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Every Variety Show winner in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' herstory
A variety of talents!The Variety Show, otherwise labeled as a Talent Show, has become an iconic recurring challenge in the RuPaul's Drag Race franchise. After its introduction on All Stars 2, the challenge has also become a staple for flagship seasons of the U.S. series challenging new queens to introduce themselves and make a great first impression.With so many iconic Variety Show performances over the years, there's always time to love, stan, and celebrated this group of very talented queens.Learn more about every single Variety Show winner on RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars.Roxxxy Andrews 'All Stars 2'The first-ever Variety Show on RuPaul's Drag Race happened on All Stars 2, and Roxxxy Andrews was one of two winners for this challenge. Roxxxy's dazzling burlesque number had the judges living for her fantasy making her return to Drag Race even more exciting.Tatianna 'All Stars 2'Tatianna, who also embarked on a redemption journey throughout All Stars 2, was in the top 2 of the Variety Show along with Roxxxy Andrews. The judges really didn't see it coming when Tatianna started her legendary "Same Parts" monologue. By the end, though, they couldn't stop laughing at this whacky (but brilliant) concept.Aja 'All Stars 3'"Is she gonna jump from there?!" It's fair to say that Aja came into All Stars 3 for the kill. By winning the Variety show challenge at the grand premiere, Aja not only proved that she was a force to be reckoned with, but she also showed how much she had evolved despite the short time between season 9 and All Stars 3.BenDeLaCreme 'All Stars 3'The cast of All Stars 3 really underestimated BenDeLaCreme's talents going into this season, but it didn't take long for this queen to show them what she's got. Ben performed a hilarious burlesque number in this All Stars Variety Show and then also went on to win the lip sync against Aja.Mo Heart 'All Stars 4'Formerly known as Monique Heart (now Mo Heart), this season 10 queen was one of two winners in the "All Star Super Queen Variety Show" from All Stars 4. She performed an on-brand song with her "brown cow stunning" catchphrase, and it was a pure delight to watch her return to our TVs.Trinity The Tuck 'All Stars 4'Trinity The Tuck is the other winner from All Stars 4's "All Star Super Queen Variety Show." The queen performed a cheeky original song about teaching people how to tuck and ended the number by showing off her fierce tuck to the panel of judges. Mama Ru was LIVING!India Ferrah 'All Stars 5'Despite the shift in the format from top 2 lipstick to Ru-mocracy group voting, All Stars 5 maintained the Variety Show as the challenge featured in the grand premiere. This time, India Ferrah won with an original song referencing the "drag is not a contact sport" quote that made her known in the Drag Race fandom.Yara Sofia 'All Stars 6' (@) Yara Sofia proved the star power of an OG Drag Race queen by winning the "All Star Variety Extravaganza" at the grand premiere of All Stars 6. Through her kooky sense of humor and off-the-wall look, Yara had Mama Ru laughing for a long time, which culminated in her winning that first challenge.Kornbread 'The Snack' Jet 'Drag Race' Season 14The Variety Show challenge was established as a tradition over several All Stars seasons, and it was brought to regular cycles of Drag Race in the U.S. starting with season 14. The first round of "The Charisma, Nerve and Talent Show" was featured in the first episode of the season, and Kornbread "The Snack" Jet's original song performance turned her into an immediate frontrunner for the competition.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 14'sThe Charisma, Nerve and Talent Show (Episode 1)Angeria Paris VanMicheals 'Drag Race' Season 14The first Variety Show win from Angeria Paris VanMicheals took place in season 14, episode 2, which featured part two of "The Charisma, Nerve and Talent Show." Angeria's original song number introduced her "check" catchphrase, showcased her fierce skills as a performer, and oozed the charisma contained in this Southern Belle of ATL.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 14's The Charisma, Nerve and Talent Show (Episode 2)Mont X Change 'All Stars 7'This all-winners season of Drag Race brought us Mont X Change's number in the "Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza," which is still considered one of the best (if not the best ever!) Variety Show performance in Drag Race herstory. This opera number blew the judges, queens, and fans away and cemented Mont as an All Stars 7 finalist by winning three more Legendary Legend Stars.Shea Coule 'All Stars 7'Shea Coule was another breakout performer in the "Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza" of All Stars 7. Even in a talent showcase of winners leaning into their strengths, Shea delivered actual pop star realness on the Drag Race main stage and earned herself enough Legendary Legend Stars to qualify for the lip sync for the crown.Watch 'All Stars 7's Drag Race Gives Back Variety ExtravaganzaAnetra 'Drag Race' Season 15Six letters and three vowels and just like that, Anetra performed an original song that introduced her iconic "walk that f*cking duck" catchphrase, displayed her dancing abilities, and incorporated her mixed martial arts training all while looking fierce! Unsurprisingly, Anetra won the "One Night Only Talent Show" on Drag Race season 15 and established herself as a force to be reckoned with.