Did Vanity Vain deserve Extravaganza win? 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' contestant's vocals elevate her act
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' Season 1 contestant Vanity Vain won Extravaganza Part 2 after leading a series of competitions. During the two-part premiere finale, Vanity lipsync to Danna Paola and Steve Aoki's song 'Paranoia'. She notably bagged a whopping cash prize of $10,000.
However, Vanity definitely deserved to win the round as she added an extra element to her performance. She performed her first original single, 'Creatures of the Night' and Part 1 winners also loved her performance. Vanity is a Swedish drag performer and claimed, "Sweden is the capital of music."
'RuPaul's Drag Race' is all about showcasing talent and Vanity's debut single stood out from other performances. Vanity revealed that she didn't want to showcase her singing abilities but "I blasted out and it went really well." Additionally, Vanity also nailed the 'cover for the quick drag magazine' challenge with her glamorous look. She showed off the Swedish currency with a crown.
'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' judges praise Vanity Vain's debut single
'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' judges RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, and Jamal Sims alongside guest judge Danna Paola were highly impressed with Vanity Vain's debut single. Jamal heaped praise and noted, "That song is a smash. It is so catchy and tonight this looks like an album cover.
RuPaul complimented, "Just wonderful. You know we were humming the song after you finished and that's a good sign." However, Danna called the sing beautiful and claimed that she wanted to know more about it. Vanity was quite nervous and explained, "It's the first single I have created It's the first time I've ever singing my own music." She added, "This is a big step for me. So I appreciate every single word it makes me emotional because I thought I will never do it."
'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' contestant Vanity Vain describes her drag style
'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' Season 1 contestant Vanity Vain claimed that her drag style is mostly based on '80s rock, pop, and sup star. She explained, "All I need is a wig and an eyelash and there you go." She is a self-proclaimed 'fierce performer' and a 'really good designer'.
Vanity recalled her 'Drag Race Sverige' Season 1 gig and shared that she has come far in her journey since her debut and now she has learned to handle her anxiety and pressure. Vanity also claimed that now nothing could stop her because she believes in herself.
Catch new episodes of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' Season 1 every Friday on Paramount+
