The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race has started on MTV. There are 14 new queens competing, but the person everyone is talking about is the guest judge, Cardi B. The famous rapper was very honest and a bit mean with her comments. Because of this, fans are calling her the “villain judge” of the season.
Cardi B did more than just watch the show. She gave very sharp advice that quickly became big news in the entertainment world.
Cardi B’s Debut: The Birth of the ‘Villain Judge’
In the first episode, the queens had to make high-fashion outfits using old materials. Most guest judges are very nice, but Cardi B was very tough. She said she is a perfectionist because she works with the best makeup and hair artists. She did not mind being the “villain” on the panel.
The Viral Evisceration of Kenya Pleaser
The most famous moment happened when Cardi B spoke to a queen named Kenya Pleaser. Kenya wore an outfit that did not look good. Cardi B told her plainly that the skirt was “terrible.” She also said that if an outfit is bad, the hair and makeup must be perfect to save it. People on the internet are sharing this moment everywhere.
Top Contestants and Early Fan Favorites
Even with the tough judging, some queens did a great job. No one was sent home in this episode, but two queens were chosen as the best. They had to perform a “Lip Sync for the Win” to earn the first victory.
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Nini Coco: The Denver Dynasty
Nini Coco is 30 years old and used to be an engineer. She made a beautiful outfit out of paper. She won the first challenge after a great dance to one of Cardi B’s songs. She is now a top favorite to win the $200,000 prize.
Vita VonTesse Starr: The Pageant Powerhouse
Vita is 38 years old and from Alabama. She has a lot of experience in drag. Her outfit looked very expensive and perfect. Because she is so professional, many fans on Instagram and TikTok already love her.
The South Florida Takeover
This season has many queens from Miami. For the first time ever, a “drag grandmother” and “drag granddaughter” are competing together. Their names are Athena Dion and Juicy Love Dion. Juicy Love Dion was almost at the bottom of the group this week, but she was saved and will stay for another episode.+1
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Fans have different opinions about the show. On the website Reddit, about 65% of fans liked that Cardi B was honest. However, 35% of fans thought she was a little too mean for the very first night.
Important Numbers from the Premiere:
- Viewers: 12% more people watched this premiere than last year.
- Social Media: The show was the #1 trending topic in the USA for 6 hours.
- Age: The average age of the queens is 32.5 years old, which is older than usual.
Disclamer
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