Detox Icunt

Matthew Sanderson,[1] (born June 3, 1985) better known by the stage name Detox Icunt, is an American drag performer and recording artist. Detox was a fixture of the Southern California drag scene before coming to international attention on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed her 14th on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former Drag Race contestants.[2]

Detox Icunt
Detox Icunt performing onboard Splendour of the Seas during Drag Stars at Sea Europe in 2014.
Born
Matthew Sanderson

(1985-06-03) June 3, 1985
Orlando, Florida, United states of America
Other namesDetox, Sebastian Ford
OccupationDrag performer, reality television personality
Years active2012–present
Websitetheonlydetox.com

Early life

In 2009, Sanderson was in a car accident that required his forehead to be reconstructed.[3]

Career

Detox has appeared in music videos with Ke$ha and Rihanna and is a member of Chad Michaels' Dreamgirls Revue, the longest-running female-impersonation show in California.[4] She is also a member of the band Tranzkuntinental. The band was started by Charlie Paulson and Xander Smith and features drag queens Kelly Mantle, Rhea Litré, Vicky Vox, and Willam Belli.[5][6]

Detox modeled as part of the Tranimal Master Class Workshop at the Machine Project. The event was photographed by Austin Young.[7]

In 2011, Detox acted in Showgirls in Drag, a live adaptation of Showgirls. The production was directed by Stephen Guarino and played at the Dragonfly nightclub in Hollywood.[8][9]

In March 2012, Willam Belli released "Chow Down," a parody of "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips.[10] The song featured Detox and Vicky Vox, who co-wrote the parody's lyrics.[11] The three began performing under the name DWV, a dual reference that takes note of their first initials (Detox, Willam and Vicky) while also parodying the group SWV. Together they released several other singles: "Boy is a Bottom," a parody of "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys[12] which debuted at number six on Billboard's Comedy Digital Songs, selling 3,000 downloads in its first week.;[13] "Silicone", a parody of "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn; and "Blurred Bynes", a parody of "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke.[14]

Detox at RuPaul's DragCon LA (2017)

In November 2012, Logo announced that Detox was among 14 drag queens who would be competing on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[15] Detox won the children's TV show-themed main challenge in the episode "Draggle Rock."[16] As part of the show, Detox sang on the "We Are the World"-inspired song "Can I Get an Amen?" The song's proceeds helped benefit the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.[17] Detox finished the season in 4th place.

In June 2016, Detox was announced as one of the cast members on the second season of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race,[18] where she was a runner up.

In 2017, Detox appeared in the film Cherry Pop, directed by Assaad Yacoub, alongside fellow Drag Race alumni Tempest DuJour, Mayhem Miller and Bob the Drag Queen.[19]

In April 2019, Lizzo released a second music video for her song "Juice", in which Detox makes an appearance.[20]

In June 2019, Detox was one of 37 queens to be featured on the cover of New York Magazine.[21]

Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Comedy
"Chow Down"
(Willam Belli featuring Detox and Vicky Vox)		 2012 12 The Wreckoning
"Boy Is a Bottom"
(Vicky Vox featuring Detox and Willam Belli)		 2013 6 Non-album singles
"Can I Get an Amen?"
(RuPaul featuring the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5)		 —
"Silicone"
(Detox featuring Willam Belli and Vicky Vox)		 —
"Blurred Bynes"
(Detox featuring Willam Belli and Vicky Vox)		 —
"This Is How We Jew It" 2015 — Christmas Queens
"Supersonic" 2016 — Non-album single
"She's Gotta Habit" 2017 — Non-album single
"#SueList" 2018 — Non-album single
"I Like It Like That" 2018 — Non-album single

Other appearances
Song Year Album
"Pretty Lady" (Kesha featuring Lady Lloyd and Detox)[22] 2012 N/A (Unreleased Track)
"Starfucker" (Willam Belli featuring Detox and Vicky Vox)[23] The Wreckoning
"Read U Wrote U" (RuPaul featuring Detox, Katya, Alaska & Roxxxy Andrews) 2016 Non-album singles

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 RuPaul's Drag Race Herself Season 5 (4th place)
2013 RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2013 NewNowNext Awards
2014 Drag Queens of London Episode 2
2015 Skin Wars[24]
2016 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2 (Runner-up)
2017 Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul
2018 Botched Season 4, episode 19

Web series
Year Title Role Notes
2012–13 Neil's Puppet Dreams[25] Drag performer Episode 5: "Dream Bump"
2015 Oh, Pit Crew! Host
2020 Werq The World[26] Herself Featured queen

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2017 Cherry Pop White Chocolate Credited as Detox
Direct to video

