“We
couldn’t be more excited to broadcast the Queerties this year,” shared
Revry CEO and CoFounder, Damian Pelliccione. “To showcase such
incredible, diverse queer talent across all our channels, over 250
million households and devices, will allow everyone to tune-in and enjoy
the fantastic show Q.Digital produces!”
Hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 Miss Congeniality Heidi N. Closet and Queerty
Editor-in-Chief Dan Tracer, the show will include an exciting musical
performance by Bright Light Bright Light. This year, Q.Digital and Lexus
will present Angelica Ross with the Groundbreaker Award, and Billy
Eichner will receive the MVP Award.
“I’ve
been voting for the Queerties as a fan for years, so it’s very exciting
to not only be a nominee this year but the host of the show!” said Drag Race
star Heidi N. Closet. “I’m honored to help celebrate so many amazing
and diverse members of our community, and the incredible work they put
out during such a challenging year.”
The
event will dawn a virtual red carpet with celebrity appearances by
Nicco Annan, James Bland, Isis King, Jai Rodriguez, Cameron Esposito,
Shangela, Jinkx Monsoon, BenDeLaCreme, Willam, Alaska, HBO’s Veneno star Isabel Torres, Netflix’s The Prom
star Jo Ellen Pellman and many more. Fans broke records with well over
1.5 million votes in 23 categories, including Drag Royalty, Closet Door
Bustdown, Favorite Podcast, Favorite Instagram and TikTok Follows,
Best Documentary, and Badass of the Year, presented by Stoli.
“Our readers are incredibly tuned-in to pop culture, so the Queerties
provide a perfect outlet to make their voices heard,” said Tracer.
“This year is extra exciting because the show is streaming, so voters
from all around the world will get to attend for the first time!”
Rebroadcasts will also be available on Revry to watch for free On Demand.
