‘The reign of terror has begun!’: Tia Kofi reacts to winning RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World season 2

On March 29, the final episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World season 2 aired and Tia Kofi was announced as the winner. After competing against the top four candidates – Tia Kofi, La Grande Dame, Hannah Conda, and Marina Summers – RuPaul crowned Kofi as the champion.

Kofi earned both the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World and prize money amounting to £50,000. The drag queen has made appearances on several shows hosted by RuPaul. Kofi’s first appearance was on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2021, although she did not emerge as the winner.

Kofi’s response to her victory was captured in a confessional, where she acknowledged the culmination of “countless hours of dedication.”She also playfully declared that her reign of dominance has officially commenced.

“It’s the culmination of so much hard work. So much focus and so much determination. I’ve realised that I am so much stronger than I ever thought I was. The reign of terror has begun! I’m just kidding! We’re going to have a camp time.”

Tia Kofi Reflects on Her Life-Changing Drag Race UK Victory

Tia Kofi expressed that her victory meant the world to her. She also highlighted the significance of being the first winner of color in the UK, calling it a game-changing moment.

“It means the absolute world to me to win, it’s perfect culmination of years of dedicating myself to drag and working hard at myself inside and outside. Being the first winner of color in the UK is game-changing.”

Tia Kofi reiterated her desire to provide representation for people who share her appearance. She hopes to serve as a beacon of inspiration, demonstrating that regardless of one’s appearance, they have the ability to pursue their dreams.

“To give people who look like me that representation, it’s really special, and something that I take extremely seriously. I want to be that beacon that shows we can all, no matter where we come or what we look like, achieve our dreams.”

The all-stars edition of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World, which is a part of the Drag Race UK franchise, is an international reality show. The first season debuted on February 1, 2022, followed by the second season on February 9, 2024.

The second season of UK vs The World has been on air for the past eight weeks, featuring 11 contestants vying for the Queen title. Prior to the final showdown, the entire cast gathered for the finale to witness the victorious moment.

The final episode of the show was broadcasted on Friday, March 29, featuring Kofi and three other finalists: Grande Dame from France, Hannah Conda from Australia, and Marina Summers from The Philippines. The four contestants battled it out in a lip-sync showdown to determine the winner.

The initial showdown featured Hannah Conda and Marina Summers, both performing a lip-sync to Anastacia’s hit song, “I’m Outta Love.”Ultimately, RuPaul declared Hannah the victor. Next up was a face-off between Tia Kofi and La Grande Dame, who battled it out to Booty Luv’s “Boogie 2night.”Tia emerged triumphant, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown between her and Hannah Conda.

Tia Kofi and Hannah Conda performed a lip-sync battle to Kylie Minogue’s Your Disco Needs You during the last round. In the end, Kofi was announced as the victorious contestant by RuPaul, representing the UK.

Tia Kofi’s Title on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2

Tia Kofi first competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2021 before making an appearance on UK vs The World. The segment, UK vs The World, is a continuation of the original reality show, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The drag queen’s portrayal of a laboratory rat in Rats the Rusical on Drag Race UK was highly praised. Despite this, her fellow contestants dubbed her “Baroness Basic”on the show through their vote.

Despite participating in three lip-syncs during her time on the show, Tia Kofi failed to secure a win. She was ultimately eliminated in seventh place. However, her determination paid off three years later when she emerged victorious as the Queen of the Mothertucking World in the UK vs The World season 2, earning herself two RuPeter badges.

Kofi was highly praised for her striking appearance and exceptional performances in The Snatch Game and her wedding roast, earning her the prestigious Anne Boleyn award.