It’s Time for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ to Crown Its First Plus-Sized Winner

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In 14 seasons, a plus-size contestant has never been crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar. In Season 15, one queen has emerged as the potential frontrunner to make history.

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There have been more than a few unfortunate, let’s call them… “efforts” made by contestants of RuPaul’s Drag Race over the years, that now live somewhat embarrassingly (and iconically) in television infamy.

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