The Vivienne’s final TV appearance on G’wed drops on ITV tonight, weeks after loved ones said goodbye to the star.
The Drag Race UK winner – real name James Lee Williams – died on January 5. The Vivienne was 32 at the time of their death and police ruled out any “suspicious circumstances”.
Following their death, it was announced that The Vivienne is set to make a posthumous appearance in ITV’s comedy G’wed – and now fans can see their final role at last.
The Vivienne’s final TV appearance on G’wed
The Vivienne’s has a cameo in the new season of G’wed. It marks their last television appearance before their tragic death.
The comedy show returns with a brand-new series tonight on ITV (Thursday, February 6). But it’s already available on ITVX.
On the first episode of the second series, The Vivienne plays the owner of a Liverpool nightclub.
All the cast and crew were so saddened by the passing of The Vivienne and the first episode will now be dedicated to them.
In the scene, The Vivienne’s character spots Ted’s (Dominic Murphy) talent for comedy and offers him a gig to host their drag night. The episode featuring the Drag Race star was reportedly filmed last summer and will be aired with the blessing of their family.
They fire off witty one-liners in her trademark humour style, including one instance when she makes reference to a blow-up doll.
At another point, when Ted feels concerned over hosting the drag night, she says: “What’s the worst that can happen? You bomb so hard that you become a shell of a man and so traumatised that you never leave the house.”
Ted can’t help but laugh and as she hangs up the phone she warns: “Because, I’ll tell you what, if you do bomb, I’m never speaking to you again.”
G’wed boss on The Vivienne’s stint on show
Ahead of the G’wed premiering tonight, ITV shared a first glimpse at The Vivienne on the show.
In one photo, the drag queen looks as glam as ever, rocking a blonde wig and holding a cocktail.
The Vivienne can also be seen standing and clapping on stage in another photo, while others show her on the phone wearing a stylish turban.
Paying tribute to The Vivienne, executive producer of G’wed, Mario Stylianides, said: “All the cast and crew were so saddened by the passing of The Vivienne and the first episode will now be dedicated to them.”
He then continued: “The Vivienne was a trailblazing icon and we were truly honoured when we found out they were a fan of G’wed and equally excited when they agreed to appear in the first episode of the new series. They will always be in our hearts and forever part of the G’wed family.”
The Vivienne funeral
It comes after The Vivienne’s funeral was held last month on January 27. The TV star was laid to rest in Denbighshire, North Wales.
Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall was also seen arriving with X Factor star Marcus Collins and both wore sunglasses.
Also, The Vivienne’s fellow RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz and Cheryl arrived together, as they paid respect to their friend.
The full series of G’wed will be available to stream on ITVX on Thursday, February 6. It will also air weekly on ITV2 at 10:05 pm.
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