Music video appearances
Year Song Director
2008 "Disturbia" (Rihanna)[27] Anthony Mandler
"Undead" (Hollywood Undead)[27] Jonas Åkerlund
2010 "Backstabber" (Kesha)[27]
"Miami" (Foals)[27]
"Take It Off" (Version 2) (Kesha)[28] SKINNY
"Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier" (Kesha) Nicholaus Goossen
2011 "S&M" (Rihanna)[29] Melina Matsoukas
2012 "Gimme All Your Blood" (Jackie Beat)[30] Austin Young
"Prom Night" (Jeffree Star) Robby Starbuck
2013 "Applause" (Lyric video) (Lady Gaga)[31] Lady Gaga
2015 "Love Slave" (Pearl)[32] Michael Serrato[33]
"Hieeee" (Alaska Thunderfuck)[34] Ben Simkins
2020 "Nerves of Steel" (Erasure)[35] Brad Hammer
2020 "Cum" (Brooke Candy ft. Iggy Azalea)[36] Dejan Jovanovic

References
  1. "'Drag Race' All Star Detox Sues Managers For Fraud". Instinct. 2017-04-13. Archived from the original on 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. The Editors (June 10, 2019). "The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America: Ranking the new establishment". New York. Archived from the original on June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  3. Sanderson, Matthew. "The Accident". Facebook. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  4. "See Chad Michaels Perform with the Dreamgirls Revue!". World of Wonder. 27 November 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  5. Lecaro, Lina (2 May 2011). "L.A.'s A Drag: The Reign of Raja, Tranzkuntinental (and Adam Lambert) On Stage and the Dance Floor". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  6. Horbelt, Stephan (13 October 2011). "Scream Queens: Meet the Ghouls of Tranzkuntinental". Frontiers. Archived from the original on 24 October 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  7. "Tranimal Master Class Workshop on Vimeo". Vimeo. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  8. Lecaro, Lina (15 November 2011). "Showgirls in Drag at the Dragonfly: The Classic Elizabeth Berkley Film, With Cross-Dressing". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  9. Lucid, Michael (29 November 2011). "The Daily Freak Show: James Goes To "Showgirls in Drag"". World of Wonder. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  10. "Phillips Drag Spoof, Parodies Fast Food Chain's 'Anti-Gay' Controversy (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  11. Kinser, Jeremy (20 March 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Willam Belli on Drag Queens Eating at Chick-Fil-A". The Advocate. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  12. "'Boy Is A Bottom' Music Video Parody From Drag Queens Of 'Chow Down (At Chick-Fil-A)' (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  13. Caulfied, Keith (8 February 2013). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Divas Debut in Top 10 on Billboard Dance Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  14. Nicols, James (11 November 2013). "DWV, Draq Queen Trio Featuring Detox, Willam And Vicky Vox, Release 'Blurred Bynes" (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  15. Coughlan, Maggie (19 November 2012). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Contestants Announced". People. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  16. Sava, Olivia (12 February 2013). "Draggle Rock". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  17. Parker, Lyndsey (5 March 2013). "Great Musical Moments In Reality TV: RuPaul's "Can I Get An Amen"". Yahoo! Music. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  18. "RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race season 2 cast revealed — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  19. "Bob The Drag Queen, Detox, Latrice Royale Star In The Drag Comedy "Cherry Pop"". NewNowNext. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
  20. Zemler, Emily (April 18, 2019). "Watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Stars Join Lizzo in New 'Juice' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  21. "On The Cover: The Most Powerful Drag Queens In America".
  22. Stern, Bradley (10 May 2012). "Ke$ha's Such a "Pretty Lady"". MuuMuse. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  23. "Willam - The Wreckoning (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  24. Boulet, Ruth (2015-07-08). "Skin Wars season 2 episode 4 recap: The Drag Queens are here!". Channel Guide Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  25. "Joe Manganiello, Willam, Detox & David Burtka Appear In The Latest Webisode Of Neil's Puppet Dreams". Instinct. 8 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  26. Dino-Ray Ramos (May 19, 2020). "World Of Wonder Sets U.S. Premiere Dates For 'How's Your Head, Hun?', 'Canada's Drag Race' And Return Of 'Werq The World'". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  27. Resnick, Jordan. "Detox - The RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 Audition Reel". Vimeo. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  28. Lecaro, Lina (13 October 2010). "Which Flamboyant LA Underground Characters Are Infiltrating the Mainstream? And Which One is the Next Cross(dressing)over Star?". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  29. "Born this way? LA Drag Queens lash out at Gaga". Edge Boston. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  30. Wood, Joey (21 March 2012). "VIDEO: Jackie Beat "Gimme All Your Blood"". Feast of Fun. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  31. Bagwell, Matt (August 19, 2013). "Lady Gaga 'Applause' Video: Singer Unveils Official Full Length Clip For Her New Single (WATCH)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 20, 2013.
  32. "Watch: Pearl Liaison "Pleasure – Love Slave" Feat. Detox". World Of Wonder. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  33. "Love Slave". YouTube. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  34. Alaska Thunderfuck - Hieeee [Official]. YouTube. June 8, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  35. Shaffer, Claire (August 11, 2020). "Erasure Team Up With Drag Stars for 'Nerves of Steel' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  36. Rude, Mey (December 23, 2020). "Aquaria, Francois Sagat Bring The Sex in Brooke Candy's Music Video". Out.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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