The RuPaul's Drag Race franchise is no stranger to name changes, with US season 12 queens Brita Filter and Jan Sport famously going by just Brita and Jan on the show due to copyright issues.
However, the most recent name change on UK Drag Race had nothing to do with intellectual property and everything to do with politics.
The first drag queen to enter The Werk Room on Season six of the BBC competition show made a lasting impression when she introduced herself to the millions that tune in.
'Hello world! I am Rileasa Slaves. I am the defender of the coconut, honey. Are you ready to be free?', she declared.
The 32-year-old St Lucian queen's stage name may seem scandalous and outright offensive to some but loyal Drag Race fans know this is nothing out of the ordinary.
In fact, Rileasa belongs to a drag house called The Haus of Emancipation and is the 'drag daughter' of Frieda Slaves, who acts as her mentor.
The first drag queen to enter The Werk Room on Season six of the BBC competition show made a lasting impression when she introduced herself to the millions that tune in
'Hello world! I am Rileasa Slaves. I am the defender of the coconut, honey. Are you ready to be free?', she declared
Rileasa revealed to MailOnline that RuPaul told her to change her name during the design challenge on episode two
Ru appeared unphased by Rileasa's opinion and intention, opting to call her 'Rileasa Lisa' for the rest of the season instead
But the reigning queen of drag and host RuPaul himself was less than impressed with the name choice, resulting in an explosive row between the two which was cut from the show.
Rileasa revealed to MailOnline that RuPaul told her to change her name during the design challenge on episode two.
'No, I quite like it,' the rebellious queen quipped back, refusing to bow down to 'Mama Ru's' orders.
Hailing from the colonial Caribbean island of St Lucia, Rileasa had some strong feelings about Ru's attempt to change a name that means a lot to her.
She told MailOnline: 'I don't care if I make people feel uncomfortable. I'm happy my name is starting conversations. I am keeping it.'
The star even wore a technicolour patterned dress inspired by the national dress of St Lucia, The Wob Dwiyet, on the first runway.
But it wasn't just a beautiful dress, it was a political statement as the origins of the traditional dress are rooted in the pre-emancipation days of St. Lucia, when Africans were taken there and enslaved.
Despite all of this, Ru appeared unphased by Rileasa's opinion and intention, opting to call her 'Rileasa Lisa' for the rest of the season instead.
The star even wore a technicolour patterned dress inspired by the national dress of St Lucia - The Wob Dwiyet
But it wasn't just a beautiful dress, it was a political statement as the origins of the traditional dress are rooted in the pre-emancipation days of St. Lucia, when Africans were taken there and enslaved
When other journalists have since referred to her as Rileasa Lisa, she has made a point of correcting them, refusing to let Ru's change stick.
After she moved to the UK with her mother at the age of 16, Rileasa studied performing arts and 'fell into the drag scene'.
Gay people face discrimination and violence in St Lucia and same-sex relationships are criminalised, so Rileasa's dreams were only able to manifest after she came to Britain.
She is clearly very grateful and proud of this, telling viewers: 'I represent the UK dream, honey!'
Throught the season, she became known for her raunchy performances and skimpy outfits, often consisting of just a bedazzled bra and knickers.
But during a Q&A at the live finale in Bethnal Green, east London, on Thursday, Rileasa let slip that the BBC banned her from wearing underwear to the event and demanded she wear a dress instead.
She obliged this time, donning a full-length tan leather gown which she gave the audience a theatrical twirl in.
The coveted Drag Race crown, sceptre and £25,000 prize money went to another queen in the end but Rileasa still made waves in the competition, landing herself in the top four.
During a Q&A at the live finale in Bethnal Green, east London, on Thursday, Rileasa let slip that the BBC banned her from wearing underwear to the event and demanded she wear a dress instead
She obliged this time, donning a full-length tan leather gown which gave the audience a theatrical twirl in
She was joined in the final by fellow contenders Marmalade, Kyran Thrax and La Voix
Rileasa Slaves at the launch screening of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season six on September 18
She was joined in the final by fellow contenders Marmalade, Kyran Thrax and La Voix.
For their final challenge, they had to write, record and perform their own verses in the original song A Different Winner's Story, with the help of Aaron Renfree from S Club Juniors who choreographed the dance.
The theme for the last runway of the season was Grand Finale Eleganza and the queens pulled out all the stops.
Judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton praised all four queens for wearing looks that truly encapsulated their individual drag styles and showed how far they had come.
We won't spoil who was crowned the UK's Next Drag Superstar but we can reveal that the results sent shock waves around the audience at the live finale screening.
MailOnline have approached the BBC and reps for RuPaul for comment.
All seasons of Drag Race UK are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
