A popular drag queen is joining the cast of EastEnders as the soap marks Pride month in July, according to reports.
La Voix, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, is known for being on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and is set to perform at the Queen Vic pub.
Her short stint on the show is thought to be airing in the coming weeks as she joins the LGBTQ+ celebrations in Walford, The Sun reports.
She also took part in Strictly Come Dancing last year and announced the results of the UK’s national jury on Eurovision in May 2026.
La Voix 'coming to Walford for Pride celebrations in July'
A source told the newspaper: “Since starring on Strictly last year, La Voix has absolutely been the Beeb’s top pick, helping them host events and even announcing the UK’s scores for Eurovision.
“So when there was discussion about a drag queen performing at Walford Pride, there was only ever one option.
“La Voix was absolutely thrilled to be asked and bosses hope viewers enjoy the fun Pride special.”
EastEnders will reportedly celebrate Pride early next month, in line with London’s events.
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Newsquest has approached the BBC for comment.
La Voix has recently been announced as the headline act for Crawley's Pride event.
EastEnders schedule changes amid World Cup this week
The World Cup fixtures being shown on ITV and BBC have meant some changes have been made to the scheduling of soaps this week, including EastEnders.
On Monday, June 15, the BBC is broadcasting the Belgium v Egypt World Cup match on BBC One from 7.30pm with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
With EastEnders usually airing at 7.30pm on the channel, it moves to BBC Two but will air at the same time.
EastEnders will follow the same pattern on Tuesday, June 16, as France v Senegal kicks off at 8pm with BBC One coverage starting at 7.30pm.
On Wednesday, June 17, the soap will air an hour later than usual (8.30pm) but will stay on BBC One as it follows the Portugal v DR Congo game.
The World Cup game that affects scheduling on Thursday is the Czechia v South Africa tie with kick-off at 5pm, meaning the BBC news is later, pushing EastEnders to 8.30pm on BBC One.
EastEnders doesn’t air on Fridays, so that is all the disruption fans can expect this week.
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