Jonbers Blonde is the stage name of Andrew Glover, a Northern Irish drag queen, model, and entertainer most known for competing on series 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK[1][2][3] and the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[4]
Jonbers Blonde | |
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.jpg) Jonbers Blonde at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024 | |
| Born | Andrew Glover |
| Other names | JonBenet Blonde |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | |
Career
editGlover is a model and entertainer who performs in drag as Jonbers Blonde (previously JonBenet Blonde). He has also worked as a fashion editor and walked runways in London and Paris, collaborating with Nadine Coyle, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Melanie C, Sam Smith, Little Mix and Years & Years.[5]
Jonbers Blonde competed on series 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. She did not win any challenges and therefore receive any badges but placed joint-third in the finale.[6][7] She made a cameo appearance in the series I Hate Suzie.[8] She returned to compete in the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World, where she placed ninth after being eliminated in the third episode by Scarlet Envy.[9]
Personal life
editGlover is from Belfast, Northern Ireland.[5] In August 2023, rumors began to circulate that Blonde was in a relationship with comedian and Drag Race UK judge Alan Carr after a photo was released depicting the two holding hands in public the year prior, a few months after Carr separated from his husband. However, Blonde confirmed on Twitter that he is currently not in a relationship.[10]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 4, 2022)
- I Hate Suzie (2022)
- RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2)
- Bring Back My Girls (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Jonbers Blonde: RuPaul's Drag Race has changed everything for me". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ McStravick, Sheena (2022-09-07). "Meet the Co Down Queen taking part in RuPaul's Drag Race UK". BelfastLive. Archived from the original on 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "RuPaul Drag Race UK star Jonbers Blonde: Dad told me to seize crown". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Sollie, Jordan (2022-12-02). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Jonbers Blonde's Age, Bio & Instagram". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Drag Race UK's Jonbers Blonde explains special connection with RuPaul". Digital Spy. 2022-11-28. Archived from the original on 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Cook, Michael (2022-12-08). "Jonbers Blonde on 'Drag Race UK' & Merging A Passion For Fashion With Drag - WERRRK.com". werrrk.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-17. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Amin, Meghna (2022-12-13). "Jonbers Blonde felt 'inspired' by Billie Piper during I Hate Suzie Too cameo". Metro. Archived from the original on 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Drag Race UK: Jonbers Blonde reflects on “confusing” challenge
- ^ Lawes, Ruth (18 August 2023). "Drag Race star responds to Alan Carr picture after romance speculation". metro.co.uk. Associated Newspapers Limited. Retrieved August 19, 2023.