There is an added bit of sadness, of course, in thinking that this will probably be our last regular season of Drag Race for a while. Prime Video: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 12 It’s the fairest of the set, even if it’s not the most visually appealing. The show really starts with the solo lip syncs. She turns it all into part of her performance. The lip sync is to Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor,” marking the fourth Destiny’s Child song to be performed on the show, and the second to be performed in a Lip Sync for the Crown. By Kyler Alvord. This impressive — and impressively savage — group of queens sets an improbably high bar for the rest of the season. If we’re going to stick with the messages to their younger selves—not my favourite segment on this show, but I get why Ru enjoys it—I like it as a part of the finale versus the final four/five-episode. After the Weeknd said he’d boycott future awards. Each super-sized, 90-minute episode gives fans more fashion, lip-syncs and drag than ever before. Rachel Bloom joins us with her “pornographically large breasts, which are filled with milk,” as does Robyn, who seemingly learned how to use a selfie camera for the occasion. (Wow, that felt great to type.) All rights reserved. Read our recap, then weigh in. Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has officially come to an end with a glorious quarantine finale and fans have some FEELINGS they need to get out. But as Jaida proves, it’s work that’s worth doing. This has been a truly wild season in a lot of ways—a disqualification of a contestant, a pandemic and so many other factors made it a rush to keep up with week after week. Nothing touched me in this finale like the tribute to Jacqueline Wilson, a longtime producer on the show who died shortly after filming wrapped on Season 12. She is drag excellence, Black excellence and pageant excellence. They also all have to record on the same phone camera, with no dynamic cinematography allowed. Just water and SPF!” (I wasn’t listening, so I just assumed you were complimenting me). I don’t think anyone did—least of all Drag Race itself! Crystal starts us off, lip syncing to “Like a Bird” by Nelly Furtado, playing both mama and baby bird. In fact, I might have even said that such significant setbacks might spell the end for the show I love so much. But all of your responses, both on social media and in our weekly Friday Kikis on Facebook Live, have made it all worth it. Our newsletters may contain promotional messages, please see our Privacy Policy. Heidi is the definition of a Miss Congeniality, and no matter how obvious her win, she is nonetheless bowled over by it. It may not have ended the way it was supposed to, but from three deserving finalists a victor was crowned. The premiere episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5 airs Friday, June 5, at 8 pm ET on VH1 in the US and OUTtv in Canada. 6. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 12 will finish on Friday, May 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT as planned but without all of the finalists. In fact, she seemed to basically not exist at all in season 12. They were an incredibly positive and game bunch not just outside the season, but within it as well. ), I think the interview segments work much better one-on-one than in front of a crowd (although I’m not sure why Ru does them as a purple eyeball). This is honestly what I wanted to see throughout the finale, and it’s my one real complaint: equity in resource availability. We're looking for Virtual Drag Artists of an Asian background, or living in Asia for this upcoming Season of Virtual Drag Race. She’s the fan favorite of the final three, and it’s easy to see why. This finale involves Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley more than the usual finales do, and I don’t mind it! Following this, there will be an elimination (or not …) and a final lip sync to determine America’s Next Drag Superstar. She represents a kind of drag not seen in the regular seasons’ winners’ circle for a very long time. VH1 renewed both RuPaul's Drag Race and its spin-off RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars for a twelfth and fifth season respectively on August 19, 2019. Nothing touched me in this finale like the tribute to Jacqueline Wilson, a longtime producer on the show who died shortly after filming wrapped on Season 12. Jacqueline has been a producer on Drag Race since season two, and it was deeply moving to watch her be celebrated by countless Drag Race alums. A huge round of applause to Drag Race’s editors, who took what must’ve amounted to hours and hours of footage, and turned it into a sharp, well-paced finale. Time for the next SEASON OF VIRTUAL DRAG RACE... To begin auditions! Stay caught up on the latest LGBTQ2S+ stories with Xtra Weekly, every Friday. Finally, it’s Jaida’s turn, who has chosen “Get Up” by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire. The socially distant format was a series high point. i can't wait for all stars 5!! Rachel Bloom is the standout, as she was in her episode this season. (And as it so happens, she agrees.). Unlike the reunion, the Drag Race finale is traditionally an extravagant affair. They each look stunning, but my top toots must go to Crystal as a supersize piñata, and Jaida in PILF eleganza (Planetarium I’d Like to Fuck). Drag Race has appeared on a few channels since making the move to VH1. But even if I’d heard you, I wouldn’t have believed you. It’s also completely excellent. © 