MICHELLE Visage has earned herself a reputation for being the straight-talking judge on RuPaul's Drag Race.

Now, she's making waves in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. Here's the lowdown on the glamorous television star and her colourful life so far…

What has Michelle Visage said about Strictly?

Michelle Visage, 50, revealed that she had signed up to the show on ITV's Lorraine on August 5, 2019.

Speaking to showbiz reporter Ross King she said: "I am very excited, I am over the moon. I can’t wait to be dramatic and as amazing as I can be. I am 50 and I want to be presenting women of the age."

She added: "I am Italian so I would love Giovanni and they need to have guns to lift all this!"

Michelle is partnered with fellow Italian Giovanni Pernice.

How much is Michelle Visage getting paid for Strictly?

Michelle's appearance on the show will definitely increase her bank balance as she gets the standard £25,000 payment for signing up.

If she manages to stay on the dance floor until the end of October this then rises to £40,000.

Any star that makes it to the quarter-finals sees their fee jump to £60,000 – and if she wins she will pocket a whopping £100,000.

What does Michelle Visage do on RuPaul's Drag Race?

Michelle is best known for appearing as a judge on the American reality show RuPaul's Drag Race.

The former pop singer has become an LGBT icon after eight years on the outrageous drag queen competition — which has a cult following amongst Millennials.

She has also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and in 2018 made her West End debut in flamboyant musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

Is Michelle Visage married?

Michelle is married to author and screenwriter David Case

They have two daughters, Lillie and Lola.

They live in California.

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