Reddit is a hotbed (some might call it a cesspool but we’re not judging) of RuPaul’s Drag Race rumors, and most of them are all in good fun — Ruspiracy theories, speculation around casting — that sort of thing.
But one fan has taken things way too far, and now the show is taking legal action.
Shortly after the premiere of All Stars season three, a Reddit account called RealityTVLeaks began posting spoilers across various social media platforms before episodes aired. Some of the posts revealed who would be sent packing; not cool.
Making things extra tricky is the fact that the true identity of the leaker has yet to be discovered.
Still, producers are doing what they can to stop the leaks. So far they’ve issued takedown notices for copyright violations, but those seem to have had an adverse effect.
Rather than silencing the account, the notices have emboldened it.
In a post addressing the move, RealityTVLinks posted a Drag Race photo of an unbothered Katya along with: “Me looking at the World of Wonder staff that left me no choice but to go private because they keep reporting my posts because I Leaks their shit … mind ya business.”
Well, it actually is their business.
Now World of Wonder, the production company behind the hit show, is upping the ante and has filed a lawsuit, which Hornet reports “is asking for statutory damages of $150,000 per All Stars episode that has been infringed, plus statutory damages of $25,000 for each violation or the actual damages suffered by World of Wonder, and the RealityTVLeaks’ profits, plus World of Wonder’s attorney fees.”
Find the full complaint below:
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Nowuvedoneit
I am still watching drag race but I can’t wait till it goes away too, weird. I enjoy it but think it’s time for the show to end.
startenout
Then stop watching. Some people love it and don’t want it to go away.
LilMesican
You know it does end. They crown a winner and it’s over… Until next season.
Brian
Season 10 starts almost immediately after All Stars ends, so it’s gonna be around here awhile.
Terrycloth
Guys who pretend to be women entertainment …? Always hated drag shows at bars too..not the least bit interesting nor entertaining. .dont get it…
fuzzywuzznt
Begone, you have no power here, before someone drops a house on you.
paul dorian lord fredine
then don’t go to bars that have shows. there. problem solved. now you can stop bitching.
LilMesican
Guys who don’t look good in drag usually hate on it. But I’m sure you call pull it off with the right wig.
Own the wig, be the wig!!!
jorgecruz
I never got people who would take the time to read an article, log in and post a comment on something that they claim to have no interest in and never found the least bit interesting. Why would you even both to stop on this article?
myloginname
Ive never enjoyed really violent shows…so I don’t watch them.
the_ashpan
….what jorgecruz said….
Glitterlust
Cool. Thanks for letting us know.
Evji108
I never have cared much for drag either, but I respect the freedom of others to enjoy it. I don’t care for football either, but seriously what other people like us none of my business.
yaletownman
I’m sure there’s plenty you don’t get. Self centered ness tends to have that effect on people.
Luna1979
I got my 68 year old mother watching RPDR. She tolerated me ’cause I’m fecking fantastic, but was always a little conservative otherwise. Now she’s texting me all night about Kennedy said this. What’s wrong with Morgan’s face? So on and so on. She’s planning our trip to DragCon. Therefore, the show must stay on indefinitely. It’s making people more tolerant and accepting and highlights the talent these ladies offer.
the_ashpan
It’s a bit shit that someone is doing this…….It’s probably that one that made their name (that I can’t remember) as a contestant in series 3 or 4 (i think) then actually changed sex after the show and caused a big stink about the show using “she-mail” as she/he said it was derogatory and “unkind” to the transgender community…..although how she/he arrived at that opinion and completely bypassing actual women is beyond me ha ha. I always thought “she-mail” was a witty take on email but there we go……anyway, Ithink it’s her who is behind it, pissed off at NOT getting invited to the cruise ship gigs now she’s bad mouthed Ru……
Glitterlust
Who’s badmouthing who now? U got proof?
IanHunter
This show is passed its prime. I really needs to stop and go on permanent hiatus.
jahugh2020
Youre right you really do need to stop and go on permanent hiatus.
paul peniscocker
Yeah the sports jersey avitar might hint that you aren’t the right critic to judge it.
paul peniscocker
When i was just a wee little gay lad. I was initially put off by drag performers. For me it came from the idea that it was the effeminate part of me, which in High School was the aspect you get made fun of when being called gay. (Which is funny since I was in theatre and dress or not got me called “faggot”. I don’t think people understand the female impersonators and drag performers are a big part of how we are at where we are. They have been our soldiers disarming the public with thier loud mouths and funny wit.
Good Drag (cuz it aint all good) is an art form that most bar patrons don’t fully appreciate. There are guys that put their heart and soul for their one night a week to do a routine in front of 10 people in rural Wyoming. (im guess I wouldn’t really go to Wyoming for anything….). As a performer I so respect their work and Im proud of that part of our culture. I don’t watch the show though because reality competitions aren’t my thing. (although its a great show)
paul peniscocker
As far as the guy posting the spoilers to Reddit. Thats messed up. I am assuming the person is gay or is a friend of a bunch of gays. They should realize it’s taking part of our own down if you cause the show to lose viewers. For What? so that you can get points for sharing on reddit? Being an unknown spoiler isnt going to turn you into an E correspondent or even a half rate blogger. It sounds like it is someone connected with the show if they get the winners ahead of time.
I hope you catch them. It’s one thing to cause a stir to people online that are being dumb asses or evil. This is just someone whos likes trouble because they feel powerful