I never thought i'd be ecstatic for a Sasha Velour win, but she certainly picked the right week to turn it up. Wow! I got goosebumps during her first lipsync. Under any other circumstance i'm sure Shea would have slayed that and took the win after such a performance easily, but all eyes were on Sasha. Probably the most beautiful Drag Race lipsync i've ever seen. It was so creative, passionate and Sasha looked stunning. I died with each petal shower. Her final lip sync was glorious as well, and I really wanted her to win at that point, but I was "worried" that Peppermint would take it (even though I like Peppermint). It was going to be a surprise winner either way, but thankfully it went to the right girl. I hope Peppermint feels lifted with her silver finish.
All four girls were great tonight, but I don't agree really with the Peppermint vs Trinity decision. Peppermint is the lip sync assassin but I think she actually was the one that got killed there, and that Trinity should have advanced. I'm charmed by Peppermint (love her personality) but i'm really surprised she got this far, and I think more than anything the choice to keep her on this long was a statement to show that trans women can do drag too, and they certainly can! Peppermint showed us, but despite being in the bottom 2 twice, and slaying her opponents there, I think she otherwise got quite an easy ride, especially in the early weeks. I'm not super keen on Shea but I think she's incredibly talented, and tonight she went out in style. Trinity became my surprise favourite of the season, and going into tonight she was the only one I wanted to win, and I think she should have fought Sasha for the win, but it would have been hard for her. Sasha basically arrived tonight. I'm really happy she took the crown. That petal lip sync is instantly iconic.
My faves this season in order:
01.
Jaymes Mansfield (I don't care what anyone says. It took just two episodes to fall in love with Jaymes. It's Kelly Mantle all over again for me, with my favourite of the season leaving first, but at least I can enjoy her youtube channel now. I find her fascinating)
02.
Trinity Taylor (Hard faced bitch who you end up loving once you get to know her. Her looks were the best of the season, she could make us laugh as well as look beautiful, and she was incredibly talented)
03.
Aja (Fierce messy bitch queen. I got her and loved her. She was sent home far too early, but at least provided us the most iconic moment of the season)
04.
Sasha Velour (I would have had her maybe around 8th but she earned her win tonight, as well as my affection. Rose lip sync = best lip sync ever)
05.
Eureka (Gone too soon, but she'll be back and all the girls better watch out next year)
06.
Valentina (Beautiful queen. She was a noob but was putting most of them to shame. Left on a really bad note though, but at least no one will forget her exit)
07.
Peppermint (Adorable and sassy queen. Makes up for her often very weak looks by having an amazing personality that shines especially when she's performing/lip syncing)
08.
Farrah Moan (I don't usually like queens like Farrah but I thought she was adorable and hilarious as well (sometimes for the wrong reasons). Her Michelle Visage roast is legendary.
09.
Shea Couleé (Talented queen, but not once did I feel hyped for her)
10.
Nina Bo'nina Brown (Was rooting for her, but then I started to get annoyed. The character growth just didn't happen)
11.
Charlie Hides (I like her but overall a disappointing showing)
12.
Alexis Michelle (Provided the most unintentional comedy moments of the season at least. I was entertained.......... eventually)
13.
Kimora Blac (Looked gorgeous but a very shallow queen)
14.
Cynthia Lee Fontaine (My kuku was literally shaking at the fact they chose this queen for a comeback and actually kept her on the show until the snatch game. Lovely, wonderful person, but kuku every two seconds is not funny)
Sad it's all over now. It's been a great season