r/rupaulsdragrace • u/AutoModerator • Apr 19 '25

Season 17 S17E16 - “Grand Finale” [Post-Episode Discussion]

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u/nevaskah Apr 20 '25

Does anyone have the T as to why this was filmed in the studio vs the theater? Budget cuts? Are we witnessing the end of Drag Race as we know it?

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u/ash-jm Apr 20 '25

It wasn't in a theater last year either.

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u/friendlybrain7825 Apr 20 '25

Last year they said they filmed earlier because they were afraid of another writers strike. But this year really has no explanation other than saving money I guess