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PHOTOS: Kressley attends ‘RuPaul’ finale at Bunker

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3 years ago

April 15, 2023

Karson Cressley greets fans at a 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season finale viewing party at Bunker on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Carson Kressley of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans at Bunker for a Drag Race season finale viewing party on Friday, April 14. Naomi Thee Ratchet hosted a drag show with performers Labianna and Erotica.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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