Jonbers Blonde is a Northern Irish drag performer and one of the contestants of the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
On January 13, 2024, Jonbers was announced as one of the contestants of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World.
Drag Name Origin[]
One night, I was at my friend's house dressed to the nines and I came down the stairs and my friend's dad looked up from his paper and said, ‘Jonbers, looking like that you’re going to get very lucky!’ and since then “Jonbers” just stuck![2]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | UK Season 4 | UK vs The World Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking: | 3rd/4th Place | 9th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 0 | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 0 |
| Times in Bottom: | 2 (Eps. 2, 8) | 1 (Ep. 3) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 10 | Episode 3 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4[]
- "Blonde just isn't a hair color... it's a lifestyle!" (entrance quote)
- "♪ Shamrock, rock and roll, this blonde pot of gold. A piece of heaven now that you're told. Swervin' left, wasn't always right. Had to trust myself, then I saw the light. I'm a Taurus, that's a bull sign. Took me some time but I hit the bullseye. Just like potatoes I'll give variety. Raising trouble, shake up society! ♪" (Verse in Come Alive)
- "♪ JB's in the house y'all. Strutting to the beat come pose with me. This bird is flying high shouting "coo-ey. People say blondes have more fun so bleach it up. Make it fashion hun. Watch for signs from the universe. We're on the BBC please don't curse. If I haven't already then let me say. I'm northern irish babe, it's your lucky day. ♪" (Verse in UK Grand Finale Megamix)
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
- "Bigger, bolder, blonder... There's a tagline for ya." (during Meet the Queens)
- "If you're gonna come back, don't come back just to play it safe. You wanna... smash it in the dick." (during Meet the Queens)
- "Top of the morning to ya!" (entrance quote)
- ”This is bloody heavy, everybody. I nearly said “fucking”, but I don’t wanna swear.”
- "Well, apparently, the ol' luck of the Irish doesn't work. Bye, bitches!" (exit quote)
Farewell Message[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4[]
N/A
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
"You all a bunch a snakes 🐍 GOOD LUCK WITH SNATCH GAME BITCHES ♡ JB"
Trivia[]
- Jonbers previously went by the name "Jonbenet Blonde".[3]
- Her old drag name was a reference to JonBenét Ramsey, a former child pageant queen who was found murdered in her family's home.
- Jonbers had been doing drag for 14 years prior to competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[4]
- Jonbers has previously worked with Melanie C, Sam Smith, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Nadine Coyle, and Years & Years.[4]
- Coincidentally, Olly Alexander of Years & Years was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4.
- Jonbers is the third RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant to never win a maxi challenge and reach the top 4 after Cheryl Hole and Ellie Diamond.
- In RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5, DeDeLicious would also reach the top 4 with no maxi challenge wins.
- Jonbers is the only queen in the top 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 to not have a maxi challenge win.
- Jonbers' promo look for RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2 is a reference to her look from the design challenge from RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4.[5]
Gallery[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4[]
Mini Promo
Promo Poster
Mini Trailer
#TeamJonbers Promo
#TeamJonbers Promo
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
BBC Keeping It 100 Look – Blue Peter
Ru Are You? Look
Neon Nights Look
Bingo, She Bettah Don't! Look
The Mane Event Look
The Mane Event Look (Reveal)
Lairy Poppins – The Rusical Look – The Bird Woman
West End Wonders Look – Singin' in the Rain
Snatch Game Look – St. Patti
Tickled Pink Look
Drag Family Realness Look – with Nanu Noir
Ruff and Ready Look
Pretty in Punk Look
Grand Finale Eleganza Look
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
Mini Trailer
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
The Queens' Variety Show Look
For Queen and Country Look
Lady Prince Charming Look
She-vil Queen Look
Drags to Riches Eleganza Look
Ruveal Yourself Look
Ruveal Yourself Look (Reveal)
Unaired Gone Cruising Look
Unaired When I Glow Up Look - Tickled Pink (S4; E6)
Reunion Look
Finale Eleganza Extravaganza Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Season 4) | Self | Contestant (Placed 3rd/4th) | [1] |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (Season 2) | Self | Contestant, placed 9th |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Danny Beard |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | Cheddar Gorgeous • 3rd & 4th: Black Peppa & Jonbers Blonde |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Pixie Polite • 6th: Dakota Schiffer • 7th: Le Fil • 8th: Baby (Quit) • 9th: Sminty Drop • 10th: Copper Topp • 11th: Starlet • 12th: Just May |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Alan Carr • Graham Norton |
| Pit Crew | TBA |
| Winner | Tia Kofi |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Hannah Conda • 3rd & 4th: La Grande Dame & Marina Summers |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Scarlet Envy • 6th: Choriza May • 7th: Gothy Kendoll • 8th: Keta Minaj • 9th: Jonbers Blonde • 10th: Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha (Miss Congeniality) • 11th: Mayhem Miller |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Alan Carr • Graham Norton |
| Pit Crew | TBA |