Shangela thanked "legendary Mother" RuPaul after he said she should have been crowned the winner of Drag Race.
The 41-year-old former contestant, who was the first to be eliminated in the show's second season, said she is "grateful for the opportunities" RuPaul has given her and thanked him for his "acknowledgement".
During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, RuPaul was asked which runner-up queen should have taken home the crown.
Without hesitation, the 62-year-old said: "Shangela. She's amazing. We actually put her on the show like three times.
"She's a fabulous Queen."
Shangela, known as Chantize Darius Jeremy Pierce outside of drag, shared the clip on Instagram, writing: "Waking up to this video today … WOW.
"Thank u legendary Mother @rupaulofficial your acknowledgement feels just as validating as any.
"I’ve always been grateful for the opportunities that Ru and @rupaulsdragrace gave me, ever since my first workeoom tip in on season 2!"
The star then thanked her followers for their continued support.
"I’m even more grateful for the Drag Race sisterhood, and the fans around the world that have stood by me while I tried, failed, even broke a leg… but never gave up.
"And here we are today, still standing … still entertaining… still creating! So THANK YOU to all y’all.
"Never won Drag Race (or @dancingwiththestars lol) but forever strutting forward as a Winner. We’re all winners, baby. HALLELOO!"
Shangela's fans congratulated her for being acknowledged by RuPaul.
"100%. You deserve the recognition," one person comented.
Another said: "I mean we don't say shangela was robbed for nothing !!!!"
"No lies detected," agreed a third, while someone else commented: "You were robbed in your all star season. You should have won then. Glad Ru gave you some recognition."
After being the first contestant to get eliminated in season two, Shangela returned for season three, placing fifth.
She then reappeared for All Stars three, which was won by Trixie Mattel.
The drag queen has since made numerous television appearances and became the first drag queen to walk the Oscars red carpet in drag back in 2019.
She competed on the recent season of Dancing with the Stars, where she placed fourth.
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