‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Crowns Season 18’s Winner

Apr 17, 2026 6:48pm PT ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Crowns Season 18’s Winner

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SPOILER ALERT: This contains major spoilers for the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

All hail Myki Meeks!

 The queen has been “RuPaul’s Drag Race” crowned America’s next drag superstar. Meeks snatched the crown from Darlene Mitchell and Nini Coco.

Snatching the crown from her fellow queens, Meeks said, “This is for my friends, my family, all of Orlando, live fiercely, love boldly, and write it in the books baby, the Meeks shall inherit the crown!”

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