The Top 3 were Bob The Drag Queen, Kim Chi, and Naomi Smalls. Unlike modern finales where the winner is ambiguous until the final lip-sync, Season 8’s outcome seemed sealed from week one. The finale featured a live performance of "The Realness" and a lip-sync to RuPaul’s "Responsitrannity."
: For only the second time in series history, two queens—Dax ExclamationPoint and Laila McQueen—were eliminated simultaneously after a lackluster lip sync to "I Will Survive". Critical Reception RuPaul-s Drag Race - Season 8
Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race may have ended, but its impact on the world of drag and pop culture continues to be felt. The season's influence can be seen in: The Top 3 were Bob The Drag Queen, Kim Chi, and Naomi Smalls
Unlike the vicious seasons that preceded it (think Phi Phi O’Hara or Roxxxy Andrews), Season 8’s conflicts were relatively tame. Acid Betty played the “bitch” role, but her criticisms were usually about craftsmanship, not personal attacks. Derrick Barry was the delusional foil, constantly trying to convince everyone that his hemming skills were professional-grade. Critical Reception Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race
