Fans React to Lana's Elimination on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 12

In episode 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, fan-favorite Lana Ja’Rae was eliminated after a contentious lip-sync battle against frontrunner Sam Star, despite many viewers believing Lana delivered a superior performance both in the challenge and the lip-sync. The episode featured a challenge where queens told personal stories during the 'Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent Monologues,' which saw Lana paired with Sam, leading to their placement in the bottom two. Following the lip-sync to Dua Lipa's song, social media erupted with disappointment over the judges' decision to save Sam, given Lana's strong track record throughout the season. Critics questioned the judges' standards, especially considering Lana's previous wins and runway successes. While some fans celebrated Sam's continued presence in the competition, the outrage over Lana's departure highlighted the ongoing debate about fairness in elimination decisions. Overall, the episode concluded with mixed reactions as the competition nears its finale.