Dragnificent! is a television series on the American network TLC. The show started as a special branded as Drag Me Down the Aisle which aired on March 9, 2019.[1] It features Alexis Michelle, BeBe Zahara Benet, Jujubee, and Thorgy Thor, four drag queens who are all RuPaul's Drag Race alumnae, helping an engaged woman to plan her upcoming wedding.[2] On January 15, 2020, TLC announced that it had given a full season run to Dragnificent!, a new show to be based on the Drag Me Down the Aisle special.[3] The series premiered on April 19, 2020.
| Dragnificent! | |
|---|---|
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Studies |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Running time | 40-42 minutes |
| Production companies | Alkemy X, Inc. |
| Original release | |
| Network | TLC |
| Release | March 9, 2019 – May 18, 2020 |
Premise
editThe series follows the Dragnificent team as they transform women into their best, most beautiful and confident selves for the biggest days of their lives.
Cast
edit- Alexis Michelle, make up and body image
- BeBe Zahara Benet, event planner
- Jujubee, fashion
- Thorgy Thor, music and entertainment
Episodes
editSpecial (2019)
edit| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | "Drag Me Down the Aisle" | March 9, 2019 | 0.73[4] |
Season 1 (2020)
edit| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "One Tough Bride" | April 19, 2020 | 0.86[5] |
| 2 | "Not Your Typical High-School Reunion" | April 20, 2020 | 0.83[6] |
| 3 | "Fly Butterfly, Fly" | April 27, 2020 | 0.85[7] |
| 4 | "You Have the Right to Remain Sassy" | May 4, 2020 | 0.82[8] |
| 5 | "Pretty in Pink" | May 11, 2020 | 0.73[9] |
| 6 | "Mermaid Fantasy" | May 18, 2020 | 0.93[10] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awarding Body | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | American Reality Television Awards | Lifestyle Show | Won | [11][12] |
| Feel Good Show | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Us Weekly Staff (February 12, 2019). "4 Drag Queens Will Help a Bride-to-Be Feel Confident in Her Skin on TLC's New Wedding Special". Us Weekly. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Wynne, Kelly (March 8, 2019). "Who is the 'Drag Me Down the Aisle' cast? Meet the leading drag queens with all the answers". Newsweek. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ Corinthios, Aurelie (January 15, 2020). "4 Beloved Drag Queens Help Fans with Life-Changing Makeovers in TLC's Dragnificent!". People. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (March 12, 2019). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.9.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (April 21, 2020). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.19.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (April 21, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.20.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (April 28, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.27.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (May 5, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.4.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (May 11, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.11.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (May 19, 2020). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.18.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 20, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Dragnificent! - Nominee". American Reality Television Awards. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "7th Annual Reality Television Awards - Winners Announced June 24 LIVE". PRWeb. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
