Judging from our Facebook feed, people have very strong opinions about last night’s season finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. As you may already know, the three remaining queens–Alexis Mateo, Manila Luzon and Raja–put some bass in their walk for RuPaul‘s newest music video “Champion”. Truthfully? It was a hot-ass, Grecian mess.
Even so, we were still jealous that we didn’t get to (practically) simulate fellatio on the show’s pit crew, and the performances didn’t have much effect on the final results. It all came down to the final lip-synch on the main stage. So who won? As if you really need to ask…
– Dewitt
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3. ALEXIS MATEO: Nope! It wasn’t Alexis Mateo. We realize we may have thrown you off by reversing the order of our rankings, but that’s just what you do when there’s a season finale. Once you read about who won, why would you care about the losers?
It’s no secret that Alexis was the underdog in this group. Though we’ve been harsh on her in the past, we have to admit that she really turned it out in the music video! We were also thoroughly impressed by her final runway presentation! Having said that, why are we perfectly okay with her coming in third place? What is it about Alexis that inspires “like” but not “love”? Are we merely biased against pageantry or something?
2. MANILA LUZON: Was she robbed? Did Raja “mop” the crown right off of her head? That’s what some people are saying, given all the rumors floating around the internet. However, conspiracies will get us nowhere in the end. Let’s just put things into perspective–this isn’t the last you’ll see of Manila. Taking the show’s recent history in account, you’ll likely hear more about her than this season’s winner.
For all our love for Ms. Luzon, we don’t know what she was thinking with that dress! When you know there’s a possibility that you’ll be lip-synching for your life on stage, you need to wear something that allows for a full range of movement. Raja could have literally danced circles around this bitch…
Of course, Manila’s final words reminded us why we love her so much: “I’m first runner-up. So if Raja dies of old age, maybe I’ll get the crown.” And in case you missed the last episode of Untucked, she also joked that she’ll be popping out of a box for season four. Don’t tease us like that, girl! We’d die. But in a good way.
1. RAJA: Haters are gonna hate. One of this show’s greatest criticisms is that it values looks over personality. It makes me sad that people are going to throw Raja into the same boat as Tyra Sanchez, because they are both doing such different styles of drag. Last night, for the first time ever, we realized that Raja is a true drag queen.
The man, Sutan, can’t compare to the ferocious woman who stomps down the runway. It’s a full transformation, without the aid of breast plates, padding or more feminine makeup. Generally, if you have a problem with Raja winning, you need to reassess your preconceived notions about “drag”… Or you could just bitch it up in the comments section.
I was actually cheering for Alexis because she really did work it for the finale. It took me a long time to warm up to Raja but there is clearly a lot of talent and unconventionality there. I’ve yet to see any of them that can truly hold a candle to RuPaul…comedian, actress, super model of the world, singer, therapist, author. Is there anything that bitch can’t do? Fortunately it seems that all of the good ones get taken under her wing and transformed in some way. I know we’ll see more of all 3 of these gals in the future.
When you can call the winner of a show by the second episode it’s not much of a show. On a lighter note, they just got green lit for season 4 so hopefully we will have better luck next year.
Pretty predictable winner, and I would’ve rather seen Manila win, but at least the most deserving contestant finally won this show.
I think Raja is a heck of a lot better than both Bebe and Tyra. At least they picked a winner with some personality this time. I would have rather seen Manila win, but at least the two best Heathers went 1-2.
I thought Alexis was terrible from day 1. And I really don’t understand what she was thinking with that hair in the music video. And I wanted to punch her in the face when she kept dissing on Manila being annoying. I thought Alexis was always the most annoying. Well next to Shangela.
We knew Raja was going to win from the second she walked in, and I rooted for her because she was the only one I knew (from ANTM), but I really was hoping for Manila in the finals, I hope we see a lot more of both of them.
And absolutely none of Alexis.
I knew Raja would win because she was the last one to walk into the work room in the first episode, not counting Shangela. But in season ones opener, BeBe is the last to walk in, in season 2 Tyra walked in last. Now this season, I hope it changes up for season 4…unless I’m on it then i hope I walk in last lol.
What A Waste of An Entire Season! Raja Can’t Dance, Can’t LipSynch, And Still Looks Like A Man. I Guess Any one Os Uf Can Be The Next Drag Super Start Lame. Alexis Mateo Should Have Won This Finale!!! She Brought Her A Game The Entire Season & Dominated the Finale. She Was Well Aware that the Judges Were Already favoriting A Winner, Because Based On Performance In The Finale And Overall, Raja Should Of Been Third. What A Terrible Finale Outfit, “A Man In Woman Clothes”, Put a hat on and pants, really? Alexis and Manila You were the real STARS, it Is A Shame That Politics Were Involved In the Season. Where Someone With 20 years of “Experience” wins despite still not being able to master all the skills necessary to match up to Alexis and Manila!!! LAME!!!
Raja , best drag queen i have seen in a long time .. finally Ru paul made the right decision .. ja’dore Raja !
Hey, Alex, as far as Raja’s finale ensemble goes, it’s clearly an homage to Liza in _Cabaret_ (which the judges clearly picked up on, based on Michelle’s “Willkomen, Bienvenue” comment), not just a random choice.
I hated Raja from day one….bitchy..know it all attitude….i wish one of the other girls won!
Raja was ugly too!!!!!!!!!!!!!