Trisha Paytas doesn’t think lip-syncs should determine Drag Race eliminations
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Trisha Paytas, a popular YouTuber, has recently expressed her thoughts on the elimination process in RuPaul’s Drag Race, stating that she doesn’t believe lip-sync battles should determine who goes home. This controversy arose after the recent elimination of Plasma in season 16 of the show, following a lip-sync battle with Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige.
Paytas, who is a new fan of the series and started watching after being impersonated by a drag queen in a previous season, took to social media to share her opinions on the matter. In a tweet on March 4th, Paytas wrote, “I’m sorry but the lip-sync battles should NOT be the determining factor who goes home. Like a queen can win every single challenge but go home cause she not flipping? No shade. It is impressive. But track record should count for something.”
She continued in a second post, questioning the fairness of the competition, stating, “So in theory, a queen could lose every challenge but win the whole competition cause she lip syncs the best? I’m not even the biggest fan of who was sent home but I mean she was a front runner. I’m shook.”
Paytas also acknowledged the talent of the queen who won the lip-sync battle but emphasized that performance in challenges should also be taken into consideration. This sparked a response from Geneva Karr, a co-star from season 16, who stated that the only opinion that matters on the show is RuPaul’s.
The online exchange continued with Paytas defending her stance on the matter, questioning the purpose of lip-sync battles if they ultimately determine the fate of the contestants. Despite the disagreement, Paytas concluded by acknowledging the talent of the performers on the show.
The debate between Paytas and the Drag Race star highlighted differing opinions on the importance of lip-sync battles in the competition. While some believe that performance in challenges should hold more weight in eliminations, others argue that lip-sync battles are an integral part of the show’s format.
Ultimately, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and discussions about the fairness of competition shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race are bound to continue among fans and contestants alike. Season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race airs every Friday on MTV, providing entertainment and drama for viewers around the world.
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