'2 Broke Girls' Season 6 news & update: Drag queen/host RuPaul & 'Covert Affairs' actor Christian Gorham book guest appearances on CBS comedy

By Shane Olga Ocampo / Dec 12, 2016 08:47 AM EST
(Photo : Getty Images/Michael Tran) Drag queen/host RuPaul, Covert Affairs actor Christian Gorham book guest appearances on 2 Broke Girls Season 6

"2 Broke Girls" is beefing up its current sixth season by adding drag queen/host RuPaul and "Covert Affairs" actor Christian Gorham on its roster of guest cast.

In a report from TV Line, it was announced that RuPaul will make a cameo appearance in an upcoming installment of "2 Broke Girls." The half-hour episode will find the Emmy winning host bumping into Max and Caroline at a convenience store while on a road trip adventure to meet Randy in Texas.

"Not only will RuPaul offer the duo a ride, she'll offer Max words of wisdom about romance," the site teased.

In addition to his hit show "RuPaul's Drag Race," RuPaul has also appeared on "Walker," "Texas Ranger" and "Happy Endings."

RuPaul's "2 Broke Girls" episode will air on Jan. 2, 2017.

In other "2 Broke Girls" casting news, Deadline has learned that "Covert Affairs" alum Christopher Gorham has booked a recurring role on the hit sitcom. Gorham will play the role of Bobby, who's described as a friendly, affable contractor with a relaxed, easy going manner and a good sense of humor.

What's more, Bobby is also being eyed to become a new potential love interest for Caroline. Gorham's episode is also scheduled to air sometime in January 2017.

Gorham's recent TV credits include "Once Upon A Time," "Ugly Betty," "Harper Island," "Jake 2.0" and "Popular." He will be next seen on Syfy's "The Magicians" Season 2, where he will be playing the role of Sen. John Gaines.

"2 Broke Girls" follows the story of Caroline and Max, who developed an unlikely friendship while waitressing at a diner in Brooklyn and formed a pact to one day own their own successful cupcake business. The series stars Kat Dennings, Beth Bers, Matthew Moy, Jonathan Kite, Garrett Morris, and Jennifer Collidge.

An all new episode of "2 Broke Girls" titled "And the Planes, Fingers and Automobiles" will air on Monday, Dec. 19 on CBS.