RuPaul may have the final say, but fans are making their voices loud and clear as the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 finale inches closer. After a heartbreaker of an episode that saw fan-favorite Suzie Toot controversially eliminated, the final four queens are now confirmed: Onya Nurve, Lexi Love, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star. In a twist that’s quickly become tradition, Mama Ru has handed the power to the people—asking viewers to show their support for their favorite queen and the fans have delivered.
The show’s official social media pages posted #Team promos for each finalist, and fans wasted no time. Southern belle Sam Star currently trails in fourth with 41,000 likes, while Lexi Love, repping Louisville, sits in third with 63,000. But it’s a two-queen race at the top: Ohio’s multi-talented Onya Nurve and Florida’s radiant Jewels Sparkles. Onya is out front with a jaw-dropping 592,000 likes on her #TeamOnyaNurve post. Jewels isn’t far behind, with 460,000 likes on #TeamJewelsSparkles.
Both posts are among the most-liked in Drag Race herstory. Celebs and alum are joining the chorus too: Pabllo Vittar, Tom Daley, and Morphine Love Dion are riding with #TeamJewels, while Preston Mitchum and Tyler Oakley are repping #TeamOnya. Whether it’s Onya’s four challenge wins or Jewels’ beautiful glow-up, fans are ready for a grand finale on April 18.
