I like the result, though I wasn’t expecting it. I think the point GN made about the change in Bimini’s drag before and after lockdown might point to the reasoning. Ru might’ve thought it would be fairer to try and discount some of that advantage. Laurence and Ellie were pretty consistent from the start, and Tayce did change, but more in confidence/wit. I thought the final critiques of Tayce were quite harsh, considering she placed higher than Ellie. Though the ankle of that final bodysuit did look horrible.
I also thought it was funny how Michelle, Anglophile as she is, nevertheless couldn’t get why the British judges felt that Ellie needs some darkness/imperfection to be really likeable. Perhaps it’s a british thing, but I thought the drag scene would recognise it too.
I think all three runners up will be absolutely fine. Bimini works hard on her equilibrium, and will have a huge popular following, Tayce has high self esteem From her family and is drop dead gorgeous, and Ellie now has name recognition to add to her make up and costume skills. Plus, who can resist a doll-faced, 21 year old drag queen standing 7ft in heels? She’s such a good story.
Funnily enough the only one I think might have struggled with losing would’ve been Laurence. He’s so young and obv has many unresolved self-esteem issues. Anyway, his win makes up for sensitive Divina Del Campo losing out to mean Vivienne last year.