RuPaul's Drag Race crowns its season 18 winner
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And just like that, another queen joins the drag race Hall of Fame— RuPaul has crowned a winner, baby!
After weeks of stiff competition, season 18 finalists Nino Coco, Myki Meeks, and Darlene Mitchell returned to the stage in final performances before the winner was revealed.
Orlando-based queen Myki Meeks has been officially crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar. Previous winner Onya Nurve was there to hand off the crown and scepter to the newly minted queen.
“This is for my friends, my family, all of Orlando, live fiercely, love boldly, and write it in the books, baby, the Meeks shall inherit the crown!” Myki said after her crowning.
As the winner, she receives a $200,000 grand prize, a custom crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels, and a year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics, marking the franchise’s first‑ever makeup collab with the beauty brand.
RuPaul’s statement praised Myki for her “superstar” essence, saying, “From the beginning, Myki has demonstrated the true essence of a superstar. I’m excited to experience more of her special brand of joy, laughter, and love throughout her brilliant career.”
Nini Coco took home second place with a $25,000 cash tip, and Darlene finished third with $10,000. As for Miss Congeniality, that title went to the fabulous frontrunner, Jane Don’t.
“Congeniality is not something the women in my family generally aspire to, but one of the best gifts that this whole experience has given me is my relationships with these girls.” Jane went on to say, “You are the best prize.”
The finale also saw singer Miley Cyrus take home an award. She was there to receive the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, the queens performed a lip-sync to her song, “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved.”
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