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Drag Star's AGT Audition Echoes Years Later
7 Dec
Summary
- Athena Dion, a Drag Race season 18 contestant, previously auditioned for AGT in 2016.
- The Spice Gurlz, Athena's drag group, received a 'yes' from Simon Cowell and Mel B.
- Athena will compete against her drag granddaughter on Drag Race season 18.
Athena Dion, a rising star set for RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, is revisiting her 2016 appearance on America's Got Talent with the drag singing group Spice Gurlz. The group's performance of "Spice Up Your Life" earned praise from Simon Cowell and Mel B, though they were ultimately eliminated by Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
Dion reflects on the experience with humor, noting that while she enjoyed it, she acknowledges the performance wasn't perfect. She fondly recalls Mel B's support and Cowell's eventual 'yes' after an acapella rendition of "Say You'll Be There." This past audition now serves as a full-circle moment as she prepares for her Drag Race debut.
Beyond her own journey, Dion's upcoming Drag Race season will feature her drag granddaughter, Juicy Love Dion. Athena anticipates showcasing her full personality on the show, promising viewers a mix of 'spirals,' 'rawr,' and 'mothering.' The new season premieres January 2, 2025, on MTV.
