Key West Crown Goes to Jada Pinkett Fox Ahead of Live CNN New Year’s Broadcast
Jada Pinkett Fox of Dallas, Texas, has won the six-city 2026 “If the Shoe Fits” national tour, earning the title of Queen of New Year’s Eve.
The National Finals took place on October 10 on Key West’s Duval Street, featuring intense competition across introduction, talent, and evening gown rounds. TP Lords (South Florida) finished as first runner-up and ifi Dubois (New York City) as second runner-up, while Calypso Jete proudly represented Los Angeles and West Hollywood among the elite national finalists.
As the newly crowned Queen, Jada receives a custom couture costume designed by iconic Shoe Drop star Sushi, a $2,000 appearance fee, a six-day stay at New Orleans House, and round-trip airfare.
She will officially debut her title on December 31 during Key West’s 29th annual High Heel Shoe Drop, broadcast live on CNN with Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, and correspondent Randi Kaye.
