"Queen Choice Awards" is the second episode of the sixteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1][2][3] Becky G is a guest judge,[4][5][6] and former contestant Derrick Barry also makes a guest appearance as the host of the episode's talent show.
| "Queen Choice Awards" | |
|---|---|
| RuPaul's Drag Race episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 16 Episode 2 |
Geneva Karr and Plane Jane place in the top two and face off in a lip-sync to "Shower" by Becky G. Plane Jane is the winner.
Episode
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The next seven contestants of the season enter the Werk Room. For the episode's main challenge, the contestants must perform in the "Queen Choice Awards" talent show, which is hosted by former contestant Derrick Barry. Following are the contestants and their acts:
- Geneva Karr – original song lip-sync
- Hershii LiqCour-Jeté – original song lip-sync
- Megami – lip sync
- Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige – lip-sync
- Nymphia Wind – cultural dance
- Plane Jane – original song lip-sync
- Plasma – singing / impressions
On the runway, the category is "Made You Look". In addition to RuPaul and Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews is a judge and Becky G is a guest judge. Geneva Karr, Nymphia Wind, Plane Jane, and Plasma receive positive critiques. Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, Megami and Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige receive negative critiques. The contestants rank each other using Rate-A-Queen. Geneva Karr and Plane Jane receive the highest placements, making them the top two contestants of the week who will lip-sync to "Shower" by Becky G for the win. Plane Jane wins.
Reception
editRachel Shatto of Pride.com said Megami's performance was "instantly iconic (and subsequently memed)".[7] Megami's act was parodied by Meatball.[8]
References
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- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Review: Episode 1 & 2". Spill the Tea. 2024-01-22. Archived from the original on 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Frank, Jason P. (2024-01-13). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Meet Plane Jane". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Guzzo, Bianca (2024-01-13). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 2 RECAP: Queen Choice Awards". IN Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Gregory, Drew Burnett (2024-01-13). ""RuPaul's Drag Race" Episode 1602 Recap: B Team". Autostraddle. Archived from the original on 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 16, Episode 2 recap: How the other half slays | Xtra Magazine". 2024-01-14. Archived from the original on 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "'Drag Race's Megami on busting some liberal bubbles". www.pride.com. Archived from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Meatball parodies Megami's 'Protect Queer Art' number & we're CACKLING". www.pride.com. Archived from the original on 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
