Brooke Lynn Hytes

Also Known As: Brooke Lynn Hytes • Born: 03/10/1986

Brooke Lynn Hytes, born Brock Edward Hayhoe on March 10, 1986, in Toronto, is a renowned Canadian-American drag queen, ballet dancer, and television personality. From a young age, Hayhoe displayed a talent for ballet, attending the prestigious Etobicoke School of the Arts and later the National Ballet School of Canada. His early career saw him dancing with the Cape Town City Ballet, where he was promoted to soloist, performing major classical roles such as the Nutcracker Prince and Albrecht in Giselle. In 2008, Hayhoe transitioned to the world of drag ballet with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, where he performed internationally as both Andrei Verikose and his ballerina alter ego, Vanya Verikosa. This unique experience laid the groundwork for his later success in the drag world. After moving back to Toronto, he adopted the drag persona Brooke Lynn Hytes, quickly making a name for himself in the local drag scene by winning several prestigious titles, including Miss Continental in 2014.

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Contestant to Judge

Brooke Lynn Hytes is the first Canadian to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race and the first Drag Race contestant to become a full-time judge on any franchise, marking a significant milestone in the Drag Race series.

Dance Queen

Before becoming a drag queen, Brooke Lynn Hytes was a soloist ballet dancer, performing major classical roles such as the Nutcracker Prince and Albrecht in Giselle with Cape Town City Ballet, showcasing his exceptional dance talent.

Podcast maven

Brooke Lynn Hytes co-hosts the podcast “Famous This Week” with Priyanka, the winner of Canada’s Drag Race season one. He also hosts “1 Queen 5 Queers,” a reboot of the popular show “1 Girl 5 Gays.”

• Height: 6’2″ (188 cm)

• Nationality: Canadian-American

• Show(s): Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the

World

• Network(s): Crave

• Guest Appearances: N/A