Drag Race judge Ross Mathews announces he’s ENGAGED

‘Fiancé, you stay!’ Drag Race judge Ross Mathews announces he’s ENGAGED to beau Dr. Wellington Garcia after a year together

Ross Mathews is engaged.

The Drag Race judge, 41, announced he had proposed to his boyfriend of over a year, Dr. Wellington Garcia, on Tuesday.

‘Fiancé, you stay!’ Ross began on Instagram, ‘I am so proud to announce that after over a year together – navigating a pandemic, quarantine and opposite coasts – the smartest, funniest and kindest man I’ve ever met said, “Yes!” Dr. García, I love you. A lifetime of adventure awaits.’

He put a ring on it! Ross Mathews announced his engagement to Dr. Wellington Garcia on Instagram on Tuesday 

The message was accompanied by a jubilant photo of Ross and his new fiance, flashing their brand new engagement bands for the camera.

The couple exuded refinement as they sat inside their chic New York City apartment, wearing matching Gucci loafers. 

Ross raved about the engagement on The Drew Barrymore Show, where he regularly appears.

‘About a year ago, I met somebody, who just changed my life, totally,’ Ross said. ‘And his name is Dr. Wellington Garcia. And he’s an educator, and he’s hilarious, and he’s the smartest person I’ve ever met. And you know, Beyoncé says, “If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it” – well, I did.’

Bling bling! 'Beyonce says, "If you like it then you should've put a ring on it"' - well, I did' Mathews announced on The Drew Barrymore Show

Bling bling! ‘Beyonce says, “If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it”‘ – well, I did’ Mathews announced on The Drew Barrymore Show

Celebrate good times! Barrymore was over the moon knowing her friend was engaged

Celebrate good times! Barrymore was over the moon knowing her friend was engaged

‘I am the happiest man,’ he said. ‘I met somebody so extraordinary.’

Despite not overtly posting their relationship on his Instagram account, his love has made occasional appearances on his social media.

The couple rang in 2021 together at Sag Harbor, and traveled to Miami to meet with Gloria Estefan. 

New Years kiss! Mathews rang in 2021 with his love Wellington

New Years kiss! Mathews rang in 2021 with his love Wellington 

Friends in high places: The couple had dinner with Gloria Estefan

Friends in high places: The couple had dinner with Gloria Estefan 

Aww: 'I am the happiest man,' he said on The Drew Barrymore Show. 'I met somebody so extraordinary.'

Aww: ‘I am the happiest man,’ he said on The Drew Barrymore Show. ‘I met somebody so extraordinary.’

Ross was previously in a long-term relationship with Salvador Camarena, whom he dated for almost 10 years.

The couple called it quits in 2018.

Ross rose to fame as ‘Ross the Intern’ on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and continued making a name for himself as a panelist on Chelsea Tonight, followed by a judging role on RuPaul’s Drag Race. 

No business like showbusiness: Ross rose to fame as 'Ross the Intern' on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and soon made a name for himself as a panelist on Chelsea Tonight, followed by a judging role on RuPaul's Drag Rac

No business like showbusiness: Ross rose to fame as ‘Ross the Intern’ on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and soon made a name for himself as a panelist on Chelsea Tonight, followed by a judging role on RuPaul’s Drag Rac