He is a fan favourite on reality show Celebrity Big Brother in Britain.
And drag queen Courtney Act, born Shane Jenek, initially rose to fame 14 years ago on Australian Idol.
The 36-year-old failed to crack the Top 12 with his performance of Lesley Gore’s ‘You Don’t Own Me’, but was told by judge Ian Dickson he could ‘save’ the drag scene.
Early days: Drag queen Courtney Act, born Shane Jenek, initially rose to fame 14 years ago on Australian Idol before starring on Celebrity Big Brother UK
Before belting out the 1963 hit, Courtney was asked by Idol co-host Andrew G – now known as Osher Gunsberg – if he was a ‘real girl’.
‘Andrew, I’m an unreal girl,’ he instantly quipped before taking to the stage.
Fighting for a place in the live shows, the judges quickly noted that while the performance wasn’t vocally outstanding Courtney was a ‘great performer’.
‘Andrew, I’m an unreal girl,’ he instantly quipped before taking to the stage
Star: Fighting for a place in the live shows, the judges quickly noted that while the performance wasn’t vocally outstanding Courtney was a ‘great performer’
‘If the drag scene was in a state of 911, I reckon you’re the chick to save it,’ Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson stated when giving the popular contestant his feedback.
‘I think you’re going to rule the drag scene, the question here is can you rule the pop scene. Have you got the balls to do that?’ he added.
‘One of my strengths is my businesswoman approach to things and I guess I subscribe to that Kylie and Madonna school where it’s not just about singing fantastically, but it’s about my package,’ Courtney replied.
‘If the drag scene was in a state of 911, I reckon you’re the chick to save it,’ Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson stated when giving Courtney his feedback during Australian Idol
Following on from Idol, the self-described ‘genderqueer’ reality star tried out presenting on breakfast television before releasing several singles.
Courtney then found fame after moving to West Hollywood and reaching the finals of RuPaul’s Drag Race contest series.
A hot favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother in the UK, Courtney recently showcased her vocal skills during a talent show on the long-running program.
Flamboyant: A hot favourite to win Celebrity Big Brother in the UK, Courtney recently showcased her vocal skills during a talent show on the long-running program