It’s only fitting that the week I make my Drag Race Down Under debut - I share my slightly unhinged chat with permanent judge Rhys Nicholson! An award-winning Australian actor, comedian and author-to-be, Rhys and I talked all things career - how they used comedy as a vehicle, what its like working with Mama Ru and Michelle and how they went from local stand up to a global media career.

They also talked gender non-conformity and how they understood their non-binary identity, the hilarious way they were outed by their porn search history and what they wish people knew about drag. Tips on how to #MasturbateResponsibly included - free of charge.

For guest or topic suggestions, or to submit a question to the ‘Ask Maria’ hotline, email: [email protected]. Follow Maria at @mariathattil, and Rhys at @rhysnicholson. 

Aussies can watch me on S3E2 of Drag Down Under on Stan Australia, on TVNZ Official for NZ and Wow Presents Plus worldwide.

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