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Every Reading Challenge Winner on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Because reading is what? Fundamental!
Mama Ru is known for regularly referencing the legendary documentary Paris Is Burning on her hit reality series RuPaul's Drag Race. The concept of "reading" within the LGBTQ+ community was captured and explained in the documentary, prompting Ru to always reference Paris Is Burning when introducing the Reading Challenge on Drag Race.
Over the years, the Reading Challenge has become a recurring segment in each season. It is by far the most iconic mini challenge on Drag Race, with some contestants even regarding it as being as important and memorable as winning a maxi challenge. As such, it is a lot of fun to look back and see which queens won the Reading Challenge in their respective seasons.
For the sake of this list, it should be noted that the queens of season 12 did film a Reading Challenge that was cut from the final edit. Thus, the Reading Challenge of season 12 was not included in this list given that it was never aired.
Scroll through to check out the Reading Challenge winners of RuPaul's Drag Race, and make sure to watch new episodes of season 15 every Friday on MTV.
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Jujubee (Season 2)
Jujubee won the first-ever Reading Challenge on Drag Race by reading Tyra Sanchez, Tatianna, Jessica Wild, Pandora Boxx, and Raven.
Photo: Logo TV
Shangela (Season 3)
Delta Work, Raja, Manila Luzon, and Carmen Carrera were read by Shangela in the Reading Challenge of season three. Shangie snatched that mini challenge win for herself.
Photo: Logo TV
Latrice Royale (Season 4)
Reading Challenge queen Latrice Royale won the challenge in season four with reads for Jiggly Caliente, Phi Phi O'Hara, Willam, and Sharon Needles.
Photo: Logo TV
Alaska (Season 5)
Alaska threw reads at Alyssa Edwards and Detox on Drag Race season five and won the Reading Challenge.
Photo: Logo TV
Darienne Lake (Season 6)
On Drag Race season six, Darienne Lake put her shadiness to the test and won the Reading Challenge. Lake read Milk, BenDeLaCreme, and Adore Delano in the mini challenge.
Photo: Logo TV
Trixie Mattel (Season 7)
The Skinny Legend herself, Trixie Mattel won the Reading Challenge of season seven by reading her costars Katya, Ginger Minj, and Violet Chachki.
Photo: Logo TV
Bob the Drag Queen (Season 8)
B*tch, she's Bob the Drag Queen! After delivering expert reads of Derrick Barry and Robbie Turner, Bob won the Reading Challenge on Drag Race season eight.
Photo: Logo TV
Valentina (Season 9)
Alexis Michelle, Trinity the Tuck, Shea Coulee, and Peppermint all got read by Valentina during the Reading Challenge of season nine. In the end, Val was deemed the winner of this mini challenge.
Photo: VH1
Eureka (Season 10)
Eureka had a lot to prove as she returned to the competition in season 10. With reads for Kameron Michaels, Aquaria, and The Vixen, Eureka was able to win the Reading Challenge of the season.
Photo: VH1
Brooke Lynn Hytes (Season 11)
Brooke Lynn Hytes went all-in during the Reading Challenge of Drag Race season 11. The Canadian queen delivered reads of Plastique Tiara, Shuga Cain, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache in the challenge.
Photo: VH1
Gottmik (Season 13)
Utica, Tina Burner, and Kandy Muse were read to filth by Gottmik in season 13. Despite being deemed a fashion queen, Gottmik won this Reading Challenge fair and square.
Photo: VH1
Bosco (Season 14)
Bosco thrived throughout season 14 when it came to reading or roasting her costars. For the Reading Challenge, Bosco threw reads at Jasmine Kennedie, Lady Camden, and Kerri Colby - going on to win the challenge.
Photo: VH1
Loosey LaDuca (Season 15)
The queens of season 15 were no match for Loosey LaDuca (who won Snatch Game the week prior) and her hilarious, cutting reads.
Photo: MTV
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Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.