Bonnie Ann Clyde
Bonnie Ann Clyde | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Keogh 3 October 1994 Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 7) |
James Keogh (born 3 October 1994), known professionally by the stage name Bonnie Ann Clyde,[1] is an Irish drag performer. Bonnie Ann Clyde competed on the seventh series of the British television series RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Early life
Keogh was born in Dublin.[2] He studied communications at Dublin City University.[3]
Career
Bonnie Ann Clyde began performing in drag in the mid-2010s.[4] She appeared on RTÉ's web series My Best Sustainable Life in 2019,[5] and Virgin Media's reality TV show Eating With The Enemy in 2021.[6] Bonnie Ann Clyde competed on the seventh series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[4] She is the show's first contestant from the Republic of Ireland.[7] She won the Snatch Game challenge (episode "Snatch Me Out!").
Personal life
Keogh is based in Manchester. He has also lived in Gran Canaria and San Francisco.[8][9] His stage name pays tribute to his late cats, Bonnie and Clyde, whom he named after the American outlaw couple.[4]
Bonnie Ann Clyde organized a drag fundraiser for Chechnya in 2018.[10]
Filmography
Television
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 7; 2025)
See also
References
- ^ "Irish Drag Queen tries out an eco-friendly beauty routine". RTÉ.ie. 13 November 2019. Archived from the original on 3 February 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Jones, Danny (22 August 2025). "The Canal Street star that we're backing to be the next queen of RuPaul's Drag Race UK". The Manc. Archived from the original on 8 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Gataveckaite, Gabija. "Drag queen Bonnie Ann Clyde talks to DCU". thecollegeview.ie. The College View. Archived from the original on 23 May 2025. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Meet the queens competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 7". www.out.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Irish Drag Queen tries out an eco-friendly beauty routine". RTÉ.ie. RTÉ. Archived from the original on 3 February 2025. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ Reynolds, Deirdre. "Drag queen and outspoken priest go for dinner on new Virgin Media reality show Eating with The Enemy". sundayworld.com. Sunday World. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Bonnie Ann Clyde makes history as Republic of Ireland's first Drag Race contestant". GCN. 22 August 2025. Archived from the original on 18 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Damshenas, Sam (22 August 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Meet the fierce queens of season 7". GAY TIMES. Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "NI contestant aims to impress on RuPaul's Drag Race UK: 'The queens won't know what hit them'". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 23 August 2025. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Donohoe, Katie (7 November 2019). "Here are the Irish drag stars we want to see on Drag Race UK season 2". GCN. Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.