ROSS Mathews has become a household name over the last two decades, appearing on several prominent TV shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Celebrity Big Brother, and Chelsea Lately. As the TV personality's star power continues to grow, Mathews' fans and followers are curious to learn more about the RuPaul's Drag Race judge and his burgeoning personal life. Ross Mathews is a TV judge, host, and personality, known for his witty, comedic commentary.
He was born on September 24, 1979, and raised in Mount Vernon, Washington . After graduating with a degree in communications from the University of La Verne in California , he began working as an intern on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . Mathews was affectionately referred to as "Ross the Intern" on air by Leno and his viewers, and he began covering major Hollywood and sporting events for the show.
In the 2000s, he appeared on several reality TV shows, including VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, where he lost more than 40 pounds. Mathews also served as a weekly panelist on E!'s Chelsea Lately and as a guest host on The View . Beginning in the mid-2000s, Mathews joined the judging panel for RuPaul's Drag Race , becoming a regular on the show – and its All Stars spin-off, by its seventh season.
He's also hosted major entertainment events and red carpets, including the Emmy Awards , Golden Globe Awards , SAG Awards , and Academy Awards . Mathews also appeared, as himself, on Celebrity Big Brother , House Hunters , Mike Tyson Mysteries .
