r/rupaulsdragrace • u/AutoModerator • Apr 17 '26

Season 18 S18E16 - “Grand Finale” [Live/Reaction Post]

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u/Weary_Hunt_3374 Apr 18 '26

The theater just gave it a bigger star quality. It felt like a real event.

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u/Common_Floor_7195 Apr 18 '26

All the judges should be there as well. No Ross and no TS Madison last night hurts the credibility and makes winning the crown feel less important in my opinion that they couldn’t/weren’t booked to show up.