Top 10 RuPaul's Drag Race Rivalries
#10: Aquaria vs. Miz Cracker
The Aquaria and Miz Cracker feud preceded the show, and when the two appeared and competed against each other, things got heated. The two had similar looks, and this led to comparisons and accusations of drag-look thievery. After Bob the Drag Queen posted side by side photos of the two, it became apparent that they resemble each other both in and out of make-up. Miz Cracker admitted in an interview that the two yo-yo between blowouts and friendship on and off the screen, and we can only assume it will remain the same until due to that uncanny “twin” effect!
#9: Gia Gunn vs. Farrah Moan
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Gia and Farrah were another couple of queens who brought their extra sparkly baggage into the competition. The two apparently had an altercation at a club in the past, and this led to an uncomfortable verbal exchange in the work room. Gia is said to be stirring the pot when she raises the issue again, and Farrah accuses her of doing so only to turn the camera’s spotlights on herself. It’s a little hard to feel sympathetic for Gia in this situation, as she opens the conversation with an insult.
#8: Derrick vs. Naomi
The cattiness between these two was straight out of “Mean Girls.” Derrick Barry was basically picked on throughout Season 8 (or so she claims), but perhaps most memorable was her workroom battle of the wits with Naomi Smalls. Luckily for her, Derrick seems to be rather thick-skinned, and retaliates with surprising ease. When Naomi points out Derrick’s thinning hair, she immediately responds that Naomi could have a career in drag if she only learned to glue her wigs down. Snap. In the season’s puppet episode, Derrick insulted Naomi’s style and talent, while the latter watched, clearly unimpressed.
#7: Bob the Drag Queen vs. Thorgy Thor
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Jealousy rears its ugly head once again. Bob was more of a “comedy queen” and Thorgy more serious about her craft; in fact Thorgy thought Bob the Drag Queen was “all over the place”. The show’s events didn’t help the situation: when Thorgy was certain she’d won Season 8’s acting challenge, Bob snatched the crown from her head. In a post-season interview, Bob reminisced about her win, and revealed that Thorgy had exercised her mighty powers and slapped the aforementioned victor across the face. Ouch.
#6: Rolaskatox vs. Jinkx Monsoon
The “popular kids” from Season 5, the trio of Alaska, Detox and Roxxxy (i.e. Rolaskatox or Rolodex) formed a clique, and essentially picked on all those they considered to be “unpolished” queens. The bulk of their wrath was felt by Jinkx Monsoon. Incidentally, the trio found themselves up against Jinkx in the final episodes. Jinkx had her talents put to the test in a final lip-sync battle against rival Detox, but emerged victorious and broke up the precious clique. Despite their predatory attempts to get her eliminated, their prey won the season. Mean girls finish last.
#5: Ben de la Creme vs. Darienne Lake
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Sometimes, the “rivalry” is one-sided. In season 6, Darienne seemed to have something against Ben. Perhaps a certain green-eyed monster made an appearance here, as DeLa did not seem to want to join in on the charade. It didn’t help that Ben was somewhat of a fan favorite, making Darienne’s attempts to lessen the appeal of the queen more difficult. In one scene where the two had to work together, this unease was as thick as a high-end wig. As RuPaul asked the two about working with each other, Darienne seemed to claim that it is touch and go, whereas DeLa appeared surprised at the former’s reaction.
#4: Coco Montrese vs. Alyssa Edwards
Once more, we have a case of shady past being dragged onto the show (excuse the pun). These two were former competitors in the Miss Gay America pageant. Alyssa was crowned, yet was dethroned shortly after, to be replaced by runner-up Coco. This led to Coco slandering Alyssa on social media. Somehow, Coco plays the victim in the situation - something that is just as confusing to us as it is to you. The two end up facing off in an intense lip sync battle, which they consider to be some form of redemption for the past. The energy is palpable and over-the-top, as Coco swirls her sleeves with rapid strength, and Alyssa does an impressive spin and splits combination.
#3: Silky Nutmeg Ganache vs. Yvie Oddly
Silky and Yvie were definitely never meant to be BFFs. The two butted heads throughout the season like fabulous feuding goats. Yvie was a little too honest for Silky’s taste, and her bold words took things a step too far when she called Silky “talentless”. Silky never quite recovered from the insult. The two tried throughout season 11 to get each other ousted, and fans seemed divided between the two as well. However, some online polls showed a landslide victory by Yvie Oddly when it came to fan opinions. Who’s side are you on?
#2: The Vixen vs. Eureka
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The Vixen just simply couldn’t stand Eureka. The two frequently bickered throughout their shared airtime. Aside from racial tensions pointed out adamantly by Vixen, there was a bit of a “rich queen, poor queen” vibe to this feud. Vixen felt that some queens had an unfair advantage in their overflowing designer handbags of cash. She also felt that Eureka specifically already had a rapport with the judges, having been on the show in a previous season. Let’s just say Vixen was a portrait of the old adage “it’s not fair!” #1: Vivacious vs. Her Zipper Kidding! Diamonds are a girl’s best friend…zippers are her greatest foes… but our real #1 is...
#1: Sharon Needles vs. Phi Phi O’Hara
The feud between Sharon Needles and Phi Phi O’Hara was filled with zingers, which is what places it in our number one position. Phi Phi didn’t appreciate Sharon’s gothic queen look, and didn’t hesitate to share said information. She felt that the latter’s dark influences didn’t belong on the stage, and the animosity was palpable. Any fan of the show, upon mentioning this feud, will immediately parrot the phrase “Go back to Party City” with excitement. Phi Phi uttered this retort in response to Sharon calling her a “tired-ass showgirl”. Of course, Phi Phi also had issues with other queens - namely Alyssa Edwards.
