Ginny Lemon

Lewis Matthew Lumiere Mandall, professionally known as Ginny Lemon, is a British drag performer and recording artist from Worcester, England. Lemon studied at the University of Worcester. They began their active career in 2008, developing a unique drag persona characterized by alternative and campy aesthetics. Before gaining widespread recognition in the drag world, Lemon appeared on The X Factor in 2017, showcasing their performance skills to a wider audience.

Ginny Lemon achieved significant public recognition as a contestant on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. During their time on the show, Lemon made headlines by eliminating themself from the competition in a lip sync round. Following their appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Lemon participated in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: The Official Tour in 2022, alongside the full cast of their series. In the same year, Lemon appeared on E4’s Celebrity Coach Trip, further expanding their presence in reality television. A notable milestone occurred in July 2022 when Ginny Lemon performed a musical act at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, arriving in a large lemon-shaped hot air balloon. Lemon identifies as non-binary, and their discussions on the show were credited with helping others come out about their own gender identity.

As a recording artist, Ginny Lemon has released multiple musical works, including the studio albums “Greatest Pips” (2021) and “Tonic” (2022). Their discography also includes singles such as “I’m So Offended” (2021), “I Am Over My Overdraft” (2021), “Woolworths Sneaky Butchers” (2021), “Burnt Pizza” (2022), and “Ding Dong” (2022). Lemon’s career demonstrates a progression from local performances to national television exposure and participation in major cultural events, maintaining their distinctive artistic identity throughout.