2021 Vox Media, LLC. Prior to season 9, Drag Race was available to stream from Logo’s website and Hulu, and now…neither. Thanks as always for being such a great group of readers, and helping me make sense of an unpredictable season. It’s the main event! █The contestant won the maxi challenge or was in the Top 2 in their premiere and won the lip sync. Kevin O’Keeffe is a writer, host, instructor, and RuPaul’s Drag Race herstorian living in Los Angeles, California. At the start of the episode, Ru says he’ll be eliminating one of the queens to make for a top two at the end, but he never feels really committed to that idea. In the meantime, I trust Jaida Essence Hall to guide us through a period of uncertainty and reign with class, grace and true excellence. ), fear not. Good on Drag Race for letting the queens do this, because the results are terrific—rather impressively, each number fits the queen themself perfectly. On one hand, it’s impossible to fully define the concept of queerness, but on the other hand if the opening keyboard synths of a Ciara song don’t make you squeal with delight, then you are not gay. The disqualification and editing out of Sherry Pie was necessary, but it unintentionally revealed that Sherry was heavily favoured by production. Keep up with all the drama of your favorite shows! Crystal never for one moment compromised her originality this season, and she remains a weirdo until the very end. Last week, a clip of Jaida on Instagram live explaining what the crown would mean to her went viral, and I highly recommend you watch it. It will be conducted by utilizing an “innovative technology” that enhances the creativity of the queens. Congratulations to our newly crowned queen. Due to the pandemic, season 12's Zoom-formatted finale left much to be desired. The format of the lip syncs goes as follows: The queens will go head-to-head in a “close up” lip sync, then they will each perform an individual pre-recorded/edited lip sync of their choice. In case you wish to know more about ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 12 episode 13, keep reading! (Hey, if Aquaria, Eureka O’Hara, and Kameron Michaels deserved a three-way final lip sync, these three definitely do.) Where Crystal’s lip sync succeeds because of its campy, lo-fi, John Waters vibes, Gigi’s is the opposite. Though I will fondly tell my grandkids about the Drag Race finale in which Ru dressed up like Zorro. But what I admire is how Jaida really embraces the “at home” part of the task. █The contestant was one of the best but did not win the maxi challenge or place in the Top 2. The same could be said for Gigi’s “Take on Me” lip sync, which uses A-Ha!’s iconic video as a jumping-off point for a meticulous, impeccable performance. Luckily, it doesn’t seem to matter, and in the individual lip syncs the magic starts to happen. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are Reportedly Spending Time Together, in 2021, James Adomian’s Transcendent Take on the MyPillow Guy Won Late Night This Week, A Beat-by-Beat Explanation of What Happens in, Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema to Reopen on June 1. Everything We Know About the Wacky 'Drag Race' Season 12 Finale The final leg of the race will look a little different this year. But don’t be sad! █The contestant was a runner-up. You can unsubscribe at any time. Additionally, the fact that Jaida is literally lip-syncing the lyrics “the club is jumpin’ now” on the floor of her suburban Milwaukee apartment elevates this piece to highbrow performance art. But I would have been dead wrong. █The contestant was in the Top 2 in their premiere but did not win the lip sync. Since season five, finales have taken place at the lavish Orpheum Theater in LA. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 Finale: Spoilers and Prediction. The vibe is more appropriate for a mini-challenge and less so for a competitive finale number. She tries to pass this off as “confident” instead of being “cocky,” but the way she says it reeks of privilege. #15. However, as we learned tonight, none of that is what makes Drag Race special. In a final gift to us all, Heidi stars in a social-distancing PSA. The “close up” lip sync feels like a wash. *RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 has disqualified competitor Sherry Pie for misconduct of a sexual nature but she is still featured in episodic footage.. These queens are survivors, and this is their final battle. The competition was broadcast on VH1 in the United States and saw 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". No less than half a dozen times this week did someone ask me if this episode was going to be the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13. After an agonizing commercial break, RuPaul reveals that all three queens will proceed to the final lip sync: a three-way split screen performance of “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child. But when the show returns, we’ll be here, ready and eager to dive into what Season 13 has to offer. The outlet wrote, “In the end, last night’s Season 10 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race saw butterfly wardrobe malfunctions, some Janet Jackson lip-syncing, and a superstar victory for Aquaria. Gigi performs A-Ha’s “Take on Me” against a jaw-droppingly well-designed comic-book backdrop. It turns out to be quite simple: Each queen gets a solo lip sync, while they must perform against each other in two bookending the individual numbers. Drag Race US season 13 finale date: All the tea around the final. Drag Race is making the best lemonade that it can out of the lemons served up throughout Season 12’s run, with a “virtual slumber party” reunion and a “revolutionary” at-home lip sync for the crown. