RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Finale: Winner Prediction
The finale of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 is happening this Friday, April 18 with a special appearance by Liza Minnelli herself. Here are my predictions on who's taking home the crown.
The finale is just one day away and soon we'll know who will be America's Next Drag Superstar.
This season we have the Top 4 with Sam Star, Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve and Lexi Love. Each of these queens have proven themselves to be worthy of their spot in the finale, but who will be the number one? Today I’m making some predictions for the most anticipated drag moment of 2025 so far.
Sam Star Had a Great Vulnerable Transformation
“No ma'am, no ham, no turkey or cheese!”
- Prediction: 4th place
- Sam Star won 3 maxi challenges and was in the bottom two 2 times.
Sam started out as an all-around perfect queen. She's polished, beautiful. She says all the right things at the right time. When the judges told her to bring out the fun side of her, she listened. And that's when her Cher was born (already a Drag Race classic for me).
Still, with such fierce competition, I feel like Sam will probably end up in 4th place. She's incredible, but the other queens have that extra something that could push them over the top in the finale.
But the fans are still rooting for Sam, with LillyPompei on X writing:
As an L.A. girl, I'm definitely rooting for Miss Sam Star 🌟 🤩 #teamsamstar #DragRace pic.twitter.com/sp3Ojv6l58
— Aaliyah A. (@LillyPompei) April 12, 2025
Jewels Sparkles Is the Season 17 Dark Horse
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“My name is Jewels Sparkles. I like long walks on the corner, fried piggies, and fierce.”
- Prediction: 3rd place
- Jewels Sparkles won 2 maxi challenges and was in the bottom two 2 times.
Now, Jewels may have fewer wins than Sam, but I do think we're underestimating her. She is a force to be reckoned with. Jewels has perfect comedic timing and let's face it, a gorgeous mug.
Trinity The Tuck posted an Instagram post praising both Jewels Sparkles and Sam Star.
Lexi Love Is the Heart and Soul of Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 17
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“Why y'all gagging? I haven't even stepped on any necks yet.”
- Prediction: 2nd place
- Lexi Love won 2 maxi challenges and was never in the bottom two.
I loved Lexi from the very beginning. She may have struggled a little, but she always came out on top. She's authentic and isn't afraid to show her emotions (which is especially important for the finale).
“I’m so ready to watch you [Lexi Love] in the finale and watch you win,” samyayyay wrote on X.
And the Winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Is... Onya Nurve
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“Well, it do take Nurve.”
- Prediction: 1st place
- Onya Nurve won 4 maxi challenges and was in the bottom two 1 time.
Every week, Onya Nurve has proven that she's here for one damn good reason: she's a star. For me, she's the clear winner of Season 17. Charisma, uniqueness, NURVE, and talent? She has it all and more!
“I think they are all great but it’s @OnyaNurve for me!” the host of Canada's Drag Race, Brooke Lynn Hytes tweeted.
Where Can you watch the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17?
The finale airs this Friday, April 18, at 8/7c on MTV.
