Top 10 Moments a Drag Race Queen Became the Villain

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The best reality TV stars let you know who they are immediately. Season 16s Plane Jane was clearly not there to be liked. If she were, she wouldnt have used her very first confessional to take a shot at Katya, arguably one of the most beloved contestants of all time. Then, to prove her authentic Russian heritage, she demonstrates her ability with the language by brutally insulting all the queens who walked in before her. This is all within the first two minutes of meeting her, mind you. Plane is not afraid to speak her mind. Sometimes, it even seems like she cant help herself.

Supermodel Snatch Game

Given her inflated ego and slight dose of delusion, no one could convince the Britney Spears impersonating diva of season 8 that she performed poorly. Which is why she seemed to take it personal when Bob the Drag Queen reminded her that her performance in the New Wave Queens challenge was bad. Derrick Barry, however, was in denial about her negative critiques from the judges and immediately went for the jugular. It was bad enough that she picked a fight with a fan favorite, but making disparaging remarks about Bobs drag? Now, that was peak Drag Race drama. It also gave Bob a worthy opponent to step over on her way to the crown.

RuPaullywood or Bust

Who says a season only needs one villain? Season 5 was packed with many catty queens, but this early out made quite an impression. Serena ChaCha was fresh-faced and overconfident, believing her youth was the only asset she needed. And she was not afraid to let her competitors know that. When asked a simple question about her Panamanian heritage, she quipped that Penny Tration should consider retiring in the country. Things quickly devolved from there. Serenas non-stop vitriol put a target on her back, and soon enough, the attacks were coming from all sides. She sure stirred up a lot of drama for someone who only lasted two episodes.

Reality Stars: The Rusical

Some fans may call this season RuPauls Best Friends Race, but that doesnt mean there werent villains among the cast. Alexis Michelle, the Broadway queen, clearly thought the Rusical challenge was hers to lose. Then, the judges lambasted her runway look. Instead of owning it, Alexis threw the responsibility on her fellow contestants for not telling her that she looked bad. Given that its a competition for a lot of money, expecting your rivals to step in with some fashion advice seems kind of crazy. It was this same lack of self-awareness that would dog her throughout the rest of the competition.

Scream Queens

From the moment she walked in, Gia Gunn oozed confidence. She also had a very sharp wit. Though she always portrayed herself as just telling it like it is, her supposed straightforwardness often bordered on brutal, especially when it was aimed at the more seasoned queens. In the first episode, Gia made her stance clear when she questioned Kelly Mantles talent, suggesting that even with her long career in the industry, drag might not be her true calling. Once Kelly was eliminated, Gia found new targets, including Darienne Lake. Throughout her stint on the show, Gias presence was a constant shadefest, no matter how many times she said no tea, no shade.

RuPaullywood or Bust

Move over, Coco and Alyssa. Right from episode one, the editors got right to work setting the stage for season 5s biggest rivalry: between Roxxxy Andrews and Jinkx Monsoon. This began the moment the two queens met in the Werk Room for the first time. It was clear that Roxxxy was already not feeling Jinkx. Her snide remarks about Jinkxs look out of drag were rude enough, but once Roxxxy started grilling Jinkx about her narcolepsy, we knew she was going to be a major instigator of drama. The whole segment gave big mean girl energy. Little did we know, this was just a tip of the heavy drama that was to come.

Reunited

This season 9 fan favorite may have won the Miss Congeniality crown, but her fellow contestants werent exactly rolling out the red carpet for her. Although she painted herself as sweet and innocent on the show, Valentina had rubbed many of her castmates the wrong way by the time they got together to shoot the reunion. Months of resentment and online drama finally boiled over at the event. The toxic behavior of some of Valentinas fans on social media had reached a fever pitch after her elimination, and her failure to intervene on her competitors behalf left a bad taste in their mouths.

Good God Girl, Get Out

Although she eventually redeemed herself in later All Stars seasons, RaJah OHara didnt do much to endear herself to fans during her first run on Season 11. Eventual winner Yvie Oddly made no bones about telling it like it was. When she called out RaJah and a few others for not being truthful, the purple queen was not having it. She launched into a tirade about Yvies looks in her confessional that might have gone a little too far. Once she opened that Pandoras Box, there was no going back, her villain status was pretty much cemented.

Here Comes the Bride

Back in the day, Drag Race was a lot less touchy-feely. The queens freely spoke their mind without fear of being hounded online by the fans. Although queens like Raven had their fair share of nefarious moments, the true villain of the season was Tyra Sanchez. Sure, she already exhibited bratty behavior in the first few weeks, but it was in the bridal challenge that she truly showcased both her talent and her ruthlessness. When her season-long tension with Tatianna boiled over in the episode, it announced her as the resident villain. Yet, even after being called out on the mainstage, she still won the challenge, and ultimately, the crown. Sometimes, the villain really does come out on top.

Queens Behind Bars

Season 4 finalists Sharon Needles and Phi Phi OHara tried to hash out their differences after a contentious group challenge in the third episode. It however didnt work. The following week, their discussion quickly escalated into one of the franchises most memorable fights. When the season aired, Sharon quickly became a fan favorite, and this moment only helped boost her popularity. Unfortunately for Phi Phi, her incredible takedown made her the antagonist in Sharons winner edit. While the performer has since distanced herself from the franchise, her cattiness and mind games earned her a spot in the Hall of Fame of Drag Race villains.

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