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Just May
View on WikipediaPete May (born May 18th, 1989),[4] better known by the stage name Just May, is a British drag performer known for competing on the fourth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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Career
[edit]Just May is a British drag performer who has been active for over a decade.[5] Just May began performing in drag while studying Fine Art at university, initially developing character-based performances as part of her artistic practice.[6] Over time, her work evolved from an academic project into a professional career. Her stage name is a play on the phrase "Just Me".[6][7]
On 7 September 2022, Just May was announced as one of the twelve queens competing on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[8] Just May was the first contestant to be eliminated from the competition,[9] after losing a lip-sync against Dakota Schiffer.[10] In April 2023, Just May and the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series Four embarked on a tour across England, Scotland and Wales.[11]
Just May has impersonated Geri Halliwell,[12][13] and What Made Geri Ginger is among her drag shows which have paid tribute to the Spice Girls member.[14] Alastair James of Attitude magazine has described Just May as "Britain's premier" Halliwell impersonator.[15] She released her debut single "Just Like Geri", which received a music video, in 2022.[16]
Just May is a member of the London drag troupe Sink the Pink.[17] GQ has called her a "drag fixture" of London.[18]
Personal life
[edit]Just May is based in Essex,[16][19] and uses the pronouns she/they in drag and he/they out of drag.[20] She has a degree in fine arts.[1]
Discography
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b McMillan, Morgan (3 July 2020). ""I don't think I set out to be a full time Drag Queen" – An Interview with Just May". theedgesusu.co.uk. The Edge. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Siddons, Edward (17 March 2019). "The extraordinary rise of drag brunch: a dining delight or a betrayal of queer history?". The Guardian. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Matt (11 September 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Meet the Essex queen joining the fourth season of hit show". essexlive.news. Essex Chronicle. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ "Happy birthday to me". X.com. May 18, 2022.
- ^ Cook, Michael (2022-09-30). "An Interview with RuPaul's Drag Race UK's Just May - WERRRK.com". werrrk.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b McMillan, Morgan (2020-07-03). ""I don't think I set out to be a full time Drag Queen" – An Interview with Just May". The Edge. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Burgos, Joey (2022-09-21). "Meet RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4's Queens". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Drag Race UK Series 4: Meet The Queens". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-27.[dead link]
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (2022-11-25). "Drag Race UK's Just May hits back at vile trolls after finale". PinkNews. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Just May reveals why it was her goal "to leave first" on Drag Race UK". Gay Times. 2022-09-23. Archived from the original on 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "The Official RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season Four Tour - Events in Tees Valley". Visit. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Guerra, Joey. "'Drag Race UK' Q&A: Just May 'had no intention' of doing Geri Halliwell for Snatch Game". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Drag Race UK's Just May won't apologise for being a "triple no-threat"". Digital Spy. 2022-09-23. Archived from the original on 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "The UK's Leading Ginger Spice Impersonator On Why Geri Means So Much". Bustle. 2021-09-26. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ James, Alastair (2022-10-05). "Drag Race UK's Just May ru-veals who should have been in the bottom two". Attitude. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ a b "Drag Race UK star Just May releases sickening new single Just Like Geri". Gay Times. 2022-09-25. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "DRAG QUEENS YOU DON'T KNOW BUT SHOULD". V Magazine. 2019-02-11. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "How Drag Race changed the world (for better and for worse)". British GQ. 2019-10-03. Archived from the original on 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "Meet the 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' season 4 cast of queens". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Meet the Queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Season 4". www.out.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
- ^ "Just Like Geri". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ^ "Sometimes". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
