Virginia Fonseca made her debut as the queen of the drum section at the Grande Rio samba school during their first battery rehearsal on June 24, 2025, in Caxias. Her participation was described as a "surprise visit" and was documented on the samba school's social media channels. The event marked Fonseca's first public appearance in this role, which received mixed reactions including some criticism. Prominent figures in the Brazilian Carnival community, such as Viviane Araújo, commented on Fonseca's selection as queen of the Grande Rio. Actress Paolla Oliveira also addressed the topic, discussing whether she would pass the crown of Grande Rio's queen of the battery to Virginia Fonseca. Following the rehearsal, Fonseca was seen relaxing in Mangaratiba. The coverage around Fonseca's role at Grande Rio highlights her growing presence in the samba school and the broader Carnival scene.