With only four queens remaining on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, it is time of the year to analyse which one is going to win. The season finale will air on MTV on April 18, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern Time.
The episode will feature Lexi Love, Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star going against each other in a series of brutal lip sync battles and emerging victorious. This episode is expected to bring the phrase "do or die" to life.
As for the winner predictions, viewers favour Onya Nurve. She has had a tough battle all season and has shown resilience even when she has been put at the bottom. To be in the final four is no small feat, and to be crowned 'America's Next Drag Superstar' is no easy challenge.
However, fans think that Onya has got what it takes, as this is not the first time that the drag queen has had to fight for her life to survive the challenge and make it till the end. This gives her an edge over other competitors.
However, it is only customary for RuPaul's Drag Race to serve us a tray of unexpected twists, and that is what affects the aftermath of the season. Thus, nothing can be said for sure about the winner being Onya, as there are various factors that come into play, especially the D-day nerves.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 - Each queen's chances explored at winning the season
Jewels Sparkles - There is no doubt in the fact that Jewels Sparkles is a worthy contestant in the final four at RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17.
However, the only factor that can affect her chances at winning is that three other contestants are also worthy, but with an added pizzazz to their resumé.
The competition against her is very high, and thus, this might be the first time in all season that she might not secure a win easily.
Sam Star - Sam has won two out of three times and has been nothing but class on the show. However, it takes much more to win RuPaul's Drag Race than just grace.
There is a reputation the queen has set up for herself, but there might be some resistance against her in the finale, which viewers are not sure she will be able to stand against.
Lexi Love - Lexi walks in believing that she is the winner of the show, and viewers love her confidence. If anyone can be a huge competition to Onya, fans believe it is Lexi.
However, this was not always the case because it took her well over 12 episodes to find herself and stop worrying about other contestants or the judgment.
Some even believe that Onya's energy rubbed off on her because while Lexi believes, Onya walks in as if she knows she is the winner. Lexi is a strong contestant and thus is expected to bring her full wrath in the finals.
Onya Nurve - Last but not least, Onya is the one that viewers think will win the crown of America's Next Drag Superstar. She has always had a share of the spotlight all season and proven that she is worthy of it.
The reason behind the trust and support that fans are casting her way is due to her personality. She has never once done anything that does not represent her as a person and a drag queen, and this has always been the main attracting point for the judges.
It will be interesting to see how she fares during RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 finale.
RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 finale is scheduled for April 18, 2025, on MTV at 8 PM Eastern Time. Later, it can be streamed online via Paramount Plus.