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“Blair St. Clair has broken through new barriers on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The 22-year-old drag performer and Indiana native came out as a survivor of sexual assault on the main stage of the VH1 reality competition last Thursday, after being critiqued...
“Blair St. Clair has broken through new barriers on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The 22-year-old drag performer and Indiana native came out as a survivor of sexual assault on the main stage of the VH1 reality competition last Thursday, after being critiqued...

Blair St. Clair has broken through new barriers on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

The 22-year-old drag performer and Indiana native came out as a survivor of sexual assault on the main stage of the VH1 reality competition last Thursday, after being critiqued as too “sweet” in appearance by the judges.

“I’m urged to find the daintiness, because I feel dirty at times,” St. Clair confessed. “My first sexual experience — I was raped at a college party, and from that I’ve looked to find pretty things. It’s something I need to get over, but I’ve tried to turn positive the best I can.”

In response, RuPaul, echoing the outpouring of love from viewers, declared, “We love you, Blair, we are family, and I’m actually very proud of you for being so vulnerable.”

St. Clair sashayed away after speaking her truth — and sparking a much-needed conversation.

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