As far as rankings go, putting together a list from the bottom up of all those queens to have taken the Miss Congeniality crown home following their time on RuPaul's Drag Race has to be amongst the most difficult. See, these stars are all brilliant in their own way. Up until recent seasons, Miss Congeniality has been chosen by the viewing public, so they're all major fan favourites. For one in particular, that was her downfall... Here are all 11 winners of Miss Congeniality, ranked!
11. Valentina
In one of the most dramatic reunion moments in Drag Race herstory, Valentina's fellow Season 9 queens turned on her, demanding that the Miss Congeniality title she was given by her fans should actually be rebranded Fan Favourite. It's something she agreed to, really leaving a huge stain on her reign. Many think that this moment, as well as the robotic takeover of voting in Season 10, is why the Queens now vote for their peers to crown a Miss Congeniality.
10. Yara Sofia
As one of the most legendary queens to take part in Drag Race, Yara Sofia is more than deserving of her Congeniality crown. She went on to compete in the first season of All Stars, but we all know what a mess that was! She's kept up-to-date with the show, and even created a dress for Kimora Blac which she had planned on wearing for the Season 9 finale.
9. Ivy Winters
A beautiful personality and charismatic presence whenever she hit the stage ensured that Ivy Winters easily worked her way into the hearts of Drag Race viewers across the globe. Whether we were left open-mouthed at her stilt-walking runway, or saying her name along with Ru in that distinctive style, she's someone we've always got a lot of love for.
8. Pandora Boxx
Back in the days when Snatch Game could still shock and surprise us, Pandora Boxx did an incredible job of bringing her version of Carol Channing to life. Whether you're familiar with the actress or not, Pandora ensured everybody watching was laughing, which is essential in the show's most famous challenge. Not only this, but Pandora was a ray of light throughout her time in the competition, friendly to all of her competitors and later returning for All Stars. Let's hope she can come back in a future All Stars season, as she didn't really get a fair shake the first go around...
7. Monét X Change
As the only Miss Congeniality to come back for another season and win the whole thing, Monét X Change made history. Her runways may have been lacking in Season 10, but that didn't stop Miss Monét from stamping herself all over the show, proving that she was one of the most memorable queens to ever step foot on the Drag Race stage. Remember that lip sync to Pound The Alarm? Of course you do!
6. Cynthia Lee Fontaine
Who wouldn't want to see Cynthia Lee Fontaine's cucu? Whilst she didn't do too well in the competition, Cynthia was one of the most heartwarming contestants of all time. She lit up the room whenever she was a part of the show, delivering stellar one-liners and cementing a legacy that ensured she was invited back to take part in a second season.
5. BenDeLaCreme
Not all of DeLa's fellow competitors were convinced she was all sugar and light, but the viewing public certainly fed into the notion that she was one of the nicest people in Drag Race herstory. She proved her case when she returned for All Stars 3, eliminating herself from the competition despite being the clear frontrunner, simply because she couldn't face taking out any of her sisters and destroying their hopes of winning the show. A true diamond.
4. Katya
Season 7 may not have been a standout for most people, but it did give us Katya! What more could a drag fan ask for? As one of the most beloved queens to have been on Drag Race, Katya did take a two month break from her career to work on herself at the start of 2018. Now, she's back and better than she's ever been before, holding her Miss Congeniality win close as she captures the hearts of the world.
3. Nina Flowers
Still beloved to this very day, Nina Flowers helped ensure RuPaul's Drag Race would run for 11 seasons and counting. She returned for the first season of All Stars, but fans are hoping she'll make another comeback in the future now that the format has drastically changed.
2. Latrice Royale
Judging entirely on her first appearance in Drag Race, Latrice Royale is without a doubt one of the most congenial queens that the show has ever hosted. She's a parent figure to her fellow competitors; stern when needs be, demanding respect, but cool, calm and collected at other times. She has the rest of the Drag Race alum singing her praises, and it's clear to see why: she's a true pleasure to be around.
1. Nina West
Nobody embodies the word 'congenial' more than Nina West. She's a proud queen who consistently fights for equal rights and to expel bigotry from the world. She may have only appeared in the most recent season of Drag Race, but she has spent years raising money for charities to help the less fortunate, and shows no sign of slowing down despite her newfound worldwide fame. Following her appearance on the show, her home city of Columbus, Ohio even named a street after her. Remember to always be kind, and do things the Nina West Way.
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