1. DiDa Ritz is the stage name of Xavier Hairston, an American drag performer who competed on season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
16 Facts About DiDa Ritz
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Dida Ritz is based in Chicago, where she performs regularly and hosts Drag Race viewing parties.
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DiDa Ritz moved to Chicago after graduating from high school.
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DiDa Ritz competed on season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and performed regularly at Chicago's Hydrate Nightclub at the time.
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In 2017, DiDa Ritz attended the "Fashion Does Drag" Ball, hosted by former Drag Race judge Marc Jacobs during New York Fashion Week.
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DiDa Ritz performed in the drag show "Black Girl Magic" with Drag Race contestants Asia O'Hara, Mayhem Miller, Shea Coulee, and The Vixen, in Detroit in 2018.
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In 2020, DiDa Ritz participated in RuPaul's Digital DragCon, which replaced RuPaul's DragCon LA because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DiDa Ritz has continued to host LGBT events and tour throughout the United States.
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On Drag Race, DiDa Ritz did not win any main challenges and placed sixth overall.
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DiDa Ritz impersonated Wendy Williams for the Snatch Game challenge.
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DiDa Ritz was eliminated on the ninth episode, which featured a comedy challenge in the form of a "Frock the Vote" debate.
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DiDa Ritz was at times ostracized by judges and fellow contestants as "not perpetuating the hyper-glamorized look of professional drag", leading to her portrayal by editors as the antagonist within the context of the show.
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DiDa Ritz's performance mimed Cole's wide-eyed expressions and rhythmic dancing as Cole ad-libbed along, gospel-style.
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DiDa Ritz embodied the song through pure joy and enthusiasm and didn't rely on splits or dips to make an impression.
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DiDa Ritz made sure to make eye contact with the singer and her thousand-watt smile was infectious.
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DiDa Ritz is a member of the House of Hall, a drag "family" which includes fellow Drag Race contestants Jaida Essence Hall, Kahmora Hall, and Naysha Lopez.