In a heartwarming gesture, comedian Christian Hull has returned the sceptre awarded to Spankie Jackzon for winning *Drag Race Down Under* Season Two. Hull, who purchased the sceptre for $10,000 to support Jackzon’s community arts initiative, The Jackzon Effect, confirmed that he never intended to keep the iconic trophy.
The reunion between Hull and Jackzon took place in Palmerston North, New Zealand, following Hull’s week-long journey across the country. During this time, he enjoyed the local scenery, visiting various attractions, and ultimately meeting Jackzon to deliver the sceptre.
Hull’s decision to buy the sceptre stemmed from Jackzon’s difficult choice to part with it in order to fund her community project. Jackzon’s The Jackzon Effect aims to establish a community centre that supports local artists, and selling the sceptre would provide essential funds for this vision.
Upon meeting Jackzon, Hull surprised her with the news that he intended to return the sceptre. In a heartfelt post on Facebook, he expressed, “I knew as soon as I wanted to buy it that I couldn’t keep it. It’s not mine to have; I didn’t earn it. I was so happy to help provide some much-needed funds to help Spankie’s vision of a local community centre to help artists.”
In an interview with The Star Observer, Hull reiterated his commitment to returning the sceptre, stating, “I bought this with the intention of always returning it. It’s a beautiful sceptre and it was a fun story to be a part of, but realistically, what am I going to do with it? I love the sceptre, but it holds no sentimental value. It’s a really important piece of Spankie’s story, so I want her to keep it.”
This act of kindness not only highlights Hull’s generosity but also underscores the importance of community support in the arts. Jackzon’s project, which aims to empower local creatives, received a significant boost thanks to Hull’s thoughtful gesture. The return of the sceptre marks a meaningful chapter in both their journeys, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and support in the arts community.
