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A Drag Race star banned a S*n reporter from her press conference following a rude gesture.

Liverpool drag queen The Vivienne is set to star in the first UK version of the Emmy award-winning show and has been busy doing publicity ahead of the launch.

Earlier today the 27-year-old tweeted: "When a reporter shakes your hand while looking at her phone. Then reveals she’s from the s*n. Had her removed. #thescum"

Thousands of people across the country refuse to buy, sell or work with the national newspaper after their disgusting coverage of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and Liverpool FC fans.

The Vivienne, who describes herself as a "Scouse housewife who has come into money and moved to LA and blew it all", gained huge support for people on her Twitter feed, many posting gifs of people applauding.

(Image: BBC)

One, @hewwoclarice said: "Cant wait till you take the crown babe!!!!"

Another, @CombWitty said: "Well done girl!!!!"

A third, @nmjnb said: "YESS SCOUSE QUEEN #shunthesun"

Her original tweet has been 'liked' over 800 times and retweeted over 50 times.

The Vivienne will be competing for the UK Drag Race crown on BBC Three from October 3.

In her promo video, she said: "I like to have a really fierce look and then I like to be hilarious on stage.

"So, I am kind of old school and new school put together, which I think works.

"My favourite little trick in drag is defiantly my vocal impressions.

"So I do everyone from like Donald Trump to Kim Woodburn.

"My lip syncing skills are really good, which not a lot of people know because I am a live singer in my shows.

"However, if the situation does arise, I will absolutely kill it."