Jonbers Blonde, 33, Belfast
Pronouns out of drag: He / him
Pronouns in drag: She / her
Tell us about yourself?
My name is Jonbers Blonde, I'm 33 and I'm originally from a little town called Banbridge near Belfast. I'm a showgirl on a Saturday and an absolute binfire on a Sunday!
How would you describe your drag in three words?
In three words, I‘d describe my drag as high fashion pig. Oink oink!
I put myself into the fashion category. Although, I’m more than that, I'm a performer too. I love to perform. I've been around the world with Melanie C and I've danced as a backing performer for Years and Years and Jessie Ware. The list could go on!
What‘s a Jonbers Blonde show like?
You're going to see a lot of movement! It's like coming to watch a crab perform. There's a lot of moving back and forth. I‘m a storyteller too, so accompanied by my Irish flute, you‘ll get a great yarn with plenty of animal and Irish references!
**How long have you been doing drag?
I've been doing drag for about 14 years - and good drag for the last six.
Who or what inspires your drag?
I'm very inspired by the 70s and I'm very inspired by fashion runways of all eras. High fashion really inspires my every day, but then again, so does “The Muppets”!
Where does your drag name come from?
One night, I was at my friend's house dressed to the nines and I came down the stairs and my friend's dad looked up from his paper and said, ‘Jonbers, looking like that you’re going to get very lucky!’ and since then “Jonbers” just stuck!
What are your key strengths coming into this competition?
I've got the back catalogue. I can dance. I can move. I've got fashion skills. I’m not afraid to be silly. I’ve got a unique voice. You put all that together and you got this big muppet here! What more do you want?
I really do have the fashion skills, as I'm also a stylist. I have worked at Vogue International and I have been fashion editor of several magazines. I’ve also walked the runways in London and Paris.
Do you have a Drag Race UK game plan?
I’m going to treat each runway as RuPaul’s Met Ball, Each week, I plan to go big and wild! Although, I am a high fashion girl, I'm not afraid to get mucky. I’m like a pig in muck!
How does it feel to be a Ru Girl?
I can't believe it. It's like getting 10 free drink tickets at the local bar! I've been waiting many summers and winters to be on Drag Race but I'm finally here. Winter has arrived!