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 15's One Night Only Talent ShowJaymes Mansfield 'All Stars 8'Jaymes Mansfield had a lot to prove on All Stars 8 after being the first-eliminated queen of Drag Race season 9. Even though Jaymes didn't go on to the finale and wasn't crowned the Queen of the Fame Games, she did win "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza" alongside LaLa Ri and increased her chances of winning the title.LaLa Ri 'All Stars 8'Drag Race fans fell in love with LaLa Ri during her original run in season 13, but this fabulous queen was best known in the fandom for her infamous "Bag Ball" look as she came out of the competition. Upon returning for All Stars 8, LaLa was able to actually show her strengths and deliver the full "LaLa Ri Experience" during her Variety Show performance. Ultimately, not only did LaLa win "The Fame Games Variety Extravaganza," but she was also crowned the Queen of the Fame Games as well.Watch 'All Stars 8's The Fame Games Variety ExtravaganzaSapphira Cristl 'Drag Race' Season 16Sapphira Cristl delivered a hilarious opera singing number in the first Variety Show challenge from Drag Race season 16, which was dubbed "MTV Spring Break Talent Show" and was hosted by Derrick Barry. Given that this was the very first episode of the season, Sapphira came out of the gate as a frontrunner, went on to win three more challenges, and finished the competition as runner-up.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 16's MTV Spring Break Talent Show (Episode 1)RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 episode featured the "MTV Spring Break Talent Show" with the lineup below.Amanda Tori Meating: Lip sync number to an original song.Dawn: Lip sync number to an original song.Mirage: Lip sync number to an original song.Morphine Love Dion: Lip sync number to baile folklorico music.Q: Dance/puppetry performance.Sapphira Cristl: Singing number to opera.Xunami Muse: Lip sync number to an original song.Plane Jane 'Drag Race' Season 16 (Episode 2)The second episode of Drag Race season 16 featured another Variety Show dubbed "Queen Choice Awards Talent Show" for the remaining queens being introduced in this double premiere. This time, Plane Jane's performance of her original song "Burger Finger" came out on top.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 16's Queen Choice Awards Talent Show (Episode 2)RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 episode 2 featured the "Queen Choice Awards Talent Show" with the lineup below.Geneva Karr: Lip sync number to an original song.Hershii LiqCour-Jet: Lip sync number to an original song.Megami: Lip sync number; "Protect Queer Art" theme.Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige: Lip sync number featuring various stunts.Nymphia Wind: Dancing performance.Plane Jane: Lip sync number to an original song.Plasma: Live singing performance featuring impersonations.Vanessa Vanjie 'All Stars 9'The other winner of All Stars 9's "Slay It Forward Variety Extravaganza" was Vanessa Vanjie, who went from having two Beautiful Benefactress Badges to a total of five. This also landed Vanjie a spot in the top 3 of the season, but she ultimately lost the crown to Angeria.Angeria Paris VanMicheals 'All Stars 9'Angeria Paris VanMicheals was one of two queens who won the "Slay It Forward Variety Extravaganza" at the grand finale of All Stars 9 adding three more badges to her track record and securing her spot to lip sync for the crown. In the end, Mama Ru crowned Angeria as the winner of All Stars 9.Watch 'All Stars 9's Slay It Forward Variety ExtravaganzaRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 9 featured the "Slay It Forward Variety Extravaganza" challenge with the lineup below.Angeria Paris VanMicheals: Lip sync number to an original song.Gottmik: Lip sync number to an original song along with guitar playing.Jorgeous: Lip sync number to an original song.Nina West: Lip sync number to an original song.Plastique Tiara: Lip sync number to an original song.Roxxxy Andrews: Lip sync number with burlesque elements.Shannel: Juggling and balancing act performance.Vanessa Vanjie: Lip sync number to an original song.Suzie Toot 'Drag Race' Season 17 (Episode 1)Suzie Toot blew the judges away with a fabulous original number that included comedy, tap-dancing, lip syncing, and her undeniable stage presence. This was a fantastic way to kick off Drag Race season 17, with fans tooting and booping from day one.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 17's Drag Queens Got Talent! (Episode 1)RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 episode 1 featured the "Drag Queens Got Talent!" Variety Show challenge with the lineup below.Acacia Forgot: Playing guitar and singing live.Arrietty: Lip sync number to baile folklorico music.Jewels Sparkles: Lip sync number to an original song.Joella: Lip sync number to an original song.Lucky Starzzz: Lip sync number to an original song.Lydia B Kollins: Lip sync number to an original song featuring elements of comedy burlesque.Suzie Toot: Lip sync number to an original song featuring tap-dancing.Lexi Love 'Drag Race' Season 17 (Episode 2)Lexi Love rolled straight into our hearts with this energetic and funny performance of an original song while literally roller skating all over the main stage. Bonus points for Lexi subsequently winning this episode's top 2 lip sync while still wearing the roller skates.Watch 'Drag Race' Season 17's Drag Queens Got Talent! (Episode 2)RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 episode 2 featured the second part of the "Drag Queens Got Talent!" Variety Show challenge with the lineup below.Crystal Envy: Lip sync number to an original song.Hormona Lisa: Stand-up comedy number.Kori King: Lip sync number to an original song.Lana Ja'Rae: Lip sync number to an original song.Lexi Love: Lip sync number to an original song featuring roller skating.Onya Nurve: Lip sync number to an original song.Sam Star: Lip sync number to an original song.
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