Top 10 Best Canada's Drag Race Moments

#10: Jada Shada Hudson’s Ghost Encounter

Season 3

We’ve all had moments that felt just a little too spooky for comfort. During the Rusical episode, Season 3 runner-up Jada Shada Hudson decided to share her own ghostly tale. She explained that one night, she was fast asleep when she felt a weird presence in her room. She brushed it off and went back to bed, but the next morning, something felt off, specifically with her backside. Confused and curious, Jada turned to Google and discovered she wasn’t the only one with such an experience. Bear in mind, this story came out of nowhere. And once it dropped, the queens couldn’t contain their amusement. What do you get when you cross a drag queen and a ghost? We hope we’ll never have to find out.

#9: Makayla Couture Goes off on Xana

Season 5

Although she was a fierce performer, Makayla Couture had the common weakness of not being a strong seamstress. After receiving negative critiques in the “Fast Fashion” episode, she made noticeable progress by the next design challenge and was praised for it. However, just as Makayla was basking in her joy, Xana tried to undercut her by pointing out her flaws. Things got really heated really fast. Makayla exploded at Xana, accusing her of trying to ruin her moment and insisting she would never do the same. At one point, she was screaming so loudly that even the judges deliberating on the main stage could hear her. In the end, although Xana had tried to dampen Makayla’s success, it was she who ended up getting eliminated.

#8: Eve 6000 Has a Trick up Her Sleeve

Season 2

The “Under the Big Top” Rusical featured some of the best and worst Rusical performances in “Drag Race” herstory. On one hand, there were standouts like Pythia and Synthia Kiss, who delivered impressive vocals. On the other, there was Eve 6000, whose turn as Revealiana went spectacularly off the rails. The role called for a series of obvious but hilarious reveals, yet everything that could go wrong did. Her reveal dress rode up so high that the surprise was spoiled before it even began. Then, her second wig fell off prematurely, resulting in the now-iconic moment when she calmly picked it up from the floor and performed the “reveal” again. This was pure camp, and honestly, she should have won the episode for it.

#7: “The Roast of Brooke Lynn Hytes”

Season 2

This was easily one of the cringiest episodes of the season. Kendall Gender kicked things off with a decent set and ultimately won the challenge. However, she was by no means the best of the night. That honor goes to Icesis Couture, who stormed the stage with one hilarious joke after another, but lost the win after running over time. Her peak moment came when she dropped a priceless facial expression in response to the “genius” title of Brad Goreski’s book. Everyone else bombed spectacularly. Gia Metric spent half her set talking about herself before remembering Brooke Lynn existed. While Kimora Amour closed with a profanity-laced rant that confused volume for punchlines. By the time that uncomfortable lip sync rolled around, we were all begging for the credits.

#6: The Controversial Judging

Season 1

Harsh critiques aren’t new on “Drag Race.” Michelle Visage practically built her brand on them. But there’s a certain tact that was missing on the first season of “Canada’s Drag Race,” especially from Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. He came under intense criticism from fans for his critiques which were seen as more mean-spirited than constructive. It began with his exchange with Jimbo, where he criticized the queen for not covering her entire body in white makeup. Then, just two episodes later, Bowyer-Chapman made some comments about Ilona Verley’s runway presentation that were interpreted as body-shaming. While his delivery was questionable, the response was far worse. He became the target of a wave of racist harassment. Ultimately, Bowyer-Chapman did not return as a judge the following season.

#5: Melinda Verga vs. the World

Season 4

This season simply wouldn’t have been the same without Melinda Verga. Her fiery side truly emerged in the “Out of the Closet” episode, when she landed in the bottom three for failing to elevate her original garment enough. While the other bottom queens fought hard for the Golden Beaver, Melinda seemed to throw in the towel. This move didn’t sit well with the other queens and their responses led to Melinda losing it. Although Kiki Coe ultimately saved her, Melinda had yet another emotional outburst in the following episode when Denim rehashed the issue of her feeling defeated. Kiki’s decision ultimately proved worthwhile, as Melinda redeemed herself in the Snatch Game. For that, we join Melinda in reciprocating her act with gratitude.

#4: The Sabotage of Miss Fiercalicious

Season 3

On the third season of “Canada’s Drag Race,” the theme might as well have been “sabotage.” In the “Ruets” episode, Bombae and Miss Fiercalicious were paired for the challenge and requested “Peanut Butter” as their song. However, as another group also wanted that song, Vivian Vanderpuss randomly assigned them the slower track that no one else wanted. This infuriated Fiercalicious, who immediately accused Vivian of sabotaging her on purpose. From that moment, the idea of sabotage became Fiercalicious’ obsession. She was convinced that every setback was part of a plot to keep her from the crown. In the end, the supposed saboteurs prevailed as Fiercalicious fell short of the top two. Regardless, there's no denying that she owned the season.

#3: “Not Sorry Aboot It”

Season 1

As the first English language version of the show not hosted by RuPaul, fans were eager to see if “Canada’s Drag Race” could stand on its own. Many agreed it hit its stride in the third episode. The queens were split into two groups and tasked with writing and performing verses to “Not Sorry Aboot It.” Unlike other franchises, both groups stayed on stage throughout, duking it out like a rap battle. This was where many queens really established their drag personas – Priyanka constantly referencing her name and Lemon becoming the show’s resident rapstress. We also got iconic moments from queens like Kiara and BOA. But while their verses were fire, the choreography was a hot mess. Still, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

#2: The Makeover

Season 2

After a somewhat negative tone in the first season, the show made a deliberate effort to turn things around in season two. That stride of positivity hit its peak in the makeover episode, where the queens were tasked with transforming LGBTQ+ teens into their drag daughters for prom. Instead of being a saboteur, Kendall Gender thoughtfully paired each queen with their perfect match. We were then introduced to the teenagers’ unique perspectives, particularly Makayla, who shared her experiences as a Black trans girl. Each teen got their moment to shine, but Pythia and her partner, Clover, ultimately won for their striking gender-bending prom look. This episode was our first introduction to Makayla, who continued performing in drag and later competed on the show’s fifth season.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Jimbo Reads Rita Baga to Filth, Season 1

Jimbo Goes on the Defensive After Receiving Some Unsolicited Advice From Rita

Lemon in the Reading Challenge, Season 1

She Really Slammed the Library Door in Priyanka’s Face

Icesis Couture’s Bad Knees, Season 2

The “Oldest Knees in the Competition” Miraculously Turned Back the Clock for the Lip Sync

Vivian Vanderpuss’ Date With Brooke Lynn Hytes, Season 3

Her Australian Character Certainly Left Brooke Lynn in Stitches, Eh?

“Lip Sync Slay Offs,” Season 4

A Slight Format Change Made This Lip Sync Extravaganza One of the Most Entertaining Yet

#1: “Snatch Game”

Season 1

The first season of “Canada’s Drag Race” set the bar extremely high for Snatch Game, and we doubt it’ll ever be topped. After consistently doing well, Jimbo finally snatched a win with her unhinged impression of comedy icon Joan Rivers. But that was no easy victory. Other queens also fought hard, with standout turns from Lemon, Rita Baga and Ilona Verley. The queens did a great job volleying with each other and building hilarious and unexpected connections between their characters. But amid the highs came some spectacular lows, particularly from Priyanka and Kiara whose bumbling responses bordered on “so bad, they’re good” territory. At least, their horrible performances led to the show-stopping lip sync that closed the episode. So we’ll count that as a win.

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