"Grand Finale" is the fourteenth episode of the twelfth season of the American television series RuPaul's Drag Race.[1][2][3][4] It originally aired on May 29, 2020.
Episode
For the first time a virtual finale is held from remote locations across the country due to the effects of COVID-19. For the first lip-sync contest, the contestants will all perform to "Bring Back My Girls" by RuPaul, with only their faces showing.
The final three contestants then all lip-sync alone to a song of their choice. Crystal Methyd lip-syncs to "I'm Like a Bird" (2000) by Nelly Furtado, Gigi Goode lip-syncs to "Take On Me" (1984) by A-ha, and Jaida Essence Hall lip-syncs to "Get Up" (2006) by Ciara featuring Chamillionaire. It is announced that Heidi N Closet is this season's Miss Congeniality. For the final lip-sync contest, Crystal Methyd, Gigi Goode, and Jaida Essence Hall perform to "Survivor" (2001) by Destiny's Child. It is announced that Jaida Essence Hall is the winner, making Crystal Methyd and Gigi Goode the runners-up.
Production
The episode originally aired on May 29, 2020.
References
- ^ Damshenas, Sam (2020-05-30). "RuPaul crowns Drag Race season 12 winner in genius lockdown finale". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race season finale recap: Who won Season 12? | Xtra Magazine". Archived from the original on 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ "And the Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Is ..." People.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ^ Murray, Tim (2020-05-30). "RuPaul's Drag Race Finale: Jaida Essence Hall Crowned the Winner". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
