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Crystal is a Canadian-British drag performer and contestant on Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Crystal would later go on to act as a mentor on the first season of Call Me Mother alongside Barbada de Barbades and RuPaul's Drag Race alum Peppermint.
Quick Answers
What inspired the drag name 'Crystal'?
The drag name 'Crystal' has different origins for different queens. One queen found the name appealing and 'witchy', with 'Methyd' added on a friend's suggestion, spelled with a 'y' for femininity. Another queen was given the name 'Crystal' during a conversation with a man in March 2019, which she liked and adopted. A different queen used 'Cristál' as a nod to her preferred champagne brand pre-sobriety.
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How does Crystal describe her drag style?
Crystal's drag style is characterized as glamorous and sparkling, with a touch of self-deprecating humor, as she describes it as 'absolutely worthless'. She was drawn to the name 'Crystal' for its witchy connotations and alignment with her style. Her distinctive mullet hairstyle has been likened to El DeBarge's. Notably, she remained in the competition for 9 episodes without winning a maxi challenge or being in the bottom two.
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What role did Crystal play in the show 'Call Me Mother'?
Crystal, a notable figure from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, was a mentor in the first season of 'Call Me Mother', alongside Barbada de Barbades and Peppermint. She also facilitated the adoption of contestants into the House of Glass on the show.
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What was Crystal's journey like on RuPaul's Drag Race UK?
Canadian-British performer Crystal competed in Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, finishing in 6th place. She was eliminated in the 5th episode by The Vivienne. Post Drag Race UK, Crystal guest-starred in Canada's Drag Race Season 1 and mentored in Call Me Mother's inaugural season.
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Is Crystal a Canadian-British drag performer?
Indeed, Crystal is a drag performer of Canadian-British ethnicity. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she now lives in Hackney, East London, UK. She gained prominence as the first international contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1, concluding the season in 6th place after being eliminated in episode 5.
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Drag Name Origin[]
She decided to call herself "Crystal" cause she describes her drag as "glamorous", "sparkling" and "absolutely worthless".[citation needed]
Track Record(s)[]
| Statistics: | UK Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Ranking: | 6th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 5) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 |
| Times in Bottom: | 2 (Eps. 4, 5) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 5 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1[]
- "Maybe she's born with it," (whispers), "maybe it's body dysmorphia." (entrance quote)
- "I'm sparkly, transparent, and cheap."
- "What? You would too if you could!"
- "It was quite the scandal."
- "What do I know, I’m dead. Thanks syphillis."
- "James Bond? Try James Bondage."
- "Wanda Whipper is hiding in plain sight, 'what's behind that newspaper?'"
- "They weren't bad...."
- "Baga Shitz, how many times do we have to flush to get rid of you?"
- "The Vivienne, proof you can polish a turd."
- "And Blu, in the immortal words of Madonna, 'I loathe hydrangeas.'"
- ♪ "Ohhhh, you tart don't try to be nice. My heart's made of ice, now Celine won't think twice. Dear, I fear it's clear as Crystal, the way I'm saying sashay is with a pistol. (uh uh, uh uh! Who? It's over.)" ♪ (verse on Break Up (Bye Bye) by Filth Harmony.)
- "Fuck diamonds, try Crystal!" (elimination quote)
Farewell Message[]
"You're a bunch of ugly, talentless, horrible little witches. I'm going to miss you. C x. 💎"
Trivia[]
- Crystal is the second Canadian contestant to compete on a non-Canadian version of Drag Race, after Brooke Lynn Hytes.
- She is also the first Canadian contestant to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
- Both Crystal and Brooke Lynn Hytes went on to have their own show. Brooke Lynn Hytes is a judge and host on Canada's Drag Race and Crystal is a mother/mentor/judge on Call Me Mother.
- Crystal is the first ever contestant to walk onto the runway of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
- Crystal is the first RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant to win a Mini Challenge on the same episode she got eliminated on.
- Crystal is the first contestant on Drag Race UK to win the Reading Challenge.
- Crystal got married in June 2019.[citation needed]
- She shares her first drag name with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 contestant Crystal Methyd. Their names also used to be similar, as Crystal's original name was Crystal Beth.[citation needed]
- She appeared as a special guest for a Mini Challenge of Canada's Drag Race Season 1.
- Crystal currently hosts Sew Fierce on OutTV.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1[]
Mini Promo
Mini Promo
Alternate Promo
Alternate Promo
Gay Times Promo Look
Gay Times Alternate Promo
Mini Trailer
Beheading of Anne Boleyn Photoshoot
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Queen of Your Hometown Look – East London
Queen Elizabeth Realness Look – Trooping the Colour Queen
Bond Girl Glamourama Look – Wanda Whipper
Posh on a Penny Look
Snatch Game Look – Rue McClanahan
Weird Science Look
A Day at the Races Look
Unaired Rainy Day Eleganza Look
Unaired Drag Family Realness Look
Best Drag Look
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Videos[]
Crystal Beth Meet The Queens Drag Race UK (Season One)
Crystal Keep Calm and Meet the Queens!
All of Crystal's Runway Looks Drag Race UK
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Season 1) | Self | Contestant (Placed 6th) | [4] |
| 2020 | Canada's Drag Race (Season 1) | Self | Special guest | |
| 2021-2022 | Call Me Mother | Self | House Mother/Mentor |
Discography[]
Appearances/Features[]
| Year | Title | Artwork | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Break Up (Bye Bye)" | 
|
as Filth Harmony |
Social Media[]
References[]
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| Winner | The Vivienne |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Divina De Campo • 3rd: Baga Chipz |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Cheryl Hole • 5th: Blu Hydrangea • 6th: Crystal • 7th: Sum Ting Wong • 8th: Vinegar Strokes • 9th: Scaredy Kat • 10th: Gothy Kendoll |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Archie • AJ Bediako • Ashraf Ejjabair • Matt Lister • Mitch Marion • Tom Scanlon • Niko Wirachman |
| Winner | Toddy |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kiki Coe & Valerie Hunt |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Sanjina Dabish Queen • 5th: HercuSleaze • 6th: Narcissa Wolfe • 7th: Felicia Bonée (Quit) • 8th: Calypso Cosmic • 9th: Rosie • 10th: Ella Lamoureux |
| Host | Dallas Dixon |
| Judges | Farra N Hyte • Miss Butterfly |
| House Mothers |
Barbada de Barbades (House of Harmonie) • Crystal (House of Glass) • Peppermint (House of Dulcet) |
| Salon Team |
Connor McCalden • Lucinda Miu • Wig Zaddy |
| Winner | Weebee |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd-4th: Jessie Précieuse • Makayla Couture • Pepper |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Justin Abit • 6th: Jenna Seppa • 7th: Phoenix Black • 8th: Imarra • 9th/10th: Mya Foxx • Seyoncé Knows • 11th/12th: Miss Shay Dee • Stony Mac • 13th-15th: Champagna • Kingchella • Newfound Lad |
| Host | Dallas Dixon |
| Judges | Farra N Hyte • Landon Cider |
| House Mothers |
Barbada de Barbades (House of Harmonie) • Crystal (House of Glass) • Peppermint (House of Dulcet) |
| Salon Team |
Connor McCalden • Lucinda Miu • Wig Zaddy |