Just May | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1989 [3] |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 4) |
Pete May (born May 18th, 1989), [4] better known by the stage name Just May, is a British drag performer known for competing on the fourth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
Just May is a British drag performer who has been active for over a decade. [5] Just May began performing in drag while studying Fine Art at university, initially developing character-based performances as part of her artistic practice. [6] . Over time, her work evolved from an academic project into a professional career. Her stage name is a play on the phrase "Just Me". [6] [7]
On 7 September, 2022, Just May was announced as one of the twelve queens competing on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. [8] Just May was the first contestant to be eliminated from the competition, [9] after losing a lip-sync against Dakota Schiffer. [10] In April 2023, Just May and the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series Four embarked on a tour across England, Scotland and Wales. [11]
Just May has impersonated Geri Halliwell, [12] [13] and What Made Geri Ginger is among her drag shows which have paid tribute to the Spice Girls member. [14] Alastair James of Attitude magazine has described Just May as "Britain's premier" Halliwell impersonator. [15] She released her debut single "Just Like Geri", which received a music video, in 2022. [16]
Just May is a member of the London drag troupe Sink the Pink. [17] GQ has called her a "drag fixture" of London. [18]
Just May is based in Essex, [16] [19] and uses the pronouns she/they in drag and he/they out of drag. [20] She has a degree in fine arts. [1]