WARNING: This article includes spoilers for RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 finale. Read at your own risk.
Will RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 happen on VH1 or not? That's one of the major questions at the moment, considering that the previous installment of the reality competition has just recently concluded. Here's what we know so far about the future of the show.
Right now, nothing is confirmed about the renewal of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. But despite the lack of announcements, some reports suggest there have been a lot of casting for the next installment. Many were also optimistic that the show is coming back for more.
Yet, there's also a concern when it comes to the arrival of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. Due to the real-life health crisis, the reality competition may not be coming back anytime soon. The cast and crew may not be able to start working immediately, given the current situation.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 may have delayed production and premiere date. The health and safety of judges, contestants, and crew members are the top priorities right now. Perhaps, they could begin filming when the situation gets better.
According to CarterMatt, RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 may not arrive until 2021. The outlet noted there won't be many changes if the production starts in the next few months, though the process might just be slower than the usual.
Meanwhile, the winner for season 12 has already been revealed. Jaida Essence Hall is the newest champion of the show, beating out Crystal Methyd and Gigi Goode. Hall won the reality competition after an episode that included three lip-sync challenges.
Hall's victory also marks a momentous conclusion for RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, wherein both final episode and traditional reunion were both filmed from the homes of the contestants. The show opted for a virtual chat session amid social distancing measures and lockdowns due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Despite the limitations, the contestants still showcased jaw-dropping moments. For instance, Methyd lip-synced Nelly Furtado's "I'm Like a Bird" and dressed as a bird. Goode took us in a fantasy world inspired by A-ha's "Take On Me." But in the end, Hall's performance has triumphed.
RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 premiered in February and has since introduced now-beloved queens to the franchise family. They are Heidi N Closet, Jackie Cox, Widow Von'Du, Jan, Brita, Aiden Zhane, Nicky Doll, Rock M. Sakura, Dahlia Sin - all of them appeared in the final episode.
