A drag queen has sparked debate after a video clip of her pushing a customer off stage went viral.
Cara Melle, the London-based queen in question, encountered the rowdy patron during a drag brunch performance of Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want For Christmas is You.” As the woman took to dancing on one end of the stage, Melle strode over to her and gave her a swift push, knocking her into the crowd.
In a surprising twist, Melle found herself attacked by other drag queens for her behavior.
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“That was more than just a ‘get off my stage,’ tweeted former American Idol star Ada Vox. “That was inappropriate and unprofessional. If the woman was injured, which is very possible with a push like that, is also a lawsuit for both the performer & the venue with video evidence.”
Maybe after too many Prosecco’s @theexhibit #balham but still as @RuPaul taught us #DragIsNOTaContactSport ! #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/IkItNJaUxT
— Crotch Magazine (@CrotchMagazine) December 14, 2019
Melle then went into damage control on Instagram, issuing an apology of sorts. “I apologized to her, we took photos after, she is fine,” Melle said. “She had a great time, she got two bottles of Prosecco to go home with! She had a fabulous time, we took pictures together, we kiki’d and I felt horribly for it. Honestly, it ate me up.”
She also added: “Once again, I apologize to her, with my whole heart sincerely. If she ever sees this, I apologize to you. I should not have ever pushed you that hard. I’m not for violence, I’m not for abusing women, that’s never been my character.”
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mr guy
Misogynist prick
armandov
I have to admit, that made me laugh. Not because I want to see anyone get hurt but after experiencing many pushy, drunken bachelorette party girls at gay bars, pushing and shoving everyone to the side, this kind of feels like poetic justice.
Crystix
Ah yes, Misogyny. “When a woman is drunk and acting a fool and someone who happens to have a penis enacts instantaneous karma.” I forgot about that definition.
Doesn’t make this queen’s action right, but you calling it misogyny cheapens the word that has real consequences for women who aren’t sloppy drunk and abused by men.
MISTERJETT
just because she accepted an apology doesn’t mean a lawsuit won’t happen. that push was totally uncalled floor. I’ve seen drag shows where patrons came up on stage and the performer danced with and hugged them. that just shows they’re having a good time. the woman could have been seriously hurt or even worse. sometimes an apology isn’t nearly enough.
rodzilla
WOW! I hole-heartedly agree with MISTERJETT. Talk about ‘ALL eyes on me!’ She went out of her way to ‘sucker shove’ the unsuspecting and probably tipsy patron. 1LT, the word ‘stage’ denotes a raised area for performances. ‘Floor’ is the correct word.
queerT
Haha, that female deserved it. I’m so sick of entitled straight girls acting like the gay bar is their zoo and making everything about them.
Tombear
Holy shid! The ambulance chasers are going to love this one!
Kangol2
At least she really apologized and didn’t just say, “If she was offended by my shove…” blah blah. She’s probably sweating Prosecco hoping that woman doesn’t sue her ass for all it’s worth and more, though.
Evilklown13
Really sad to see this! it looks as if the woman is just enjoying the show. In a world where simply being different, is under attack, we should embrace supporters not “shove them out of our way”!!!
iauajo
Just because you’re in drag doesn’t give you a license to be a BITCH! I hope she gets some “class” in her stocking and coal under her tree.
decampbell
Dumb cow shouldn’t have been on the stage. Sick to death of gay venues, especially “Drag Brunches” (ugh) being overrun by hen parties and garden variety drunk girls.
liltomtom90
On the flip side, just because you’re drunk does not give you the right to ruin someone’s drag show.
liltomtom90
Nor, would i, as an audience member, want to see your drunk ass acting the fool. I came and paid to see a show. I don’t want u up there.
liltomtom90
But I also don’t condone pushing her. She probably could’ve kindly walked up to her and made a joke about her getting off the stage…