


RuPaul has not been afraid to boast about his decades-long career while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, but the Drag Race icon took it to a whole new level during Tuesday’s (Aug. 20) broadcast – and the Live audience loved it.
RuPaul was met with huge applause when he took the stage at the top of the show to introduce himself as that evening’s host.
“You know a lot of people think of me as an entrepreneur, the queen of drag, a musician, TV mogul,” he began saying. “But I am much more than that… I am also a great pair of tits.”
He’s been showing off his signature, raunchy sense of humor this week on Live, taking shots at Kimmel himself, Donald Trump, and even the Academy!
During a previous broadcast, RuPaul announced he would be the last guest host filling in for Kimmel amid his ongoing “vacation.”
“You know, in the drag world, when your jimmy goes on vacation that’s called tucking,” he wryly told the audience as they howled with laughter. He continued, “And boy, oh boy, we have plenty to tuck about tonight.”

But RuPaul also took a moment to go after yet another one of Kimmel’s jobs: Hosting the Oscars.
In a segment called “Gayer News,” RuPaul shared the recent news that Kimmel turned down the opportunity to host the 2025 Oscars. If he had accepted the offer, this would mark the fifth time Kimmel’s hosted the awards ceremony.
“Jimmy Kimmel has announced he will not host next year’s Oscars,” RuPaul said. “The Academy is still looking for an MC with hosting experience, pop culture knowledge, and the love of entertainment. In gayer news…”
Disco music began to play as he announced to ABC, the Academy, and the world, “I’m right here, bitch!”
Let’s hope they’re listening. RuPaul has certainly proved his worth while guest hosting Live this week.
Jimmy Kimmel Live airs on weeknights at 11:35/10:35c on ABC.