The Vivienne fans call on RuPaul to strip Tyra Sanchez of her Drag Race crown after ‘disgusting’ comments she made in wake of rival’s death

The Vivienne fans have called for RuPaul to take a ‘powerful’ stand against season two winner Tyra Sanchez after she made ‘disgusting’ comments about the drag star’s death.

The drag performer, whose real name was James Lee Williams, tragically died at the weekend aged 32 following a glittering career when they won the inaugural season of RuPaul ‘s Drag Race UK in 2019. 

In the wake of tragic news, Sanchez, whose real name is James Ross, took to X to share a series of nasty tweets in response to a 2020 message written by The Vivienne.

The Vivienne’s old tweet from nearly five years ago said: ‘Bet Tyra was fuming when she Realised Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though.’

Digging up the historical tweet on Sunday, Sanchez wrote: ‘Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium.’

The shock comment received a flurry of criticism from furious fans and now Drag Race host RuPaul has been urged to strip Sanchez, formerly known as King Tyra, of her crown following her win on the second season of the US show back in 2010.

On the same day their untimely death was confirmed by manager Simon Jones, Sanchez, formerly known as King Tyra and whose real name is James Ross, took to X to share a series of nasty tweets in response to a 2020 message written by The Vivienne

James Lee Williams, tragically died last week aged 32 following a glittering career that launched to new heights when they won the inaugural season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, furious fans have made their thoughts clear, with one even starting a petition to oust her of the title.

They penned: ‘I think #RuPaul should take the crown from Tyra Sanchez and give it to #Raven in a symbolic but powerful act. The level of disrespect that girl has, already crossed all limits with her comments about The Vivienne. Do the right thing Mama Ru

‘Dethrone Tyra Sanchez’; ‘Strip Tyra Sanchez of her Crown for Disrespecting Late Queen – Sign the Petition!’

‘@RuPaul take away Tyra Sanchez’s win now. The s**t she posted had no right to allow her to stay in the hall of fame, she is a disgrace to the planet and to the fandom and you should discard anything related to her as you did Sherry Pie. Letting this slide is a big f**k up.’

‘Sign the petition to have Tyra Sanchez removed as the winner of season 2 of Drag Race.’

However, in response to the backlash, Tyra responded with a foul-mouth tirade as she insisted she didn’t ‘give two f**ks’ about the crown or title before slamming RuPaul and the show. 

She penned: ‘Calling for a crown/title that I could give two f**ks about is stupid. You’re the only ones caught up in that fairytale. It means absolutely nothing. Y’all been hollering 15min for 15 years. F**k that crown. F**k @RuPaul F**k @RuPaulsDragRace F**k @WorldOfWonder and f**k you too!’

It comes after after RuPaul paid an emotional tribute to The Vivienne after the Drag Race star’s death.

 

The twisted tweet has been met with a flurry of criticism from fellow drag queens and fans

Drag Race host RuPaul has been urged to strip her of her crown following her win on the second season of the US show back in 2010

Drag Race fans have called for Tyra to be stripped of her crown and title following her 2010 win [pictured in 2010]

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, furious fans have made their thoughts clear, with one even starting a petition to oust her of the title

However, in response to the backlash, Tyra responded with a foul-mouth tirade as she insisted she didn’t ‘give two f**ks’ about the crown or title before slamming RuPaul and the show

Taking to social media today, RuPaul shared a throwback photo of himself in drag with The Vivienne out of drag alongside a heartfelt tribute. 

‘With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,’ he wrote. 

The Vivienne‘s tragic death was confirmed on Sunday by her publicist, who paid tribute to the ‘incredibly loved star’.

And in an update on Monday, police revealed that they found ‘no suspicious circumstances’.

Cheshire Police said officers were called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford at 12.22pm on Sunday following reports of a sudden death.

A spokesman for the force said: ‘Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner.’

Confirming the tragic death on Instagram yesterday, Vivienne’s publicist Simon Jones wrote: ‘It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. 

‘James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. 

‘They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. 

‘We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.’ 

It comes after after RuPaul paid an emotional tribute to The Vivienne after the Drag Race star’s death.

‘With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,’ he wrote

The Vivienne pictured in the promo for 2023’s Dancing on Ice in which they came second 

He continued: ‘These are words I never ever wanted to write. Viv was a close friend, a client and someone I loved very much.

‘From the moment I met them in 2019 I knew we could create magic together and I became their manager. Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing. No one has ever made me laugh as much in my life as Viv did. Their comic genius and quick wit was like no other.

‘I’m so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life everyday for the last five years. It’s tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had found a space and career they loved, excelled and thrived in. 

‘I am heartbroken and devastated at this news. RIP my wonderful friend. You left us way too soon.’