Fans flood the internet with memes as Liza Minnelli performs for the first time in years on RuPaul’s Drag Race finale

Liza Minnelli made a surprise appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race finale yesterday. As her public appearances have become fewer over the years, it was a treat to see the legendary diva appear on our screens. The chaotic energy at the finale was extraordinary, and the platform she chose to make her return couldn't be more fitting.

Absolute scenes broke when netizens caught wind of the situation on social media, as they burst into unhinged jubilation.

Hilarious fan reactions to Liza Minnelli's performance

The setup for Liza Minnelli's introduction in itself was like a fever dream- when RuPaul dropped the bombshell on unsuspecting audiences that she would be this year’s 'Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient, the studio audience collectively lost whatever remaining composure they had, along with scores of fans watching at home.

There was utter euphoria on the internet as well, with netizens collectively losing their minds on social media:

"Crying my eyes out to drag race liza minelli tribute", commented one fan

Another fan decided to take this opportunity to throw shade at the finale:

"Literally only liza minelli could have saved that drag race finale...flop but congrats onya deserved", quipped another fan

When Liza Minnelli appeared on the stage, the audience started screaming in disbelief as fans lost all semblance of control. Oh, and the throne she was sitting on added an extra touch to her performance. But the highlight of the evening came when Minnelli performed her 1972 hit 'Ring Them Bells', which saw the fans completely losing all motor functions.

The drag queens were similarly in awe, with participant Suzie Toot's reaction catching a lot of attention on social media. Fans showered her with praise for her relatable reaction:

"@suzietoot is better than me bc if i saw liza minelli i think i would have fainted and died", joked one fan (via X / @ishiaush)

"I was expecting suzie toot to get up on stage during the liza minelli tribute like lil mama at the vmas", quipped another (via X / @gayandold)

"Suzie is so much the protagonist of the season that they brought Liza", remarked another fan.

The banter between RuPaul and Liza Minnelli was nothing short of iconic. But amid the banter, the mutual respect and adulation between the two were also evident, as they finished off the evening with a flourish by sharing anecdotes. The finale itself was meant to crown Onya Nurve, but Liza’s surprise appearance overshadowed Onya’s victory as fans got caught up in watching history unfold.

Yet another fan got caught up in the absurdity of the situation and vowed to throw hands if her demands weren't met:

Liza Minnelli's surprising appearance at the RuPaul’s Drag Race finale was a sight to behold. That we also got a performance out of her only acts as the icing on the cake. There was utter chaos on X as fans flooded timelines with tributes to Liza’s chaotic energy, and the event acts as a testament to the internet's capacity for turning any event into a glorious mess.

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It was a moment that will live on in Drag Race history and in the hearts of fans forever!

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