Drag Race Pit Crew member Nick Lemmer has debuted a new drag persona, and we are living for it.
Back in 2024, the handsome talent appeared on the beloved reality TV series as one of the five RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! dancers undergoing a drag make-over.
After being assigned to Plane Jane, Lemmer went all out for the challenge, channelling his inner “hot slut” for his new drag identity, Lazi Susan, and even shaving his chest.
Fortunately, their hard work paid off, with the fierce duo winning the maxi-challenge.
While his drag debut captivated the judges and viewers at home, Lemmer’s iconic Lazi Susan alter ego has noticeably taken a step back.
However, on 9 October, he teased a return to the drag scene with a cryptic Instagram post, writing, “Tomorrow, she’s back” alongside a photo of his drag silhouette.
Staying true to his word, Lemmer returned the next day to announce the start of his drag career. But instead of continuing as Lazi, he revealed that he would be working under a new name.
“2 years ago, a monster was born. Tonight, a new era begins. Welcome to the stage, ASHLEY,” he wrote.
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Naturally, Lemmer’s announcement gagged Drag Race fans, with one person commenting: “Will miss the name lazi Susan hahahah but will love to see you shine, Ashley.”
Another viewer echoed similar sentiments, writing: “RPDR s20 is calling her name.”
The dance talent also received support from Drag Race star Plasma, who wrote: “She’s a monster AND my sister.”
When a fan asked, “What happened to Lazi Susan?” Lemmer responded: “Lazi is Ashley, Ashley is Lazi.”
Lemmer’s exciting drag announcement comes after months of him teasing the idea during various appearances and on social media.
While accepting the WOWIE Award for Dominant Dancing Diva at DragCon 2024, the multidisciplinary artist was asked by Ts Madison if he enjoyed his Lazi Susan alter ego.
In response, he exclaimed: “Hell yeah, I do! And she’s coming back.”
Lemmer also revisited the idea in his web series The Loverboy Diaries.
Towards the end of the sixth episode, he was approached by another version of himself who asked if Lazi Susan was coming back.
While it seemed like the real Lemmer struggled to come up with an answer, it then transitioned to him putting on lipstick before adding, “Okay, so maybe there’s one more episode.”
We can’t wait to see what fierce and iconic moments Ashley brings to the drag sphere.
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