Pride 2025 Spotlight: Inside the Fabulous, Inclusive World of Fay and Fluffy
There’s nothing quite like The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. At first glance, it’s bright and joyful—a preschool variety show packed with music, puppets, and glitter galore. But underneath the sparkles lies something truly radical: a tender, affirming celebration of every child’s right to be seen, heard, and loved exactly as they are.
Co-hosted by drag artists JP Kane (Fay) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy), the award-winning Canadian series brings queer joy and inclusive storytelling into children’s media at a time when such spaces are more necessary than ever. With the recent debut of Season 2—now premiering globally on YouTube—the show continues its mission to create a safe, welcoming, and wildly fabulous space for kids of all identities and backgrounds. It’s not just about being fun (though it’s undeniably that), it’s about helping young viewers embrace themselves fully, and fostering compassion, community, and confidence along the way.
Fay and Fluffy are more than just characters; they’re advocates, educators, and real-life role models. JP, a long-time kindergarten teacher, brings decades of classroom experience to the show’s age-appropriate and emotionally resonant storytelling. Kaleb, a cultural producer and activist, approaches their role as Fluffy through the lens of community care and representation, especially as one of the few non-binary figures in children’s television. Together, they’ve built something rare: a series that doesn’t just reflect the world kids live in, it helps make that world a little kinder, queerer, and more fabulous.
We caught up with JP and Kaleb to talk about the magic behind The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy, the importance of listening to children, and how drag, education, and joy can change lives—starting with the smallest among us.
Season 2 is here and it’s as fabulous as ever! What were your biggest hopes for this new chapter of the show?
JP: Season 2 of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy is here, and my biggest hopes for this new chapter are to create a space where every child feels celebrated and seen. I want to center kids’ voices and experiences through stories that reflect the beautiful diversity of our communities, because who would want to be anything other than themselves? Being authentically you is an act of joy, and I hope this season inspires kids and families to embrace that fully. We’re also excited to welcome special guests who are doing incredible things in the world, showing just how amazing and limitless kids can be. Above all, I want this season to spread kindness, curiosity, and a whole lot of fabulousness!
The show blends storytime, music, puppetry, and heart-to-heart chats with kids. What’s the creative process like for making each episode feel both fun and meaningful?
Kaleb: Fun and meaningful are definitely two words to describe filming the episodes. From the first writer’s retreat where we brainstorm possible episode themes our discussions are around kid’s lives and what they will relate to. Then we have meetings before each week of shooting where we get to discuss props and puppets and books and every detail about shooting each episode. The kid’s experiences both on set and eventually watching the episodes are always at the forefront of our minds. We want every kid who steps onto our set to feel comfortable, celebrated, and heard. With that in mind, we want the full experience of the show to be special. Whether we’re chatting around the craft services table, receiving beautiful artwork the kids have made while waiting, or when we take photos at the end, we stay engaged and have so many moments of joy with each group of kids.
One thing that really stands out is how much you listen to the kids in your audience. In a world where children are often talked at, not to, why is it so important to make space for their feelings and ideas?
JP: Kids, all people—need to feel seen, heard, safe, and valued in order to truly thrive. This environment allows their natural curiosity to flourish as they pursue knowledge about what genuinely interests them, while also forming meaningful connections with peers who share their passions. Our classroom transforms into a vibrant community where students not only learn together but also inspire and celebrate each other’s successes. Through this approach, we build more than just a class—we create a school family where every member feels supported and empowered.
Season 2 has an incredible lineup of guest stars, from LGBTQ+ icons to award-winning artists and advocates. How do you decide who to bring into the mix?
Kaleb: We are so lucky to have the guests who have graced our studio. It’s fun making up our dream lists of people we admire and seeing who can fit into episodes, depending on theme, guest schedules, and other constraints. We still have so many ideas for future guests! The support and feedback from people being willing to be on the show has been incredible.
This season also marks the first time the show is premiering globally on YouTube. How does it feel knowing your messages of inclusivity and self-love are now reaching families around the world?
JP: It’s an incredible feeling to know our show is now reaching families globally, spreading messages of inclusivity and self-love to corners of the world where they might be needed most. Connecting with others who share our belief that every child and family deserves to be valued fills us with hope and purpose. We’re especially excited to learn from and be inspired by global communities that champion 2SLGBTQI+ voices and create spaces of belonging. This moment isn’t about proving our humanity—it’s about celebrating it, unapologetically thriving together, and lifting each other up.
