morgan mcmichaels

Morgan McMichaels, a Scottish-American drag performer, has achieved recognition through reality television and international performances. After gaining broader recognition as a contestant on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2010, placing eighth, Morgan McMichaels went on to establish a multi-faceted career spanning reality television, music, and film. Following her debut on Drag Race, McMichaels became a mentor, or ‘professor,’ on the spin-off series RuPaul’s Drag U, appearing in three episodes during its first season in 2010, two episodes in the second season in 2011, and a further episode in the third season in 2012. Her early career also included significant appearances in high-profile music videos, notably Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ in 2011.

McMichaels continued to broaden her television presence with a guest appearance on Tabatha Takes Over in 2013 and featured in Lady Gaga’s ‘Applause’ lyric video in the same year. From 2014 to 2015, McMichaels showcased her hosting talents for the WOWPresents web series Living For The Lip Sync. Her competitive reality television journey continued when she returned to the franchise for the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars in 2018, where she initially placed 10th before being brought back and ultimately securing the 5th position. The same year, McMichaels expanded her artistic output by releasing two singles, ‘Why You Mad Tho?’ and ‘Yazz Bitch.’ Her international reach was further cemented through an appearance on Germany’s Next Topmodel Season 13 in 2018, demonstrating her global appeal.

Morgan McMichaels remained active on television screens in 2022, making a guest appearance on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race. Most recently, in 2023, she showcased her culinary and comedic talents by appearing in Drag Me to Dinner. McMichaels’ consistent presence across diverse media platforms highlights her enduring impact and versatility as a performer.