BY: DM
Published 1 week ago
Since its debut in 2009, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has turned lip-syncing into a high-stakes spectacle. The queens on the famed reality show battle not just for survival, but for legendary status. The phrase “Lip Sync for Your Life” has become a rallying cry for “Drag Race” watchers everyone, and the bit keeps getting better.
During Season 17 of “Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown,” the competition got intense. However, one drag star walked away as the “Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses” after a sensational victory. Here’s a look at how the hilariously dramatic, but very serious, lip-sync battle went down.
Suzie Toot slayed the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown.
The stage was set, the lights were dazzling, and the queens were ready to sashay for their lives in the most dramatic “LipSync LaLaParuZa” battle of Season 17. In a finale that had fans clutching their pearls, the contestants lip-synced for their lives. One by one, they hit the main stage with wigs secured, heels high, and lashes locked in place. But it all boiled down to one final lip-sync that left viewers shook. Suzie Toot went head-to-head with the fierce and fashion-forward Kori King, and the face-off was golden.
Her over-the-top moves and impeccable timing impressed the judges, securing her the win and the $50,000 prize. Fans have since taken to social media to applaud Suzie, whose journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster. After a standout performance in the “RDR Live!” challenge, Suzie proved she was a force to be reckoned with. She has now earned her respect as one of the fiercest competitors in the show’s history.
“Y’all gonna put some respect on my girl Suzy Anne Tooterelli’s (@suzietoot) name. Stop underestimating the theatre queens. They’re the girlies u can always count on to turn out a performance,” one fan tweeted.
“One of the millions of reasons I love Suzie Toot is because she’s true to HERSELF and HER drag. No matter how many times the queens tried to beat her down this season, she still pushed and left her mark (and clearly it was a big one),” another wrote.
The Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown was iconic.
The “LipSync LaLaParuZa Smackdown” of Season 17 brought back eliminated queens for a chance at redemption. Hormona Lisa chose Liza Minnelli’s “Say Liza (Liza with a ‘Z’)” but lost her spot to Lydia B Kollins. Suzie then went head-to-head with Joella to Dua Lipa’s “Training Season,” securing her spot in the next round.
Next, Lucky Starzzz lit up the stage and dominated over Acacia Forgot with Whitney Houston’s “Step by Step.” While Kori took down Arrietty in a high-energy performance of P!nk’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss).”
In Round 2, Suzie turned up the heat in an intense showdown against Lucky, performing Rihanna’s “We Found Love” and advancing to the final round. Meanwhile, Kori slayed in a three-way face-off with Lana Ja’Rae and Lydia to Charli XCX’s “360,” snatching her spot in the finale.
What was your favorite part of the “Drag Race” Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown? Comment below!
