Conspiracy theory: Did RuPaul actually come Downunder to film show? 12 May, 2021 02:48 AM 4 minutes to read Fans noted in the first episode RuPaul judged out of drag because their make-up artist, Raven, was in MIQ while filming. Photo / YouTube Fans noted in the first episode RuPaul judged out of drag because their make-up artist, Raven, was in MIQ while filming. Photo / YouTube NZ Herald Viewers of the Australasian instalment of RuPaul's Drag Race are questioning whether RuPaul herself was actually on set while filming the show. With the internet coming to the conclusion that the shows main host, Rupaul was not actually on set.