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' crowned the winner of Season 12 on Friday in a 90-minute virtual finale event. It's time to sissy one last walk, squirrel friends - tonight is the RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 finale. It cannot be overstated just how amazing every queen looks for this finale. But despite all this and more, season 12 still ended up being one of my favorite seasons to date, with one of my favorite winners of all time. The first-ever socially distant finale gave us Drag Race’s 12th winner, The finalists of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12 Credit: Courtesy VH1. Until then! ), and Jaida throws off her shawl to reveal a strappy bodysuit and a cape that (quite literally) crowns her at the end of the number. A huge round of applause to Drag Race’s editors, who took what must’ve amounted to hours and hours of footage, and turned it into a sharp, well-paced finale. She not only executes a flawless cape reveal, but she plain and simple lip syncs the hell out of the song. Rounding up our favorite funny videos of the month. I’m not sure if that’s because we just finished RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2, which had an in-studio finale as opposed to a grand, separately filmed one. 7. I tend to prefer the shadier casts—and am hopeful we get that from All Stars 5—but for this moment in history, Season 12’s cast was exactly what we needed. If you’ve been following this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race at all, you may have noticed that one face out of the 13 queens was not involved in the virtual reunion. Still, Crystal easily wins the round for me. Of course, the prize goes to America’s sweetheart, Heidi N. Closet (the well-named). █The contestant was one of the two maxi challenge winners. We caught up with the comedian on Instagram Live. Jaida teaches us that sometimes the things we love about ourselves (compassion, self-confidence, kindness) aren’t indelible qualities, they’re skills. Everything you need to know about Drag Race season 13's long-awaited final. I’m about to get to the lip syncs (I swear! Jaida Essence Hall in the finale of Season 12. The possibilities seemed infinite. I credit that improvement partially to production, but largely to this cast. Horse Girl Billie Eilish May or May Not Own a Horse, “It’s like a crappy little elf has snuck into my office and badly done all my work for me, and then left with a tip of his crappy hat.”, “After many months of failing health, she is finally at peace and with Louis.”, Ringo Starr Has a Galaxy-Brained Theory About Cows. It’s clear that not only was Jacqueline a talented (and Emmy Award-winning) producer, but also a loving friend who cared for these queens deeply and took the time to uplift them at every opportunity. Season 12 ultimately turned out to be a very good season—the best of those produced for VH1—but it also exposed the last few remaining weaknesses behind the scenes. With that, RuPaul is ready to crown. █ The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race. This serves the dual purpose of being an entertaining, time-filling diversion, and also sweet redemption for Heidi’s infamous one-woman show in episode 11. Instead of assigning numbers, Drag Race lets the dolls choose their own—and these are other artists’ songs that require music licensing, not just Ru songs or original tracks. The rest of the finale is a creative showcase; this is the battle. Afterward, we move on to the interviews with the top three. Would they be separate or together? I had the most fun recapping this season for you all. We also take a moment to crown our new reigning Miss Congeniality … congrats to Brita!! We're now casting for Season 17: Asia Season 2! I have loved watching her this season so much, and I will cherish inevitably having her back for an All Stars run. Kyle Harris Will Be Gravely Disappointed by Hudson Yards. What format could possibly allow for five lip syncs? For now, we still have to decide America’s Next Drag Superstar. This is a terrific top three, and it feels inevitable that all three will Lip Sync for the Crown at the end. (Kidding.) She gives a heartfelt speech directed toward young people, and yes reader, I cried. She won in her premiere, kept performing at a high calibre even as the judges continued to rule her safe or keep her from the win (the Ball, the Madonna Rusical), and came roaring back in the debate challenge and the makeover task. The performance is produced and edited to perfection, and it’s clear that every cut-away and angle was expertly thought out. Heidi being the fan favorite of the season is so deeply correct, and I’m glad the show gives us the opportunity to celebrate her one last time. If you were worried you would no longer be able to leave comments telling me I’m a tasteless, untalented twink (thank you for calling me a twink btw! Arrrrrrrrrrre You Ready to See Taika Waititi Play Blackbeard in a Pirate Comedy? It’s kitschy, it’s bizarre, it’s beautiful, it’s fucking hilarious. Credit: Courtesy VH1. Only then do I think will Drag Race finally return to its glory days. But throughout all her competitors’ rises and falls, Jaida stayed strong and did the damn work. It’s a fitting song for this strange time, and the many roadblocks this season has hit so far. A look at RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 (Image: VH1). Follow the prompts for your chance to be on the next Season of Virtual Drag Race! Ru charges the final three with one last lip sync, complete with the exact same staging: a simple silver fringe curtain, and balloons on the side. I’m impressed at the sheer amount of stuff the show has the queens do for this. It should.”, The Grammys Ditch Controversial Anonymous Nominating Committees. Of course, it wouldn’t be a finale performance without a couple of RuVeals™: Gigi strips off her dress and boots to reveal to a Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume (? Like I said, though, that’s just the warm-up. All 12 contestants brought their A-game, which is all the more impressive considering the circumstances. And so, he declares that America’s Next Drag Superstar is … Jaida Essence Hall. No idea where Ru got these masks that he wore in the reunion and finale, but I don’t think they’re a blossoming new fashion trend. It may not be as impressive as the old live finales on a technical level, but the DIY spirit and sense of fun that permeates every bit of this episode make it the perfect ending to this season. From my perspective, there could be no better winner of this season than her. For the first time, Drag Race aired a virtual version of its finale episode. I gotta be honest, I didn’t know what to expect from a socially-distant Drag Race finale. Gigi’s dominance in the first half of the season made her crowning feel inevitable. Sue me! It’s really nice. Jaida’s victory is truly deserved. A recap of ‘Grand Finale,’ the final episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12, which crowns this season’s winner in an episode recorded in the queens’ homes. Now, on to the real contestants who take this competition seriously and are upstanding members of the LGBTQ community. And it wouldn’t be a finale without the Drag Race staple: celebrity video messages. Shut-down bars, cancelled shows, and a season reedited on the fly have all wreaked general havoc upon the Drag Race Industrial Complex. Long may she reign. The number culminates in her regurgitating spittle to feed herself. But before we get there, we take a brief detour to crown our Miss Congeniality, which for the third season in a row the queens themselves have voted for. I’m getting ahead of myself, but I’m in a good mood! *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. (The first two were in the girl group challenge in Season 1, “Say My Name” and “Independent Women Part 1,” while Brooke Lynn Hytes defeated Silky Nutmeg Ganache to the tune of “Bootylicious” last season.) So I’m glad that this seems to be the lip sync given the most weight in judging, at least based on the result. ), but before I dive in, I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss the wonderful tribute to the late Jacqueline Wilson. RuPaul's Drag Race returns with its 12th season. But considering how last year was a low point, Season 12 (not to mention the somehow underrated Drag Race UK) has been a leaps-and-bounds improvement. Even her biggest misstep of the competition, her one-woman show, turned into a victory after her excellent “1999” lip sync. Let’s back up and talk about the remote Grand Finale. (I can’t imagine giving birth during all this! What drag queen Sherry Pie did to disqualify on ‘Drag Race’ season 12. █The contestant was one of the wor… Similarly, the favouritism towards Sherry revealed a charitable streak toward Gigi as well, one that really deflated the tension in the middle of the season and made the crown seem hers to lose. Whether it’s Miss Rona or Miss Sh*rry P*e, if there’s one lesson we’ve learned from this season of Drag Race, it’s that you cannot keep a good queen down. Welcome to the season 12 finale of RuPaul's Masked Lip Syncer!Well, er, Rupaul's Drag Race. RuPaul's Drag Race recap: season 12 finale – she's a winner baby! Before the finale, we are getting a virtual reunion episode. Unlike all other seasons in recent Drag Race herstory, the grand finale was a COVID-19-influenced DIY-from-home situation (which had some wild rumours flying about). (Are you ready?) The 'RuPaul Drag Race' season finale is an event that every fan waits for eagerly-- it's a chance to see all the queens in their elaborate looks and finery, all decked out for Drag's biggest night. His favourite pastime is watching a perfect lip sync. Crystal chooses Nelly Furtado’s “I’m Like a Bird,” and when I tell you this is one of my favourite things I’ve ever seen on Drag Race, I’m not bullshitting you. Since it’s three girls performing a Destiny’s Child song, it’s very tempting to compare each queen to a member of the girl group (Jaida’s the Beyoncé). Jaida once again gets to show her vulnerable side, while Crystal is just as goofy and lovable as ever. They each get a heartwarming message from their families, dole out advice to their young queer selves, and explain what it would mean to be crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. The latter two involve the other queens, too. ahhhh i'm so excited!!! I’ve made no secret that I’ve been rooting for her all season, but in truth, I’m not sure I believed it would happen. She dresses up as two separate birds, making puppet bodies and using her own head as theirs, and performs the entire thing as a mama bird singing to her baby—from egg to infancy, then flying away together. After an astonishing five non-elimination episodes during the season, fans felt it was about time for RuPaul to finally crown a winner. I’ll see you next