Katya is back, and fans of the Russian vixen are breathing a sigh of relief.
In January, Brian McCook (known the world over as Katya Zamolodchikova) made a big announcement: He was hanging up Katya’s wig for an unspecified amount of time.
Even with a career in rapid ascent — The Trixie and Katya Show, an extension of his hit web series UNHhhh costarring Trixie Mattel, had just been picked up on Viceland — McCook had good reason to hit the pause button.
A candid Tweet to fans revealed the performer was struggling with mental health and needed to address some issues before he could continue entertaining as Katya:
How about we take this to the next level?
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— Katya (@katya_zamo) January 18, 2018
Katya then deactivated her Twitter account.
Meanwhile, the fate of The Trixie and Katya Show was uncertain. Bob the Drag Queen filled in to co-host with All Stars winner Trixie Mattel, but would the show manage without half its act?
Well nine months shy of 2019, Katya surprised everyone by popping back up on social media:
The Bitch is Back. pic.twitter.com/PjsjJBbDQI
— Katya (@katya_zamo) March 18, 2018
A day after the gaggery, McCook gave a more specific update:
My stage show “Help Me I’m Dying” will likely be re-titled, mostly due to the fact that I am no longer dying. I can’t wait for you to see it. It is going to be incredible and I am quite sure you will all love it. Peace
— Katya (@katya_zamo) March 19, 2018
It’s still unclear whether Katya will be back in front of an audience, or on her TV show before the clock strikes 2019, but we’d say this is a pretty good sign she will be.
We’re ready when you are, Katya!
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Polaro
Well, I did miss him/her. Positive thoughts for a triumphant return.
Brian
I just watched The Trixie and Katya show for the first time a few days ago. I made it about 10 minutes before I turned it off. Are there really people who like that crap? Even Bob The Drag Queen, who I love, wasn’t enough to make it worth sitting through.
Polaro
Some episodes are better than others, but it is a very odd show, for sure.
DCguy
What a shock, somebody who was suddenly flooded with work, and on a constant schedule needed a break!
Katya did the right thing, she had the ability to take a vacation, de-stress, and is back. Too bad every worker isn’t allowed that in today’s world.
Welcome back Katya!