RuPaul has subtly reprimanded RuPauls Drag Race season 2 winner Tyra Sanchez following the latters controversial comments about the recent death of The Vivienne, the first crowned queen of RuPauls Drag Race UK.On Wednesday, RuPaul shared a short clip from the 2010 season 2 finale, featuring a memorable scene in which she slapped Tyra during an acting challenge. The video post, which quickly went viral, comes after a wave of backlash against Tyra for mocking The Viviennes death. While numerous Drag Race contestants, including RuPaul, publicly mourned the 32-year-old queens passing, Tyras comments ignited an online firestorm.Tyras remarks stemmed from a five-year-old social media post from The Vivienne that referenced her. In the post, The Vivienne wrote, Bet Tyra was fuming when she realized Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though. After The Viviennes death, Tyra responded with a callous comment, writing, Yet it doesnt compare to the fumes of the crematorium.The response was met with swift and widespread condemnation from both fans and Tyras fellow Drag Race alums, including Kandy Muse, DeJa Skye, Tatianna, and new season 17 contestant Hormona Lisa, who all condemned Tyras actions as distasteful. Despite the outrage, Tyra remained unapologetic, continuing to taunt The Viviennes death with further posts across multiple social media platforms, including a direct response to RuPauls video clip.View this post on InstagramA post shared by RuPaul (@rupaulofficial)In the aftermath of RuPauls post, Tyra took to Instagram, sharing an illustration of the host with a caption reading, Right back at ya. Puppet. On her Instagram Story, she also expressed her gratitude to both her supporters and critics, writing: I am immensely thankful to everyone visiting my page this week. Whether showing love or showing your ass, you increased my pages reach TREMENDOUSLY. Welcome to all new followers! Tyra also sent a pointed message to those critical of her, stating, Two fingers in the sky to those who have left us. Special shoutouts to the ones who truly hate me yet hang around watching my every move. With you hanging around here youve increased the reach by 95%. Silly rabbits. You work for me. It is because of you that my name LIVES on.RuPauls post and Tyras continued provocations drew strong support for the host from several Drag Race alumni. Shea Coule, the winner of All Stars 5, voiced her approval, writing, GET HER AGAIN FOR ME MAMMA!!! referencing RuPauls implied reprimand. Crystal, a Drag Race UK season 1 queen, also chimed in, commenting, Mamas had enough nonsense, as other queens, including Kandy Muse, Jiggly Caliente, Jasmine Kennedie, Mrs. Kasha Davis, and Victoria Scone, echoed their support for RuPauls stance.Tyra has a well-documented history of controversy within the Drag Race fandom. She previously faced backlash for falsely announcing the death of fellow season 2 queen Morgan McMichaels and was allegedly banned from DragCon for making threatening comments about the event. Tyra, however, has denied these claims, telling Entertainment Weekly in a statement, I never threatened DragCon and I damn sure never apologized for it.In response to Tyras callous comments about The Vivienne, Kandy Muse, who competed on season 13 and All Stars 8, issued a strongly worded rebuke. Ive defended you for years but now you can absolutely go f yourself and if our path were to ever cross its absolutely on sight, bitch, its not a threat, its a promise. You disgusting person, Kandy wrote in a fiery Instagram post. DeJa Skye, who appeared on season 14, also condemned Tyras behavior, calling her a rotted person and expressing dismay at her actions.In addition to the drama surrounding Tyras online posts, the season 2 queens name resurfaced in the news in 2023 when she was arrested in Starke, Florida. Tyra, whose real name is James Ross, was initially detained for allegedly resisting arrest after a car accident. The charges were later dropped after Ross filed a complaint against the department, but the incident further fueled the queens controversial reputation.Following The Viviennes death, RuPaul shared a heartfelt statement on social media, expressing her grief over the loss of the late queen. With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Viviennean incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being, RuPaul wrote.The post RuPaul Posts Drag Race Clip of Slapping Tyra Sanchez After Season 2 Winner Mocks The Viviennes Death appeared first on Gayety.