week, same time, same place for the first installment of my Shea Couleé propaganda column All Stars 5 recaps! A look at RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 finale (Image: VH1). And as a result, it just wasn’t as satisfying as the other seasons. We aim to break boundaries, think outside of binaries and build bridges within our communities and beyond. Gigi really doesn’t come off well in the interview, though, demanding that the crown belongs to her. It fits better. Log in or link your magazine subscription. At every turn, they greeted downturns with a smile and a desire to make it work. You cried and you loved it, you big homo! We begin with a lovely montage of the season 12 queens, coming to us from backyards, rooftops, and studio apartments across the country. Already a subscriber? The Drag Race Twitterverse was set alight by Ru’s announcement at the end of last week’s reunion that there would be five lip syncs in this finale. I can envision a world where she gets critiqued by fans for not doing as much, but I appreciated how much she did with what she already had. It’s a thing of beauty. In multiple watches of the number, no matter who I tried to focus on, my eyes just kept returning to Jaida. VH1 ru-vealed on Friday that both "Drag Race's" reunion episode on May 22 and the Season 12 finale on May 29 have been shot virtually. And so we have our winner: Jaida Essence Hall! I’d like to see more of their input as long as the finale remains competitive. Skills that require hard work and struggle to develop and maintain. These 12 queens endured awfulness after awfulness, from a predator in their ranks to a global pandemic preventing them from touring during the season and shooting a live finale. Each queen performs a fully staged number, complete with set and production design, and individual cinematography and editing. Luckily, we’re just getting started: Coverage of All Stars 5 starts next Friday! What a beautiful thing to include in the finale—it really made me emotional. And then there’s a voting PSA! Her not landing in the bottom two after going 12 minutes over her five-minute limit in the one-woman show challenge is one of the most egregious bits of judging fuckery I’ve ever seen on Drag Race, and I won’t forget it for a while. Finally, the season 13 finale delivered the finale Drag Race fans wanted and deserve. The audience can be trusted to make their own decisions—they did this season, stanning Jaida despite an inconsistent edit and falling in love with Crystal before the judges even did. Between a bit of drama and a whole lot of shenanigans, the finale has it all, interviews, performances and of course the finale lip-syncs. Heidi is a special kind of queen, one who is charismatic and talented, but still ultimately leads with her heart. It was obvious from episode one that Heidi N. Closet would take this particular prize—and $10,000—home to Ramseur, North Carolina. When you take away the pageantry and production value, you’re still left with a show with a hell of a lot of talent, creativity, and heart. The finalists of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12. Enter your email to subscribe. 5. She goes dance-heavy in her performance, which looks much more classic and standard compared to Crystal and Gigi. There are performances, confetti cannons, and newly wealthy Drag Race alumnae regaling us with all the costumes, veneers, and juvederm money can buy. Literary Editor Resigns After Bathing on Zoom in a Mesh Shirt, “I crossed a line that I can’t walk back over.”, Soulja Boy (and TikTok) Made a ‘She Make It Clap’ Music Video Happen. Then, Crystal’s rising star edit felt like it took over as what fans were most excited about. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Premiere Date Though the coronavirus pandemic forced Drag Race to film the Season 12 finale and reunion virtually in … The first is a mini-challenge of sorts, tasking the queens with lip-syncing up close to Ru’s new single (and, it must be said, utter bop) “Bring Back My Girls.” Gigi Goode and Jaida Essence Hall both keep up nicely, Gigi using a blinking trick to stand out, while Jaida moved back and forth to play with the viewer’s depth perception. She doesn’t even bother moving her furniture! Is there any doubt who wins? a clip of Jaida on Instagram live explaining what the crown would mean to her went viral. Crystal and Gigi do okay, with the latter pulling off a Dorothy reveal that feels like a poor fit for the song, but this performance belongs to Jaida. Jaida goes much simpler than the other two, doing a performance of Ciara’s “Get Up” (flawless choice) as if she were shooting her own hip-pop video. The director stepped in to save the revival theater after its previous owner’s passing in 2007. Sorry, make that one second-to-last time. 3. However, I’ve ultimately decided that that’s tacky (Jaida’s the Beyoncé), so I’ll have to find a different way to explain that Jaida’s the Beyoncé. omg we made it guys, this is it!!! The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28 and concluded on May 29, 2020. (Ages and names stated are during time of contest) 1. the finale!!! (Read in a Nina Bo’Nina Brown voice.) Much like the season ten three-way lip sync, it’s an overwhelming spectacle to behold. Xtra is an online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics and health. 2. Drag Race needs to let up the reins in production and let the competition play out as fairly as possible. Season 12. Published on 5/21/2020 at 4:31 PM. 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