Ep 247: America’s Next Top Bottom

This week on The Shade Parade, the energy starts soft, sweet, and slightly delusional—before spiraling into the chaos we know and love.

💔 Ari Kiki kicks things off with the story of a hookup that almost happened… and then very much did not. We’ve all been there, but few have made it this entertaining.
💖 Meanwhile, Viki Villainess is floating in romantic bliss, reminiscing about her Valentine’s Day with her boo and giving us soft-girl energy we barely recognize.

But don’t get comfortable, because the second half of the episode is pure MESS.

📺 Tyra Banks drops her Netflix documentary Reality Check, exposing the scandals, trauma, and behind-the-scenes chaos of America’s Next Top Model. Viki hosted a viewing party and has opinions, theories, and probably a few grudges.
🚀 We lighten things up with the brand-new Mandalorian & Baby Yoda trailer, because sometimes you need space dads and puppets to recover from reality TV trauma.
📰 We react to the shocking news of a legendary news anchor stepping away after decades on air, talk about the continued closures impacting queer nightlife, and reflect on the ever-changing cultural landscape around us.

We also take a moment to honor those we’ve recently lost, sharing memories and gratitude for the impact they had on culture and community.

It’s tender, messy, nostalgic, and shady in all the right ways—just another week on The Shade Parade. 🎧✨

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