{"id":15072,"date":"2026-04-11T17:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anthemorlando.com\/?p=15072"},"modified":"2026-04-11T17:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:18:27","slug":"myki-meeks-drag-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anthemorlando.com\/es\/myki-meeks-drag-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Myki Meeks on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18: Orlando’s Hometown Queen Heads to the Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orlando, we have a queen in the finale. Myki Meeks \u2014 one of the most dynamic performers to ever grace a stage in Central Florida \u2014 is heading into the RuPaul's Drag Race<\/em> Season 18 grand finale on April 17, 2026<\/strong>, and she’s doing it with a trail of broken records behind her.<\/p>\n

A Record-Breaking Season<\/h2>\n

Myki’s run on Season 18 has been nothing short of extraordinary. She is the first contestant in Drag Race herstory to win the last three challenges of a season<\/strong>, heading into the finale with unstoppable momentum. With four challenge wins total<\/strong>, she’s also only the fourth contestant in the entire franchise to place in the top for eight consecutive episodes \u2014 joining the company of Season 5 winner Jinkx Monsoon.<\/p>\n

Her final pre-finale challenge saw Myki and fellow contestant Darlene Mitchell deliver a performance the judges called flawless, effortlessly balancing snarky banter and bonkers humor to secure their spots in the grand finale.<\/p>\n

From Orlando Stages to the World Stage<\/h2>\n

Before millions of viewers knew her name, Orlando’s drag community already knew Myki Meeks was something special. A self-described “recovering theater kid,” Myki blends glamour with camp in a way that feels entirely her own. She’s known throughout Orlando for her quick wit, ease with a microphone, and the kind of magnetic stage presence that makes it impossible to look away.<\/p>\n

Myki was a core member of Fuera de registro<\/strong>, a Best of Orlando-winning drag night that became one of the most beloved regular events in the city. She also created and hosted El concierto<\/em><\/strong>, an Orlando-based drag competition series that premiered on YouTube in 2025, giving a platform to local talent and showcasing the depth of Orlando’s drag scene.<\/p>\n

Why Orlando Is Rooting for Myki<\/h2>\n

There’s something special about watching someone you’ve cheered for at a local bar compete on the biggest stage in drag. Myki represents everything that makes Orlando’s drag community great \u2014 creativity, warmth, fearlessness, and an absolute refusal to be anything other than authentically herself. Win or lose on April 17, she’s already made Orlando incredibly proud.<\/p>\n

Watch the Finale at Anthem<\/h2>\n

Want to watch Myki’s big moment with fellow fans? Join us at Anthem Orlando for our RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party<\/a> on finale night. There’s no better place to cheer on our hometown queen than surrounded by the community that helped raise her. Check our p\u00e1gina de eventos<\/a> for details on the finale watch party.<\/p>\n

More Orlando Drag<\/h2>\n

Myki is part of an incredible legacy of Orlando drag talent. Read about Ginger Minj’s historic All Stars win<\/a>, explore our guide to the best drag queens in Orlando<\/a>, or find drag shows happening this week<\/a>. Whether you’re discovering Orlando’s drag scene for the first time or you’ve been here since day one, there’s always something amazing happening at the los mejores bares gay de Orlando<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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