'RuPaul's Drag Race' Judge Ross Mathews Gets Engaged to His Boyfriend Dr Wellington García
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” judge Ross Matthews sweetly announced his engagement to his boyfriend, Dr. Wellington Garcia, with a heartwarming photo on social media.
Renowned television personality Ross Matthews has gotten engaged! The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” judge shared the great news on Instagram with a sweet image of him and his boyfriend, Dr. Wellington Garcia.
The lovebirds showed off their engagement bands as they sat together on a white chair. Matthews looked elated and donned a black turtleneck with grey pants paired with black fur loafers.
Ross Mathews performs at The Bombard Theater on February 15, 2020 | Photo: Getty Images
On the other hand, Garcia opted for a lighter nude shade of similar apparel with brown loafer shoes. The couple beamed at the camera with their ring fingers sweetly entwined. Matthews shared in the accompanying caption:
“I am so proud to announce that after over a year together - navigating a pandemic, quarantine, and opposite coasts - the smartest, funniest and kindest man I’ve ever met said, “Yes!”
He concluded, declaring his undying love for Garcia and assuring him a lifetime of adventure ahead. Colleagues and fans congratulated the lovebirds in the comments section, expressing their profound joy at the good news.
[Matthews] first joined the reality show in season 7 as a new judge.
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” Matthews gave more details about his relationship with the doctor and the proposal. He recalled that he met Garcia a year ago, and his life completely changed.
He described his fiance as funny and the smartest person he knew and admitted that he was inspired by Beyoncé’s instruction to “put a ring on it.” The “Hello Ross” alum described himself as the happiest man.
The 41-year-old, who has been serving on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for more than five years, first joined the reality show in season 7 as a new judge. Matthews, who was a fan of the franchise, described his appointment as a dream come true.
He explained in a statement released that he has never felt more qualified for a position before admitting that he never fails to attend a drag show in any town he visits. Actor Carson Kressley also joined Matthews as a judge that season.
The entertainment industry has been filled with lots of engagements in 2021. During Valentine’s Day weekend, socialite Paris Hilton and her venture capitalist boyfriend Carter Reum got engaged during a getaway for her 40th birthday.