Bob the Drag Queen
| Bob the Drag Queen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Christopher Caldwell June 22, 1986 Columbus, Georgia |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Known for | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 8) winner |
| Predecessor | Violet Chachki |
| Website | bobthedragqueen |
Bob the Drag Queen is the stage name of Christopher Caldwell, an American drag queen and reality television personality. He is best known for winning the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Bob the Drag Queen was born on June 22, 1986 in Columbus, Georgia. He currently resides in New York City, New York. Before becoming a drag queen, Bob worked in children’s theater for years and "always found children to be a source of joy for [him]." Bob the Drag Queen is also an LGBT activist. He spoke on RuPaul's Drag Race of a moment when he was protesting for LGBT rights and was arrested in drag.
Caldwell started doing drag after watching the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Since his first presentations, his character was focused on stand-up comedy routines, and he started lipsynching after a couple of months into his drag. His initial stage name was Kittin Withawhip, and he was featured in Leland Bobbé's Half Drag Series with this name. In 2013, Caldwell changed his stage name to Bob the Drag Queen.
On February 1, 2016, Caldwell was revealed as a cast member on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. On the show, Caldwell was noted for his focus on comedy. During the show, he won three challenges.
On May 16, 2016, Caldwell was crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" and received a cash prize of $100,000.
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