The eight queens of *RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars* Season 9 delivered incredible performances during Part 2 of *The Slay It Forward Variety Extravaganza* on July 26. Each queen showcased their talents on the main stage, aiming to earn more benefactress badges, a $200,000 prize for the charity of their choice, and a spot in the prestigious Drag Race Hall of Fame.
This season, no queens were sent home, increasing the pressure to collect the most badges by the season’s end. RuPaul added more twists, announcing that the queens would vote for the Diamond of the Season, who would double her badges. After a season full of high-fashion moments, comedy, and light-hearted rivalries, one queen emerged victorious and ascended to Drag Race royalty.
AND THE WINNER IS…
After excelling in every episode, Angeria Paris VanMicheals was crowned the *All Stars* Season 9 winner. She earned a crown and scepter, six benefactress badges, and $200,000 for the National Black Justice Coalition, courtesy of The Palette Fund.
In the talent show maxi challenge, Angeria performed her original song “Park and Bark,” featuring the memorable line, “don’t I look rich? you ugly b*tch,” which left the judges in stitches.
Following the talent performances, Angeria and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo were named the top two queens of the night, each earning three badges, bringing their totals to six and five, respectively. Although Roxxy Andrews didn’t win the challenge, her five badges secured her spot in the top three.
The finale saw Angeria, Vanjie, and Roxxxy lip-sync to Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation,” with Angeria ultimately being declared the winner.
“From the country to the silver screen, I’m officially the All Stars queen!” Angeria exclaimed after her victory.
As runner-ups, Vanjie and Roxxxy each earned $25,000 for their charities, the ASPCA and Miracle of Love, respectively.
FANS THINK THESE QUEENS DESERVED TO BE IN THE TOP 2
i’m sick of the riggery on drag race cause plastique and jorgeous won that talent show by a mile idc #DragRace
— Kendall (@KuntyPink) July 26, 2024
babe, she carried all stars 9, this is WINNER material #AllStars9 pic.twitter.com/xyD8640ANE
— santandr (@userblck03) July 26, 2024
Despite Angeria and Vanjie’s stellar performances, some fans on X/Twitter disagreed with RuPaul’s top two choices.
neither roxxxy nor plastique won this season… #AllStars9 pic.twitter.com/zQqvUJPnpE
— rowan (@rowaank) July 26, 2024
Based on the finale alone, many fans felt Plastique and Jorgeous deserved to be the top queens due to their impressive performances during the variety show. Plastique wowed with sparklers coming out of her chest, while Jorgeous showcased her exceptional dancing skills, ending with a smooth stage slide that left the judges in awe.
So winning 4 challenges, killing every runway, having the best finale runway, & the best talent show gets u sent to the sidelines to watch the top 3 lipsync. Make it make sense #AllStars9 pic.twitter.com/16ABPELs6t
— Maritzas 🖤 (@Marriitzzas) July 26, 2024
As for the winner, some fans believed Roxxxy should have taken home the crown, given her strong track record throughout the season.
Nonetheless, all the queens delivered amazing performances this season, proving that in the world of *RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars*, they’re all winners.
