Liza Minnelli to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Finale
The legendary performer and gay icon will appear on April 18, 2025, as the record-breaking season concludes with five contestants vying for the crown.
- Liza Minnelli will make her debut on RuPaul's Drag Race during the Season 17 finale to accept the inaugural Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award.
- The finale, airing April 18, 2025, on MTV, will feature five contestants competing for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar.
- Season 17 has been a ratings juggernaut, ranking as the #1 cable show for key demographics in 2025, according to Nielsen data.
- Minnelli’s appearance aligns with the PBS premiere of a documentary celebrating her illustrious career and legacy as a gay icon.
- Onya Nurve leads the competition as the frontrunner, with four challenge wins this season, followed by Sam Star, Lexi Love, Suzie Toot, and Jewels Sparkles.