC has announced a “diverse and talented family of presenters” to host this year’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, live from the Sydney Cricket Grounds. “What better excuse for us all to get together and have a big ol’ party!?” Macdonald said. “I’m thrilled and honoured to be hosting the Mardi Gras for the ABC.

Like the chameleon in his iconic ‘80s hit, Boy George has changed style many times during his decades-long career. Unlike a chameleon, he has never blended into the background, but rather stood out in splendid relief.

Star Observer, is “It’s time to get vaccinated, if you haven’t already, because it’s the only way we are going to be able to return to live music, theatre, gay bars, clubs, pubs and drag shows and all the things that we love.’“If one of the artists involved with the vaccination program is somebody that audiences look up to, and they start talking about getting vaccinated and focusing on those positive sides, then hopefully it will encourage more people to go out and do it,” Act says. “We know Australians are rushing out and getting vaccinated, which is really exciting, but we don’t want to see those numbers stall.” Photo: Joseph SinclairAct, a vocal advocate for vaccination, says, “I think it’s personal for all of us.

Courtney Act recently steered her career to a new direction as the host of ABS’s One Plus One. Act also featured on ABC’s Little Kids, Big Talk.

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly considering signing up Drag Race UK’s Baga Chipz and The Vivienne for the 2021 line-up. Following their landmark move last year to introduce same-sex couples for the first time, it’s been claimed that the team are keen to up their LGBTQ+ representation.

Kelly Osbourne has left fans gagged with a stunning transformation.Rocking a Khloe Kardashian-esque high braided ponytail, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne pouted for the cameras with glossy lips and dark and dramatic eyelashes."Thought this was Gigi Gorgeous," commented Drag Race star Courtney Act, referencing the famed trans model and YouTuber, while TV host Ross Matthews added: "CAN YOU BELIEVE YOU LOOK LIKE THIS?!?!?!?"MORE: Kelly Osbourne admits to relapse in sobriety in candid video: WatchA post shared by Kelly Osbourne (@kellyosbourne)Fans loved Kelly's new lookClose pal Vanessa Hudgens even got in on the compliments, praising Kelly and telling her she looked fiery.

The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special, premiering this month on OUTtv. Getting into drag — transforming from L.A.-based performer Justin Andrew Honard into Alaska the glamazon, recording artist and Drag Race All-Star — she describes her character as “more like Bea Arthur, in the sense that Bea Arthur is funny because she’s really serious.

While it might be one of the weirdest shows on TV at the moment, it has been fun trying to figure out who is performing on The Masked Singer UK.

direct to your inboxThe Masked Singer fans were blown away when the identity of Dragon was revealed in the semi-final. For weeks viewers were convinced that the celeb hiding beneath the cute costume on the ITV singing show was RuPaul's Drag Race star Michelle Visage or Australian drag queen Courtney Act.

direct to your inboxThe Masked Singer is nearing an end with five more characters needing to be unmasked.The upcoming semi-final, which airs on ITV on Saturday, will see another double elimination with three secret celebrities heading to the final.Viewers and judges Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall will be left guessing between Sausage, Robin, Harlequin, Badger, and Dragon as they battle it out in the bonkers singing competition.Many names have been bandied about over the various weeks about the identity of the remaining characters.Latest Betfair odds say the Sausage is Sheridan Smith (1/4), Robin is Aston Merrygold (1/3), Harlequin is Gabrielle (1/2), Badger is Ne-Yo (4/5) and the Dragon is Courtney Act

THE MASKED Singer viewers are convinced the Dragon is Australian star Courtney Act after figuring out “shoe clue”.  During Saturday’s performance, the mythical character performed a sweet rendition of S Club 7's Reach and gave the judges and viewers a few clues to their identity. Taking to the stage for the second time this series, the Dragon dropped some more leads as they teased who could be hiding behind the costume.  The Masked Singer, which began last week, has already caused an influx of guesses over who each character could be with viewers thinking it could be Sue Perkins, Courtney Act, and John Barrowman.

Big Brother house. She was wearing a famous shoe brand - Louboutin - and many viewers quickly decided it had to be her.

BEFORE launching a career in drag as Courtney Act, Shane Jenek grew up believing he should be ashamed about being "queer". Forging his own path, the 38-year-old Australian is now one of television's biggest drag stars.

Scarlett Moffatt has been entertaining the nation ever since she first burst onto our screens in Channel 4’s Gogglebox back in 2014. But now the TV star is showing off a brand new skill on ITV2’s fun new show Celebrity Karaoke Club.The bubbly 29 year old is a contestant on the karaoke singing competition, alongside the likes of TOWIE’s Jess Wright, former X Factor star Diana Vickers and Aussie drag Queen Courtney Act.

Leonardo DiCaprio. The singer spills all on the forthcoming episode of Celebrity Karaoke Club, but her fellow contestants couldn't believe their ears when Diana said she'd simply "watched the telly" with the Hollywood hunk.Diana, 29, told Courtney Act, Baga Chipz and David Potts that she'd once hung out with the Titanic star, and they were dying to know more.But Diana let everyone down when she confessed that absolutely nothing happened between them, despite her wishing that it would.She said: "I have a lot of stories but I'm just going to say one.

Scarlett Moffatt shocked Celebrity Karaoke Club with her amazing singing voice as she belted out Summer Lovin' from Grease. The former Gogglebox star left her fellow celebrity contestants stunned by belting out an almost pitch perfect rendition of the popular song on the show's debut episode tonight.

Some of the biggest names in Manchester’s drag scene have collaborated with drag performers from around the world to raise money for Age UK.

By Brandon Bentley

Australian drag star Courtney Act is to bring her latest show, titled Fluid, to the UK and Ireland.