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RuPaul's Drag Race Drama: The Queen Who Faced the Worst Mistreatment

RuPaul's Drag Race Drama: The Queen Who Faced the Worst Mistreatment
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Fans remain disappointed about the early elimination of this Season 12 contestant.

Over the years, RuPaul's Drag Race has established itself as a highly popular and acclaimed reality TV show, winning numerous awards and propelling dozens of drag queens into stardom.

However, the show still faces some issues, primarily its dependence on producer decisions, which often results in some talented queens being overlooked in favour of preordained frontrunners.

Jan Sport, a queen who competed in both Season 10 of the main show and Season 6 of All Stars, is a prime example of this issue. Despite her undeniable talent, exceptional singing voice, and professional dancing skills, Jan often struggled to capture the judges' attention, landing in the safe zone more than any other queen that season.

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Then came the Madonna Rusical, a perfect opportunity for Jan to showcase her skills, and she did just that by delivering an outstanding performance with her singing and authentic Madonna dance moves.

Surprisingly, Jan didn't win the challenge, as RuPaul chose Gigi Goode instead. Fans expressed outrage at this decision, accusing the producers of manipulating the results.

Jan's experience on the show exemplifies how some queens get unfair treatment: Jan was never regarded as a possible winner by either RuPaul or the producers, so she was given no chance at all.

The situation worsened in All Stars Season 6, where the queen faced similar indifference and won only a single challenge.

At one point, Jan broke down in tears, and instead of offering comfort, RuPaul laughed at her, reinforcing the notion that he never liked Jan and was never going to give her the time of day.

Fortunately, Jan has a dedicated fanbase that continues to support and recognise her immense talent.