Season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered on January 5, 2024 and aired 16 episodes on MTV. Hosted by RuPaul with judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison, the season showcased 14 dynamic queens from across the U.S. Competing in challenges like design competitions, comedy parodies, and iconic runway themes, each week saw eliminations culminating in a grand finale on April 19, 2024. The season crowned Nymphia Wind as the winner, marking a historic first East Asian winner of the flagship series. Sapphira Cristál finished as runner-up, while Sapphira and Xunami Muse tied as Miss Congeniality — another first for the franchise. The season also reinvigorated gameplay elements like Rate‑A‑Queen and a lip‑sync smackdown for eliminated queens.
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Season 16 crowned two Miss Congeniality winners Sapphira Cristál and Xunami Muse the first ever tie in the show’s history! Additionally, Nymphia Wind became the first East Asian winner of the flagship U.S. series, a milestone moment celebrated by fans worldwide.
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