RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 increases prize money and adds cash reward for runner-up
The crowned winner and runner-up of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 are set to hit the jackpot with a brand new reward. Over the course of 13 seasons, the crowned winners of Drag Race have received a luxurious cash prize for the coveted spot.
In the first three seasons, winners BeBe Zahara Benet, Tyra Sanchez and Raja earned $20,000, $25,000 and $75,000, respectively.
However, the fourth season ushered in a new era for the franchise, which saw the prize money increase to $100,000. With season 14 finally coming to an end, VH1 has announced another change to the coveted prize money.
According to a report from Variety, the network announced that the winner of the current season would receive $150,000. VH1 then revealed that the runner up for season 14 would receive an award of $50,000 – which is set to be sponsored by Cash App.
