Push Admin

Minty Fresh misses 'Drag Race Philippines' finale

Article (news)

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Screenshot from HBO Go." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/05/20221005-drag-race-philippines-via-hbo-go.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Screenshot from HBO Go.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA --<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>Minty Fresh will be missing the season finale of &quot;Drag Race Philippines&quot; season 1 after getting the chop in the latest episode aired Wednesday.</p><p>In the ninth episode, the five remaining queens were tasked to do a music video to &quot;Champion&quot; by RuPaul. They also had a chance to talk with the panel about their journey on the show.</p><p>In the judges&#x27; panel, Boy Abunda felt like Minty was letting others steal the limelight from her.</p><p>&quot;You’re beautiful but I needed to see how you celebrated that. Sabi ko, ba’t hindi niya mayakap ‘yun. I don’t think you should allow anybody to steal that from you.,&quot; Abunda said. </p><p>Abunda considers Marina Summers the standout among the five. She ultimately won the last challenge, and is now tied with Xilhouete and Minty with two wins. </p><p>&quot;The very first time that I saw you in the video, that was a champion. I kept on watching and I realized, you know your boundaries and nobody gets into that boundary,&quot; Abunda said.</p><p>&quot;I like the sense of this is where I stand and you better look at me. That is a winner owning that space,&quot; he added. </p><p>Minty landed in the bottom two with Xilhouete and performed the song &quot;You&#x27;ll Always Be My Number One&quot; by Vernie Varga.</p><p>Xilhouete survived the lip-sync and will be joining Marina Summers, Precious Paula Nicole, and Eva Le Queen in the finale.</p><p>“Drag Race Philippines” airs new episodes Wednesday on Wow Presents Plus, Discovery Plus, and HBO Go, while the “Untucked” episodes air on Fridays.</p><p>The Emmy Award-winning original series has featured the talents of Filipino drag queens in the US and several overseas in editions through the years.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2177170" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Minty Fresh will be missing the season finale of 'Drag Race Philippines' season 1 after getting the chop in the latest episode aired Wednesday.

Minty Fresh misses 'Drag Race Philippines' finale

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Showbiz

Minty Fresh misses 'Drag Race Philippines' finale

Josiah Antonio,

ABS-CBN News

Published October 05, 2022 07:31 PM PHT

|

Updated October 05, 2022 09:31 PM PHT

Read More:

Drag Race Philippines

RuPaul's Drag Race

LGBT

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.