Cheddar Gorgeous on Drag Race Fame, Politics of Beauty & Life Beyond the Wig

In The Makeup Chair is Cheddar Gorgeous – unforgettable drag artist, activist and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist.In this conversation, Lana and Cheddar go deep on what drag really means: from transformation and identity, to politics, grief, and why makeup is more than just surface level. Cheddar opens up about almost giving up drag before Drag Race, the challenges of living between personas, and how beauty can be both anchor and armour - inviting some really raw conversations.From Birmingham beginnings to Drag Race fame, Cheddar shares the highs, the struggles, and the magic of self-expression.The Makeup Chair is ready... are you?New episodes drop every Thursday.IG: https://www.instagram.com/inthemakeupchairpodTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthemakeupchairFollow Dr. Cheddar GorgeousIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheddar_gorgeous/Music licensed via PremiumBeat - HQL1YLFHFU8DNAVY

In The Makeup Chair is where beauty meets honesty.

Hosted by makeup artist, content creator and former Love Islander Lana Jenkins - someone who’s spent years behind the scenes painting faces, sharing secrets, and hearing the kind of stories that don’t make the highlight reel - this podcast goes beyond the glam to explore the stories behind the transformations.

From routines and ride-or-die products to confidence, identity, and the realities of life... because when you're in the makeup chair, the real you always shows up.

So take a seat and get ready for a full glow-up.

• No. of episodes: 13
• Latest episode: 2025-11-20
• Arts Fashion & Beauty

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