Gothy Kendoll is the stage name of Samuel David Handley (born 19 June 1997), an English drag queen, DJ and OnlyFans creator from Leicester. He is best known for his appearances on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the first series of the MTV's Celeb Ex in the City, and the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.[1] He released a single "Switch" in 2021.
Gothy Kendoll | |
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| Born | Samuel David Handley 19 June 1997 Leicester, Leicestershire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Drag queen, disc jockey |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 1) Celeb Ex in the City RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (series 2) |
Early life and career
Samuel David Handley was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, on 19 June 1997.[2][3] He started performing in drag in 2016, and worked as a DJ at events and parties.[4]
In 2019, Gothy Kendoll was announced as one of the ten contestants on the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[5][6] She was the first to be eliminated from the competition after losing a lip sync performance of "New Rules" by Dua Lipa to Vinegar Strokes, making her the first contestant to be eliminated from the British version of the show.[7][8]
In 2020, Gothy Kendoll appeared as a cast member on the MTV reality series Celeb Ex in the City.[9][10] In 2021, Gothy Kendoll released his debut single "Switch", which featured vocals from fellow Drag Race UK contestant Divina de Campo.[11] Gothy Kendoll is also a creator on OnlyFans, often collaborating with twinks to create pornographic content.[12]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK | Contestant; Series 1 (10th Place) | [13] |
| 2020 | Celeb Ex in the City | Cast member | [14] |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World | Contestant; Series 2 (7th Place) | [15] |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Switch" (with Divina de Campo & Forbid) | [11] |