Saffira Kristal Sets 'RuPaul's Drag Queen' Season 16 Record

On the latest episode of The RuPaulo Drag Queen Show Season 16, Philadelphia's own Sapphira Cristál once again exposed us to her extraordinary talent and set an incredible new record.

Editor's Note: This story contains spoilers for Episode 12, "The RuPaulo Drag Queen Show," Season 16.

In episode 12 of the season, "Bathroom Hunt," Sapphira won another extra-long challenge with Plane Jane. This makes Sapphira the first and only contestant to win three consecutive Maxi Challenges on the flagship U.S. series The RuPaul's Drag Queen Show (which means All-Stars is excluded!). .

Saphira has now won a total of four challenges, three of which occurred in episodes 10, 11 and 12. Plane, on the other hand, now has the second-best record of the season, winning three of the biggest challenges (episodes 2, 8 and 12).

In the past, there have been a few queens who have won two consecutive challenges, including Raven, Alexis Mateo, Manila Luzon, Adore Delano and Violet Chachki in the Logo TV era, while in the VH1 era, the list included Shea Couleé, Eureka, Gigi Goode, Jaida Essence Hall, Olivia Luxx and Symone. Essence Hall, Olivia Luxx, and Symone. on MTV, the two consecutive challenge winners so far have been Sasha Colby and Anetra. however, no other queen on the flagship RuPaul's Drag Queen Show has won three times in a row like Saphira did in Season 16.

Saphira is also the sixth queen in history to win four extra-long challenges in a regular season in the U.S. Other queens on The RuPaul's Drag Queen Show include Sharon Needles, Shea Couleé, Gigi Goode, Symone, and Sasha Colby.Ms. Saphira Kristal, you were really great!

Season 16 of The RuPaulo Drag Queen Show airs every Friday on MTV, so let's keep an eye on these talented contestants and see what else they have in store for us!