Chanel grew up on the Isle of Bute where she says its population of under 6,500 offered little drag inspiration.
But her place on Drag Race UK’s starting grid is getting attention at home.
“A ferry service has decided to rename itself in honour of drag queens and its name is Foghorn Fanny,” she says.
“So far the only drag queens [from Bute] are Chanel O’Conor and Foghorn Fanny.”
Inspiring such a renaming is likely to be unique to Chanel this series but she’s confident everyone will enjoy the ride ahead.
“I’m so proud to be part of Drag Race. It’s so diverse and we have so many amazing skills, talents, looks, everything,” she says.
“Series six is fresh and I can’t wait for the world to see it.
“And all the people on the ferry. I’m sure they’ll be watching.”
