“CBC's show Queens is taking the torch further in the evolution of drag and contributing to pop culture's group mindset shift toward a more accepting one, inclusive of drag, gender fluidity and gender-neutral self expression.”

“Whoever is behind the sabotage on QUEENS, one thing is always front and center, and that’s the Toronto Drag Queen community … Beyond just the hard work put in by Toronto performers, the representation offered by the show was also an important element to the cast.”

“For … the queens who star in “Queens,” this growing mainstream focus on a performance art that was once an underground queer phenomenon is very welcome.”

“Sassy, smart, and over-the-top QUEENS is the fun entertainment we need right now, and it’s arriving this Friday (June 19) on CBC Gem, as part of Pride’s Feature Fridays screenings of Queer and Trans movies, documentaries, and more.”

“QUEENS director Pat Mills describes the six-part series as “Clue + Drop Dead Gorgeous + The Muppets, then take out the Muppets and add the best of the Toronto drag scene!” We couldn’t have said it better. It’s funny, mysterious, strange, and fierce all at once and it’s so much fun to see this type of representation on a major Canadian network.”

“There’s suffering for your art and then there’s shivering for your art.Toronto drag queen Jada Shada Hudson recalls doing the latter while shooting the CBC Gem series “Queens,” which debuts today, June 19, back in December.”