Yas Queen! RuPaul’s DragCon kicks off in spectacular model
Fans of RuPaul‘s Drag Race will probably be descending on London as we speak because the present’s annual conference will get underway.
The two-day occasion, which is happening on the ExCel conference centre, encourages followers to decorate up for the ‘most inclusive occasion on earth’.
This weekend, lots of of Drag Queens from all around the world will take to the primary stage stroll the well-known pink carpet.
The conference formally acquired underway this morning with a ribbon chopping ceremony hosted by Amanda Tears and Brittany Von Bottocks, who each appeared on the Belgian collection.
Michelle Visage – who’s a choose for the US, UK and Australian collection – is because of take to the stage this afternoon together with members of the season two forged.
![Rupaul's Drag Race host Michelle Visage pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony to open DragCon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965621-12958995-image-a-3_1705146102196.jpg)
Rupaul’s Drag Race host Michelle Visage pictured on the ribbon chopping ceremony to open DragCon
The American singer, 55, placed on a trendy show this morning as she took to the stage for the ribbon chopping ceremony.
The choose styled her gray hair in Hollywood-style waves and an elegant black bedazzled co-ord.
During the two-day extravaganza, followers of the present will even have the chance to fulfill their favorite stars from the collection.
General admission tickets started at £40 for a single day entry – whereas ‘All Star’ company paid £200 for VIP entry throughout each days.
Famous faces showing over the course of the weekend embrace Patty Pam-Pam from the Dutch collection and Kelly Heelton, who participated within the German present.
Along with a ‘Drag Queen Story Time’, a number of stars will take part in a musical efficiency impressed by the brand new Mean Girls film.
Former RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant Tia Kofi – who participated within the second collection – will even be taking to the stage this afternoon for a efficiency.
Vanity Milan – who took half within the third collection of the UK Drag Race – has been requested to carry the conference to an in depth tomorrow afternoon with a efficiency on the Main Stage.
![Pictured: a Drag Queen dressed up as a queen seen walking the pink carpet on the opening day of DragCon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965611-12958995-image-a-5_1705146123330.jpg)
Pictured: a Drag Queen dressed up as a queen seen strolling the pink carpet on the opening day of DragCon
![Ginger Johnson attending the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2024 at the ExCeL centre in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965593-12958995-image-a-8_1705146446828.jpg)
Ginger Johnson attending the opening of RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2024 on the ExCeL centre in London
![An act pictured during the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2024 at the ExCeL Centre in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965617-12958995-image-a-4_1705146119368.jpg)
An act pictured through the opening of RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2024 on the ExCeL Centre in London
![The two-day event, which is taking place at the ExCel convention centre, encourages fans to dress up for the 'most inclusive party on earth'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965613-12958995-image-a-7_1705146435367.jpg)
The two-day occasion, which is happening on the ExCel conference centre, encourages followers to decorate up for the ‘most inclusive occasion on earth’
![General admission tickets began at £40 for a single day entry - while 'All Star' guests paid £200 for VIP access across both days](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965619-12958995-image-a-9_1705146467326.jpg)
General admission tickets started at £40 for a single day entry – whereas ‘All Star’ company paid £200 for VIP entry throughout each days
![RuPaul's Drag Race has been running since 2009 and the UK series began 10 years later in October 2019](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965635-12958995-image-a-10_1705146632525.jpg)
RuPaul’s Drag Race has been operating since 2009 and the UK collection started 10 years later in October 2019
![Famous faces appearing over the course of the weekend include Patty Pam-Pam from the Dutch series and Kelly Heelton, who participated in the German show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965633-12958995-image-a-11_1705146638440.jpg)
Famous faces showing over the course of the weekend embrace Patty Pam-Pam from the Dutch collection and Kelly Heelton, who participated within the German present
![Taking to the pink carpet this morning, one drag queen was pictured wearing a red-and-black striped corset and butterfly wings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/11/79965609-12958995-image-a-6_1705146131461.jpg)
Taking to the pink carpet this morning, one drag queen was pictured carrying a red-and-black striped corset and butterfly wings
![Pictured: Drag Queen arrives for the first day of Rupaul's DragCon at London's Excel Centre this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964219-12958995-image-m-2_1705137651052.jpg)
Pictured: Drag Queen arrives for the primary day of Rupaul’s DragCon at London’s Excel Centre this morning
![Ginger Johnson (centre) attending the opening of RuPaul's DragCon UK 2024 at the ExCeL in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964217-12958995-image-a-3_1705137665850.jpg)
Ginger Johnson (centre) attending the opening of RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2024 on the ExCeL in London
![Taking to the pink carpet this morning, one drag queen was pictured wearing a red-and-black striped corset and butterfly wings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964213-12958995-image-a-4_1705137676420.jpg)
Taking to the pink carpet this morning, one drag queen was pictured carrying a red-and-black striped corset and butterfly wings
![RuPaul's Drag Race Michelle Visage, 55, put on a glamorous display at the official opening ceremony this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964587-12958995-image-a-17_1705139936739.jpg)
RuPaul’s Drag Race Michelle Visage, 55, placed on a glamorous show on the official opening ceremony this morning
![This Drag Queen wore a show-stopping silver dress with matching opera gloves and statement corsage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964221-12958995-image-m-6_1705137692660.jpg)
This Drag Queen wore a show-stopping silver gown with matching opera gloves and assertion corsage
![Fans of the show were seen cheering on contestants from the sidelines as the convention got underway this morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964225-12958995-image-a-7_1705137703305.jpg)
Fans of the present have been seen cheering on contestants from the sidelines because the conference acquired underway this morning
![This Drag Queen donned a white sparkly bodysuit and matching knee-high boots as they strutted down the pink carpet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/01/13/09/79964223-12958995-image-m-9_1705137717034.jpg)
This Drag Queen donned a white sparkly bodysuit and matching knee-high boots as they strutted down the pink carpet
Taking to the pink carpet this morning, one drag queen was pictured carrying a red-and-black striped corset and butterfly wings.
Meanwhile, one other donned a white sparkly bodysuit and matching knee-high boots as they strutted down the pink carpet.
What’s extra, a 3rd wore a show-stopping silver gown with matching opera gloves and assertion corsage.
RuPaul’s Drag Race has been operating since 2009 and the UK collection started 10 years later in October 2019.
In 2020, livid followers branded the conference a ‘shambles’ after being pressured to queue for hours outdoors the venue amid studies the occasion was overbooked on day one.
Those attending the occasion took to social media to share their anger after ready to enter conference for as much as 4 hours.