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'Drag Race' Icon Willam Heads to OUTtv with Male Stripper Reality Show

Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 1 MIN.

Willam is headed to OUTtv with a new reality show project in which the "Drag Race" Season 4 alum will ride herd on male strippers along with fellow judges Meatball Queen and popular gay porn star Rhyheim Shabazz.

The show, titled "Willam's Dark Room Duel," will "feature multi-talented male-strippers going head-to-head in a series of themed challenges and performances," Deadline reported. The format's description sounds not unlike that of "Drag Race" – but the show has the potential for even greater sizzle.

"I used to book and manage strippers back in the day, and still some of my best friends are strippers," the "Nip/Tuck" actor told the entertainment outlet. "Trust me," Willam went on to add, "when it comes to taking off clothes I know what I'm talking about. Plus, I love making stuff with OUTtv."

The gay-themed streamer agreed.

"Collaborating with Willam on a new project is always such a joy because they bring the perfect balance of wit, know-how, and pure charisma," declared OUTtv's CO, Philip Webb, Deadline relayed.

"We're thrilled to be adding Willam's Dark Room Duel to OUTtv's roster of diverse, LGBTQ+ programming."

The incentive driving the show's competition?

"The entertainer who makes it to the top of a bracket-based elimination system will win a prize package that includes the opportunity to open for Willam during one of their iconic live shows," Deadline said.

More incentive for viewers to tune in? The competitors themselves, who are sure to serve some "Magic Mike" moves, not to mention co-judge Shabazz. Check out some of Shabazz's thirsty IG pics!







by Kilian Melloy , EDGE Staff Reporter

Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.

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