"Stop taking everything personally" — RuPaul's Drag Race fans react to Lexi's emotional breakdown

On March 07, 2025, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, Episode 10, "The Villains Roast," aired on MTV. It has already left the fans buzzing on social media. As Lexi Love experienced a complete emotional breakdown, the drama offstage took center stage despite the comedy-focused episode.

Tensions were high as Lexi found it difficult to take criticism from the judges and other queens. She took the feedback personally after an underwhelming performance in the roast challenge, which made her even more frustrated. Although there was turmoil between Arrietty and Jewel Sparkles throughout the episode, Lexi's breakdown was still a hot topic of conversation.

Fans' reactions to her emotional outburst were divided - some expressed sympathy for her hardships, while others pushed her to not take everything personally. Lexi was one of the most talked-about competitors this week, as many fans questioned if she was being oversensitive or just responding to the extreme pressure of the competition.

A RuPaul's Drag Race fan called out on a Reddit discussion,

"Lexi stop taking everything personally"

A fan wrote on social media,

"At a certain point, her emotional regulation is on her. She has been coddled this whole season, and still when the hint of something not being perfect arises, she throws a fit like a child. It’s not cute to me."

"Also is Lexi gonna complain every challenge? I seriously don’t understand why she’s crying about being given what she asked for," a person wrote.

A few fans even called RuPaul's Drag Race Lexi out for playing victim after every challenge.

"I mean… she did say that she’s hormonal (her words)… but I’m also wondering if she’s just really into playing the victim? Idk," read a fan's comment.

Another fan shared on Reddit read,

"Lexi’s victim complex isn’t endearing anymore /: and I say that as a big Lexi fan"

"Lexi it is no one's responsibility to manage to your inner saboteur," a Reddit comment read.

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Lexi Love has an emotional breakdown on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 10

In RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, Episode 10, following a chaotic and intense "Villains Roast" competition, Lexi Love finally lost it. The tension between Jewels Sparkles and Arrietty upset her, who was already under pressure to deliver. Arrietty's terrible set brought down Jewels and Lexi as the performances went bad, leaving her disheartened and emotionally spent.

After receiving criticism from the judges after her performance, Lexi had a breakdown as she expressed her dissatisfaction with herself and the challenge's outcome. Her confidence suffered as a result of the pressure of the competition and the chaotic dynamics of the group. Despite being upset, Lexi gathered herself for the runway and lip-sync, demonstrating that she wasn't quite ready to give up.

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