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And we have a topthreeagain!
I still think this final challenge is ultimately a miss.
The content of these songs does not lend itself to a final 5 medley.
It makes no earthly sense!
On top of that, the number is structurally all over the place.
My qualms with the challenge aside, the queens do slay this challenge.
Unfortunately, we also must say good-bye to Jackie Cox.
Honestly, there was nothing wrong with Jackies performance this week.
However, as the queens predicted in the Werkroom, the top three usually comes down to track record.
With zero main challenge wins, Jackie was left with her pretty little head on the chopping block.
But Jackie walks away with the seasons true prize: being deemed the hottest by Twitter.
Hit me up on Scruff, queen!
But there can only be one winner.
And who better to break down who should get the crown than me?
A loudmouthed gay man who doesnt do drag.
Gigi Goode:Gigi Goode has impressed us from day zero of this competition.
She practically went viral for her Meet the Queens promo look, and hasnt stopped impressing us since.
I myself have sung Gigis praises in almost every recap.
To top it all off, Gigi has demonstrated an incredible versatility rarely seen even within theDrag Racewinners circle.
When she soared, shesoared.
Acting, comedy, dance, she can truly do it all.
In her one-woman show, we watched Gigi crumble under scrutiny.
In the puppet mini-challenge, we saw the same.
But is that enough to disqualify her from the crown?
At 21 years of age, Gigi would beDrag Races first Gen-Z winner.
(Aquaria, born in 1996, is technically a millennial i.e.
an old crone.)
And what is a coming-of-age zoomer without a little self-doubt?
With four challenge wins, Gigi goes into the finale with the most momentum.
Shes a tough one to beat.
Jaida Essence Hall:Okay first off, can we just agree that Jaida is fucking STUNNING?
Jaida Essence Hall is a drag queens drag queen.
With basically no exceptions, she has delivered pageant drag perfection each and every week.
If you think of drag as a craft, then Jaida has mastered it.
that the rest of the top 3 lacks.
As Ru often says: Know yourself and deliver it at all times.
Jaida has mastered that art as well.
In each and every challenge, Jaida was thoroughly herself.
This manifested in a compelling season long arc by far the most consistent of the top three.
However, despite the consistency and polish, did Jaida shine as much as Gigi?
If we go by the math, the answer is no.
But why should we go by the math?
Gays cant do math anyway.
If instead, we go by gut feelings, then I pick Jaida.
Crystal Methyd:Many have called Crystal the dark horse of this competition.
Crystals charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent are undeniable.
She never backed down from her bizarre costumes, her alt-comedy, or her kooky personality.
When the judges questioned them, she merely refined them.
She didnt dull her shine, or tone down her wackiness, shechannelledit.
that it feels like shes been winning all along.
On one hand, it sets a bad precedent, but on the other hand, Iloveaccessories!
Well, there you have it.
Three incredible, unique queens, and a multitude of reasons to stan each one.
I have no idea what that means, but Im excited!
See you next week!
It DO Take Nerve!
Gigi (correctly) prophesized Jackies demise in this challenge.
Shes right, but she shouldnt say it!
-Jaida Essence Hall
I love this woman so much.
Do NOT focus on the beat!
!
