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    Every Reading Challenge Winner on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

    Bernardo Sim
    | 01/29/23

    Every Reading Challenge Winner on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

    Because reading is what? Fundamental!

    Drag Race Reading Challenge

    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

    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)

    Shangela

    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)

    Latrice Royale

    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

    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)

    Darienne Lake

    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)

    Trixie Mattel

    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)

    Bob the Drag Queen

    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)

    Valentina

    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

    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

    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)

    Gottmik

    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

    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)

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    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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