Ball challenges are always a highlight of Drag Race, and this week, the queens dove deep into the Sea-Sickening Ball! Fans of the show know that a well-executed ball challenge can go down in Drag Race herstory—think Utica’s Bag Ball masterpiece or Nymphia’s stunning Father Mother Eleganza. So, did Season 17’s queens rise to the challenge? Let’s break it all down.
Before We Dive In…
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Miss Norvina? She never misses—always snatched, always serving looks!
The Challenge: Sea-Sickening Ball
The queens were tasked with creating three ocean-inspired looks:
Bathing Beauties – A swimwear fantasy.
Sea Creature Couture – A deep-sea diva moment.
Sea-Sickening Eleganza – A high-fashion look crafted from materials found in the Pacific Garbage Patch.
The Drama: Lexi, Arrietty, and Onya
Before we get to the runway, let’s address the tension in the workroom. The argument between Lexi, Arrietty, and Onya had people talking. Some fans might pull the race card, but honestly, it’s not that deep. The way Onya reacted felt unnecessary—yes, accidents happen, but a simple “I didn’t mean to” would have sufficed instead of lashing out. On the other hand, Arrietty immediately addressed the situation, apologized, and seemed genuinely remorseful, which Lexi appreciated. But Onya? Sis, what’s going on? From what I’ve seen in press interviews, something feels off.
Category Is… My Top Picks!
Bathing Beauties:
Arrietty – This Avatar-esque futuristic fantasy was everything! The contrast of the black bathing suit against her blue skin? Stunning!
Sea Creature Couture:
Arrietty – A lionfish-inspired masterpiece with impeccable makeup. She is not playing this week!
Sea-Sickening Eleganza:
Crystal Envy – This was a well-constructed garment! Those horizontal stripes? Not easy to work with, but she made it look deliciously chic.
Winner & Bottom Two
Winner: Arrietty! And I agree—her first two looks were absolute standouts.
Bottom Two: Hormona Lisa and Lana. Lana’s outfits felt too simple and lacked the exaggerated “drag” element, while Hormona has been serving the same silhouette since episode one.
Lip Sync & Elimination
The bottom queens lip-synced to an Olivia Rodrigo track, which was an interesting choice. The performance felt a bit one-note, but Lana edged out the competition and earned her shantay. That meant we had to say goodbye to Hormona Lisa this week.
Guest Judges: Hunter Schafer & Law Roach
This week’s panel was stacked! Hunter Schafer was an absolute icon—hilarious, engaging, and even made Ru laugh multiple times. And Law Roach judging a Ball challenge? The queens knew they were in for some brutally honest critiques, and that’s exactly what we got!
Next Week: Snatch Game!
One of my all-time favorite challenges is up next! Can’t wait to see how these queens handle celebrity impersonations.
What did you think of this week’s episode? Who were your top looks? Let’s discuss!
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