Catrin Feelings
Catrin Feelings | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ellis Lloyd Jones 1998 or 1999 (age 26–27)[1] Treorchy, Wales |
| Alma mater | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race UK (series 7) |
Catrin Feelings is the stage name of Ellis Lloyd Jones, a Welsh drag performer known for competing on the seventh series (2025) of the reality show RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[2]
Early life and education
Jones was born to Andrea and Kev Jones in Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley, where he was subsequently raised. As a child, he found himself not fitting into the gender norms of other boys his age, which left him feeling ostracised by his peers. Despite this, Jones' family remained supportive of him throughout his life. Jones came out as gay when he was a teenager.[3] Jones attended Cardiff University where he studied Welsh.[4]
Career
Jones gained an interest in drag after watching RuPaul's Drag Race during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since performed in drag throughout Wales. His first public performance in drag was made at The Queer Emporium in Cardiff.[5] Jones’ stage name comes from a line in the Little Mix song Motivate: "I'm catching feelings ooh la, la, la, la, la, la, ayy".[1]
Jones said to have received support from his tutors at Cardiff University in getting into the TV and radio industry through personal contacts. Jones spoke highly of his university tutors, “It was all through the university that I got that type of help, and I’m still in touch with my tutor now. They are absolutely fantastic, and I can’t fault them.”[6]
In March 2023, Jones appeared on the S4C series Mwy Na Daffs a Taffs, where he gave Gemma Collins a tour of Treorchy.[7]
Prior to appearing on the seventh series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Jones has performed as Catrin Feelings at the National Eisteddfod[8] and Pride Cymru[9].
Personal life
Jones currently resides in Cardiff. He has more than 200,000 followers on TikTok.[8][10]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Programme | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canu Gyda Fy Arwr | S4C | As Ellis Lloyd Jones | Series 1, episode 1; appearing alongside Elin Fflur. [11] |
| 2022 | Young, Welsh and Bossin’ It | BBC3 | As Ellis Lloyd Jones | Episode 2. [12] |
| 2023 | Mwy Na Daffs a Taffs | S4C | As Ellis Lloyd Jones | Guest appearance in the episode that also featured Gemma Collins. [13][7] |
| 2025 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK | BBC3 / World of Wonder | As Catrin Feelings | Season 7 - Joint 3rd place. [14] |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Meet the queens competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 7". www.out.com. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Jones, Indigo (22 August 2025). "Welsh Tik Tok star lands place on RuPaul's Drag Race". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "From complying with norms to drag queen star via Tik Tok: Ellis Lloyd Jones on Catrin Feelins". ITV. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
- ^ Nurse, Rachel (5 June 2021). "TikTok drag star Ellis Lloyd Jones searching for singers". barryanddistrictnews.co.uk. Barry and District News. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Ateb y Galw: Ellis Lloyd Jones". bbc.com (in Welsh). BBC. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "Cardiff Student Heroes: Ellis". Cardiff University. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ a b Jones, Branwen (5 March 2023) [23 February 2023]. "Gemma Collins storms out of the National Eisteddfod in a brand new Welsh series". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b Feelings, Catrin (15 January 2025). "Drag queen Catrin Feelings talks Eisteddfod. fashion, and a Welsh valleys upbringing". Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ Peach, Katherine (11 June 2025). "Let's Celebrate Pride 2025". View Magazines. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ Cook, Sam (16 July 2023). "The LGBTQ+ TikTok star doing wonders for the Welsh language". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ "S4C - Canu Gyda Fy Arwr, Cyfres 1, Elin Fflur". BBC (in Welsh). Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ "BBC Three - Young, Welsh and..., Bossin' It, Episode 2, How drag helped Ellis overcome bullying". BBC. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ^ Hansh (2 March 2023). Mwy Na Daffs a Taffs | Gemma Collins. Retrieved 8 January 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK series 7 winner crowned". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2026.