“Splash me up!”: Fans react to fierce Drag Race season 17 trailer
The trailer for Drag Race season 17 has arrived, and it’s absolutely bonkers. Premiering on 3 January, the forthcoming batch of episodes will see 14 new queens throw down for the title of ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar’, a grand prize of $200,000 and a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.” The fierce lineup is as follows: Acacia Forgot, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, Lexi Love, Lucky Starzzz, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, Suzie Toot.
In the trailer – which has gooped and gagged fans (including us) – the queens showcase their showstopping runways and talents on a new and glamourous stage.
The drama is also set to be pipping hot this season, with the teaser featuring clips of the contestants throwing shade in the werkroom and “having their moments.” Of course, it wouldn’t be a Drag Race trailer without a few twists and turns, like the new Badonka Dunk elimination save. “If you dunk Michelle [Visage], you badonka dunk your way back into the competition,” Ru explains to the queens.
In addition to the Badonka Dunk, “Rate-A-Queen” will make a messy return. However, there will be “an all-new twist” to the judging format this time around.
