Brock Edward Hayhoe, professionally known as Brooke Lynn Hytes, is a Canadian drag queen, ballet dancer, television personality, executive producer, and performer.
She rose to international prominence as the runner-up on the eleventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race before becoming the first former contestant to serve as a permanent judge in the Drag Race franchise through Canada’s Drag Race.
Profile
- Full Name: Brock Edward Hayhoe
- Stage Name: Brooke Lynn Hytes
- Born: March 10, 1986
- Age: 40 years old
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: Drag Queen, Ballet Dancer, Television Personality, Executive Producer
- Nationality: Canadian, American
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm)
- Ethnicity: French-Swedish Canadian
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Hayhoe
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $4 million USD
Early life and Education
Brooke Lynn Hytes was born on March 10, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
She spent her childhood in the care of Mr and Mrs Hayhoe, during which an early passion for dance gradually developed into a professional career. Brock Edward Hayhoe is of French-Swedish Canadian ethnicity.
There is no information about Brooke Lynn Hytes‘ siblings. She attended Etobicoke School of the Arts before earning admission to the National Ballet School of Canada at the age of 15, where she completed five years of professional ballet training. Her religion is Christianity.
Career
Brooke Lynn Hytes began her professional career as a ballet dancer, joining the Cape Town City Ballet in South Africa before later becoming a soloist.
She subsequently performed internationally as a member of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, a renowned all-male comic ballet company.
During this period, she developed both her classical ballet technique and drag artistry, eventually returning to Toronto to pursue drag performance full-time.
Her growing reputation on the pageant circuit resulted in victories including Miss Gay Toronto, Miss Canada Ultimate, and the prestigious Miss Continental 2014 title.
Her international breakthrough arrived in 2019 after competing on the eleventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she finished as runner-up and became the first Canadian contestant in the flagship series.
Shortly afterwards, Brooke Lynn Hytes made franchise history by becoming a permanent judge on Canada’s Drag Race, making her the first former contestant to transition into a full-time judging role.
She later expanded her television career as the host of 1 Queen 5 Queers, released the single “Queen of the North”, and executive-produced multiple television projects. She continued touring internationally as one of the world’s leading drag entertainers.
Her contributions to drag, television, and LGBTQ+ representation have established her as one of Canada’s most influential performers.
Awards and nominations
- People’s Choice Award – Most Hypeworthy Canadian (2019) – Winner
- Canadian Screen Award – Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition (Canada’s Drag Race) (2021) – Winner
- Canadian Screen Award – Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition (Canada’s Drag Race) (2022) – Winner
- Canadian Screen Award – Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition (Canada’s Drag Race) (2023) – Winner
- Canadian Screen Award – Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition (Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World) (2024) – Winner
Social media
- Instagram: @bhytes1
- X: @Bhytes1
- Facebook: Brooke Lynn Hytes
- TikTok: @bhytes1
Personal life
Brooke Lynn Hytes, 40, is currently single. She previously dated fellow RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and their relationship ended after the show due to their demanding careers.
There is no information regarding any other confirmed past relationships.
Brooke Lynn Hytes does not have children. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm), she enjoys ballet, travelling, fitness, fashion, and performing at drag events around the world.
She publicly came out as gay at the age of 18 and became a naturalised United States citizen in 2023.
Net worth
Brooke Lynn Hytes has accumulated a net worth of $4 million USD.
Her income is generated primarily from television hosting, drag performances, international tours, judging Canada’s Drag Race, executive producing, live appearances, brand partnerships, merchandise sales, and other entertainment ventures.
Her successful career across television and live performance has contributed significantly to her financial success.
Discography
- Queen of the North (featuring Priyanka) (2021)
