Fans Wish a Few Other ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12 Contestants Could’ve Been Crowned ‘Miss Congeniality,’ Too
Although this yearās Miss Congeniality snatched her crown with each tear of a drag queen, there were a few other members of this cast who couldāve earned the title. Who were the fan-favorite contestants of season 12? Hereās our look into RuPaulās Drag Race season 12 and some of its most loveable queens.
[This article contains spoilers from the RuPaulās Drag Race season 12 finale!]
There were 12 eligible contestants for season 12 of āRuPaulās Drag Raceā
Season 12 of RuPaulās Drag Race may or may not have been cursed. Although the finale was held online, contestants still had their chance at winning a number of recognitions given at this event.Ā
Although this season started off with a handful of contestants each competing for the title of āAmericaās Next Drag Superstar,ā one walked away with the title of āMiss Congeniality,ā following in the footsteps of performers like BenDeLaCreme and Ivy Winters.Ā
Heidi N. Closet took home the Miss Congeniality crownĀ
Historically, fans played a role in choosing their Miss Congeniality, oftentimes voting online. However, as a result of the āMiss Fan Favoriteā fiasco with Valentina, RuPaul since had the queens vote amongst themselves for the contestant deserving of the recognition.Ā
For season 10, that meant MonĆ©t X Change, For season 11, that meant Nina West. For season 12, the contestant who took home the title was the always outgoing and charismatic Heidi N. Closet.Ā
Although RuPaul wasnāt exactly excited that she kept the āN. Closetā part of her name, the host awarded Heidi the title during the finale episode of RuPaulās Drag Race season 12. For some fans, this winner came as a bit of a surprise.Ā
Some fans claim another queen shouldāve won Miss Congeniality for āRuPaulās Drag Raceā season 12
Although Heidi N. Closet is this seasonās whistling winner, there were a few other contenders mentioned by fans on social media. That includes the musical theater enthusiast, Jan, stole the show in the Madonna-themed Rusical.
āIām late but Gigi Goode shouldāve won and how was Jan not Miss Congeniality?! Great season though and love Jaida,ā one Twitter user said.
āThe most disappointing part of the #DragRaceFinale was Crystal not lip-syncing to El Debargeās āRhythm of the Night.ā Oh, and Jan not winning Miss Congeniality,ā another Twitter user wrote.
Another favorite cast member amongst fans was Rock M. Sakura, who was the second eliminated during this season. She definitely made her mark with her huge heart and her unique sense of fashion ā not to mention her fart humor.Ā
āBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Rock M. Sakura has so much more to showcase and has the passion for this like you can see it in her eyes. Halleloo hallelee make Rock M. Sakura come back like Miss Vanjie,ā another Twitter user wrote.