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Biography Flash RuPaul and Myki Meeks Make Drag Herstory with Season 18 Crown

4 min · 22 de abr de 2026
Portada del episodio Biography Flash RuPaul and Myki Meeks Make Drag Herstory with Season 18 Crown

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RuPaul just made drag herstory with the electrifying finale of RuPauls Drag Race Season 18, crowning Myki Meeks as Americas Next Drag Superstar in a lip sync showdown for the ages. According to ABC News, Myki snatched the crown overnight, marking a triumphant close to a season full of twists, from Jane Donts shocking pre-finale boot to Nini Cocos viral praying mantis slay that had fans buzzing online. Extra Magazine recaps reveal RuPaul hosted the top threes original tracks co-produced with Leland, chatting each up on stage before pitting the top two in the ultimate lip sync for the crown, with Myki edging out frontrunners Darlene Mitchell and Nini for a whopping 222500 in prizes, the highest ever for a regular season winner. The buzz kicked off April 17 with VOS Events official Season 18 watch party at Marquee New York, hosted by Season 17 champ Onya Nurve alongside live performances from the finalists, drawing packed houses for the live crowning herstory moment. RHAPs finale breakdown dishes on the episodes highlights, including Mileys Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, a nod to drag legends like William Dorsey Swann, and Jane Dont snagging Miss Congeniality with 10000 from Native Deodorant after her queens rallied for her. RuPaul opened with a fierce noggin-packed performance of Mother of the House, while Anastasia Beverly Hills prez Norvina teased collab dreams with the top three. Post-finale tea is spilling fast, with Page Sixs Werk Room Weekly featuring DD Fuego dropping unaired finale bombs, like a cut moment from the grand stage and her emotional wedding dress finale look honoring her sister. No fresh social media mentions or public sightings of Ru herself in the last 48 hours, but tonights Alyssa Edwards To RuPaul Thanks for Everything roadshow at Orlandos Plaza Live nods to the icons enduring influence. This win cements RuPauls legacy as drag empires architect, priming All Stars 11 hype. Thanks listener for tuning into RuPaul Biography Flash. Subscribe to never miss an update on RuPaul and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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