DeDeLicious

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DeDeLicious
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DeDeLicious at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024
Born
Charlie Veysey-Smith [1] [2]

2002or2003(age 21–22) [3]
NationalityBritish
Occupation Drag queen
Television RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 5)

DeDeLicious is the stage name of Charlie Veysey-Smith, a British drag performer who has appeared on the BBC reality series Keeping Up with Krystal Versace and competed on series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK .

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Career

DeDeLicious is a drag queen competing on series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK . She designed some of the outfits worn on the show by Krystal Versace, the winner of series 3, and other contestants. [3] Previously, DeDeLicious was part of Krystal Versace's "drag family" [4] in the BBC reality series Keeping Up with Krystal Versace. [5] [6] During her time on Drag Race, DeDeLicious impersonated Lady Colin Campbell for the Snatch Game challenge. [7] She placed fourth overall in the competition.

Personal life

DeDeLicious is from Tunbridge Wells, Kent. [8] [9] She and Krystal Versace have been described as best friends and "drag sisters". [10] [11] DeDeLicious uses the pronouns he/him out of drag and she/her in drag. [12] Sam Damshenas of Gay Times has described her as a "sewing crackerjack" and a Nicki Minaj "stan". [13]

Discography

TitleYearAlbum
"Don't Ick My Yum (Fierce Force Five Version)" [14]
(RuPaul featuring Tomara Thomas, Vicki Vivacious, Michael Marouli, & Cara Melle)
2023non-album single
"Pant-Oh She Better Don't: The Rusical" [15] 2023 Pant-Oh She Better Don't: The Rusical Album

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2023 Keeping Up with Krystal Versace HerselfGuest cast
2023 RuPaul's Drag Race UK HerselfContestant [16]

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