William was removed from Drag Race for several reasons. First and foremost, he violated the show's rules by filming himself in drag outside of the competition. This is a major no-no, as it gives an unfair advantage to those who don't have access to such resources. Additionally, William had been accused of sexual misconduct by another contestant, which led to an investigation by the show's producers. Though they couldn't confirm any wrongdoing on his part, they felt it was best to err on the side of caution and remove him from the competition.