Marmalade (drag queen)
Welsh drag performer
Marmalade is the stage name of Jack Bourton, a Welsh drag performer who competed on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Marmalade is also the Guinness World Record holder for the most flowers placed on a dress.
Early life
Bourton is originally from Pontyclun. He began experimenting with drag as a teenager.
Career
Marmalade is a drag performer and fashion designer. She competed on the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and had previously designed clothes for other drag entertainers, including series 3 contestant Victoria Scone. Marmalade showcased her Welsh background on the series' first episode. She won her first main challenge on the eighth episode. She wore an outfit inspired by a grammophone, as well as another cerulean dress with "Bob Mackie-esque" drapework and a headpiece. Marcus Wratten of PinkNews said Marmalade's "Semifinal Vinyl" look was the season's best. Marmalade placed third overall.
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