Apr 10, 2024 · RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Katya Zamolodchikova, known as Brian McCook out of drag, is taking a break from her career to focus on sobriety.

In January 2018, McCook announced a hiatus from drag for mental health reasons, and his comedy tour as Katya, "Help Me, I'm Dying", was postponed until spring 2019. [ 45 ] [ 46 ] In the first episode of Whimsically Volatile in March 2018, McCook discussed the hiatus in detail.

Mar 20, 2018 · Just days ago, Brian McCook, the man behind drag icon Katya Zamolodchikova, returned from a much-needed hiatus by posting to Twitter with a message that “The Bitch is Back” and Cat Woman spread on a bed.

Apr 10, 2024 · On Wednesday, drag superstar Katya, born Brian Joseph McCook, announced that she would be entering rehab in an Instagram video. The 41-year-old has always been transparent with her struggles with mental health and substances, sharing her journey on her podcast and on her YouTube show UNHhhh with frequent …

Mar 23, 2018 · RuPaul’s Drag Race star Katya Zamolodchikova, real name Brian McCook, has revealed he was forced into rehab after relapsing on crystal meth. McCook says he has now completed his time in rehab where he suffered a “complete and total psychotic break from reality” due to the drug, commonly known as ‘Tina’.

Jan 16, 2018 · Brian McCook, who’s better known by drag moniker Katya Zamolodchikova, took to Instagram Monday to explain why he’s taking “a little break” from drag performance in the name of self-care....

Mar 20, 2018 · RuPaul’s Drag Race star and one half of Unhhh Katya Zamolodchikova, has returned from a 2 month long hiatus revealing an episode of a new podcast titled Whimsically Volatile. McCook has revealed that he went to rehab after announcing that he …

Jan 16, 2018 · The drag queen star, who is known for being outrageously outspoken, took to Instagram to reveal to her fans yesterday that she is taking a break from drag in the name of self-care. The video was originally recorded in French, however, Reddit user Designerine managed to translate the message into English.

Jan 16, 2018 · The season seven contestant and All Stars 2 finalist – real name Brian McCook – addressed fans in a video spoken entirely in French, explaining the break was due to her mental health. “There is no emergency. But I needed to take a little break,” she said.

Jan 18, 2018 · Brian McCook, the force behind Katya, took to Twitter to explain why he's stepping down from drag for the time being. "I need to take some personal time for my mental health to heal and...