Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World presented the “The Weather Ball” on a recent episode, and audiences want to know more about the recently eliminated contestant, Anita Wigl’it. Following RuPaul's original global drag showdown, Drag Race UK vs. The World, the all-new series imports competing queens from the US, the UK, and Down Under (Australia) to take on the defending queens of Canada. Here is what every Drag Race enthusiast needs to know about contestant and star, Anita.
On the Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World premiere, Anita was featured alongside fan favorites Ra’Jah O’Hara, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, UK queen Victoria Scone, and Canada’s Rita Baga and Kendall Gender. In the second episode, "The Snatch Summit," Anita won the Reading Challenge by roasting her international counterparts. The following week, Anita fell into the bottom two, leading "The Weather Ball" challenge winner Silky to banish her Australian sister.
Anita's Wigl’it's Age, Hometown, and Drag Career
Nick Kennedy-Hall, AKA Anita Wigl’it is originally from Somerset, England, but currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Voted “Miss Congeniality”, Anita is known for her goofy aura and quick-fire wit. She finished in 8th place on her original RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under season. Additionally, Anita is the host of Warner Bros. New Zealand’s House of Drag along with Drag Race season 1 sister Kita Mean. The show features Kiwi drag kings and queens as they compete in “awkwardly fabulous” challenges for a $10,000 cash prize.
Anita's "Lip-Sync For Your Life" On RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
Following her RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 1 finish, The 33-year-old English Australian returned on the offense for Canada’s Drag Race: Canada Vs. The World; however, her stay was cut short. Playing the role of Adele in “Snatch Summit”, Anita’s lackluster design challenge performance ensured a spot in the bottom-two. She placed 7th on the show's global rendition. Anita is no stranger to the Drag Race lip-sync stage. She gave a legendary performance of Danii Minogue’s "I Begin To Wonder," against Karen from Finance. Following judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Rhys Nicholson’s deliberation, Anita was asked to sashay away.
Anita Wigl'it Has Over 85,000 Followers On Instagram
Fans can keep track of the Drag Race star Anita's activities via her Instagram page. "I am SO proud and excited to be representing the DownUnder Divas! Thank you so much for all of the love!" Anita exclaimed in a recent post. Anita’s account primarily flaunts her sickening fits, and promotes her drag cabaret performances. She has over 85,000 followers.
New episodes of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The World air Fridays at 9 p.m. EST, only on Crave (Canada) and WOW Presents Plus (US).
Source: Anita Wigl'it/Instagram