“I don’t think people realize how much money …

Literally, my life and my funds and my financial future … “I spent more coming into this competition than I did as the down payment on my house.”

Is the cost worth an appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race?

RuPaul wearing sunglasses and a cowboy hat

“It’s cultural.

It’s the ‘Game of Thrones’ of reality TV.

[And] I think for some people, it’s worth it.”

RuPaul cutting a ribbon surrounded by drag queens in wigs and dresses

“For me, it was [worth it] definitely, 100 percent,” Heidi confirmed.

“I literally came from poverty to where I am now.

I didn’t have much to lose.

So it was definitely a good up-front investment.”