Michelle Visage, who has judged RuPaul's Drag Race for over 16 years, shared an insider perspective with Variety: the path to winning the competition isn't just about pageantry or performance—it's about connecting with RuPaul himself. According to Visage, who counts the show's host as her best friend, making Ru laugh is the real key to taking the crown. In other words, comedy and personal rapport may matter as much as any sequin or split.

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