The show has received so much love, from awards to fan feedback. Have you had any particularly moving responses from parents, educators, or kids that stayed with you?
Kaleb: Very early on we started receiving beautiful messages of support from families who were impacted by our storytimes, and that has continued with the show. When grandparents and parents lean in and thank us for making the show and express how wonderful the messages are it’s so sweet. And hearing directly that episodes have made an impact still touches our hearts so much. We know a child who experienced bullying at school because of her name and watched our episode with Indigenous activist Nanook Gordon Fareal called “I Love My Name.” After watching it in the afternoon and reflecting on it she said later that night that she loved her name, and the episode gave her the confidence to declare that.
Fay and Fluffy are joyful, colorful, and larger-than-life, but also deeply empathetic. How do you both tap into those qualities when stepping into character?
JP: Fay and Fluffy’s joyful, colorful energy comes naturally because we aren’t playing characters—we are simply being ourselves, just amplified. The empathy we bring to the show isn’t manufactured; it’s genuine because we created these personas from the parts of us that truly care about others and ourselves. At the end of the day, we can’t be anything other than exactly who we are, and that authenticity is what makes the magic happen.
Your show lives at a powerful intersection of drag artistry, education, and community. Why do you think that combination works so well for kids?
Kaleb: Drag, dressing up, and costumes have always been a part of children’s entertainment. We’re colourful, energetic, joyful characters and kids are drawn to that. There’s nothing wrong with kids seeing drag performers in spaces that are family friendly and inclusive. And yes, there can definitely be drag catered towards kids specifically. We share messages of community care because that’s what’s important to us, and kids receive those messages and take them home and to their schools.
As performers with strong backgrounds in advocacy and education, how do you ensure those values come through in a format made for preschoolers?
JP: We ensure our advocacy and educational values shine through by collaborating with incredible writers, including Kaleb, who share our vision of centering children’s voices and celebrating their unique perspectives. These narratives do more than entertain—they connect us to one another, creating a sense of shared experience that reminds children (and adults) they’re not alone.
Fluffy, you’re one of the few non-binary characters in children’s television today. How do you approach that responsibility, and what does it mean to you to be seen by so many kids and families?
Kaleb: I hadn’t even thought about it to be honest. I’m just being who I am, and it took many years to get here. There’s so much diversity and beauty in the non-binary community, I feel like Fluffy is just one little example of what that future can look like. It’s important for kids to see adult trans and non-binary people living lives so they can see a future for themselves, no matter who they end up being.
What do you hope young LGBTQ+ kids—and kids from all walks of life—take away from watching Fay and Fluffy each week?
JP: Our greatest wish is that families create homes overflowing with unconditional love, where children feel safe, celebrated, and free to express who they truly are. If even one child leaves our show feeling more seen, loved, or brave, then we’ve done what we set out to do.
The world needs more shows like this. What are your hopes for the future of inclusive children’s programming?
Kaleb: I hope that children’s media continues to grow and evolve and be a leader in presenting diverse stories. Every story doesn’t need to be about our differences—we just need to see kids being kids, and show them our world and teach them to care about it and the people in it.
JP (Fay), as a longtime Kindergarten teacher, how has your classroom experience informed your approach to creating meaningful, age-appropriate content for the show?
JP: My 28 years of teaching have deeply shaped me, because children have taught me the power of showing up authentically—mistakes and all. Students have shown me that real learning happens when they feel seen and valued exactly as they are and that is evident in the show.
Kaleb (Fluffy), you’re known for your work as a cultural producer and advocate. How has your activism shaped the way you show up for LGBTQ+ families and communities through the show?
Kaleb: The show has been a beautiful continuation of my activism. A lot of my work has been about just showing up and putting this body on stage. So the show is an extension of that. Fluffy’s got your back.
In a media landscape often marked by exclusion or invisibility, The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy is doing something extraordinary. It’s not just educating children, it’s empowering them. And it’s not just entertaining families, it’s building community. For JP and Kaleb, drag isn’t just about sparkle. It’s about substance. It’s about storytelling. And above all, it’s about love. At a time when queer and trans families need affirmation more than ever, Fay and Fluffy remind us what it means to lead with joy, and why that might be the most radical thing of all.
You can check out the first five episodes of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy Season 2 in the playlist below, plus all of Season 1!
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Featured Image: Image Courtesy of Lopii Productions.
