RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus The World star Baga Chipz has been criticised for her time on the show, with some fans saying she's not taking it seriously.

The former Circle contestant has been shown taking a nap in the werkroom rather than working on her outfit, and complaining about the role she was assigned in the Rusical.

But the latest eliminated queen Jimbo defended her telling Digital Spy: "I think it's all just a television show and then she's acting that way.

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"She's trying to make people laugh, because she's a clown, that's her character. Her character is 'I can't be arsed, I'm a star, come on Bags, I'm the most famous woman in Britain'.

"It's all tongue in cheek. It's all a joke. I think that people should just take it for what it is. That's entertainment and these are entertainers.

"Not everyone is going to be trying so hard the entire time. There's a whole cast of people and everyone is trying to different degrees.

"Some are trying, some are barely trying, some are trying to try but aren't trying that hard, some don't even know how to spell the word try. Other people are trying on my nerves, it is all a huge exploration of what try really means."

Speaking of who she'd like to take the crown, Jimbo added: "If I didn't return, I would love to see Baga Chipz win because I feel like she is the people's princess. She's the most famous woman in Britain.

"She's trying the hardest, she has the most elevated looks, she has the most beautiful face, she has grace, she has intelligence, and she also owes me a bunch of money.

"So if she wins, she's gonna probably pay me back."

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Jimbo previously spoke about her shocking exit, adding she would be happy to return to the franchise in the future.

"If they would have me then I would definitely come back," she said. "It's my dream come true to be sharing my art with the world to be sharing my love of drag and artistry.

"I would never say no to any opportunity. I like to say 'Yes, yes, yes, yes' whenever I can. And I really like to take all the opportunities by the horns.

"So if they ever asked me back, I would definitely go, I would definitely try hard, I would definitely have the best time because that's just who I am."

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World airs on Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC Three, and streams on WOW Presents Plus in the US.

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