Lexi Love advances to RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Finale
Last Friday, RuPaul eliminated flapper queen Suzie Toot, narrowing the competition to four finalists in the Season 17 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race—including Kentucky’s own Lexi Love.
Love, PLAY Louisville’s “Roller-Derby Doll” playmate, is competing for the coveted title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a grand prize of $200,000.
Throughout the competition Love has served look after look while also opening up about her personal struggles with addiction and homelessness. As the oldest queen on the show at 34, Love has earned the nickname “Auntie” from her fellow contestants and quickly became a fan favorite.
The queens Love will compete against in the finale are Sam Starr, Onya Nerve, and Jewels Sparkles. The finale will air on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. on MTV.