Elliott with 2 Ts is one of those names that, if you followed RuPaul’s Drag Race during the pandemic era, probably triggers a very specific memory. Maybe it’s the neon-drenched 80s aesthetic. Maybe it’s the "Porkchop" twist that saw her eliminated, then voted out, then brought back all in the span of about forty-eight minutes. Or maybe it’s the messy social media fallout that followed.
Honestly, the drag world is usually divided into "fan favorites" and "villains," but Elliott Puckett—the man behind the lashes—fell into a weird, third category: the misunderstood outsider who couldn't quite find her footing with the "cool kids" of Season 13.
It’s been a few years since she sashayed away in ninth place, but the conversation hasn’t really stopped. Between the "death hoax" that briefly rattled the internet in late 2025 and her recent appearances at the U.S. Capitol to fight for trans rights, Elliott with 2 Ts is still moving the needle. But why does her name still spark such heated debates on Reddit and Twitter?
The Drama That Defined a Season
You’ve gotta remember how Season 13 started. It was the "Porkchop" season. In the very first episode, Elliott lost a lip-sync to "Lady Marmalade" against Tina Burner and Kahmora Hall. Then, she was literally voted out by her fellow losers.
Most queens would have gone home, cried, and waited for the reunion. Instead, the producers shoved her into the "winning" group. It was a recipe for disaster. From day one, she was the girl who "didn't belong" in the eyes of the other contestants.
The Microaggression Controversy
This is where things get heavy. During the season and shortly after, several castmates—most notably Kandy Muse and winner Symone—alluded to uncomfortable interactions behind the scenes.
Elliott with 2 Ts faced serious backlash for comments she made about Symone’s drag. She described it as "Black Girl Magic" but added a caveat that it was "elegant" and "not aggressive."
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To a lot of viewers, that sounded like a textbook microaggression. It implied that Black excellence is usually "aggressive," a trope that has been used to marginalize Black creators for decades. Fans were quick to jump on it. The nickname "Elliott with 3 Ks" even started circulating in the darker corners of the fandom, which is a pretty extreme reaction even for the Drag Race world.
Why Elliott with 2 Ts Claims She Was "Villainized"
If you ask Elliott, the story is a lot more nuanced. In a 2024 interview with Joseph Shepherd, she finally sat down to address the "racist and transphobic" labels that had been stuck to her for years.
Basically, her defense was ignorance, not malice.
She explained that growing up on a farm in Ennis, Texas, she just didn't have the vocabulary to understand why her words were hurtful. She mentioned having a long FaceTime call with Bob the Drag Queen, who actually took the time to break down why her comments were offensive.
"I wish that I could have gotten that response... 'Hey, this is what this means,' but I didn't know."
It’s a classic debate: Does intent matter more than impact? For the Drag Race fandom, the impact was already felt. But for Elliott, she felt like she was being "canceled" for being uneducated rather than being hateful.
The U.S. Capitol Trip
In an interesting turn of events, Elliott with 2 Ts became one of the few queens from her season to actually take her activism to Washington D.C. In 2023 and 2024, she was seen meeting with senators and members of Congress (even running into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) to lobby against drag bans and anti-trans legislation.
She used this on social media to defend her character, basically saying, "None of my castmates are here at the Capitol, but you’re still calling me the bad guy." It was a bold move. It didn't necessarily win over her old castmates, but it showed that she was willing to put in the actual work for the community.
The 2025 "Death Hoax" and What’s Happening Now
As we move through 2026, Elliott is still very much active. Late in 2025, a weird rumor started spreading that she had passed away. It was one of those bizarre internet death hoaxes that occasionally hits reality stars.
She had to hop on Instagram Stories to prove she was very much alive, serving a "still here, still gorgeous" vibe.
Today, she’s mostly based in Las Vegas. She’s a professional dancer at heart—remember, she used to teach at Alyssa Edwards’ studio, Beyond Belief. That professional training shows in every performance. Whether she's hosting viewing parties at AREA15 or performing on cruise ships, her technical skill is never in question.
The Legacy of the "Double T"
So, what do we do with the legacy of Elliott with 2 Ts?
She’s a complicated figure. On one hand, you have a incredibly talented dancer and showgirl who struggled with clinical depression (something she was very open about on the show). On the other, you have a queen who became a lightning rod for discussions about race and sensitivity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Key Takeaways from Her Journey:
- The "Porkchop" Effect: Being the "odd one out" in a reality TV setting can ruin your social standing with the group before you even start.
- Activists come in all forms: Even someone with a "problematic" past can end up doing significant political work for the community.
- Education over Cancellation: Her story is a prime example of how the community handles (or fails to handle) queens who make mistakes out of ignorance.
If you’re looking to follow her current projects, her Instagram is the best place to see her latest 80s-inspired looks. She still leans heavily into that neon, flamingo-loving aesthetic that made her stand out on the runway.
Whether you love her or find her controversial, you can't deny that Elliott with 2 Ts knows how to stay in the conversation. She didn't just "sashay away" into obscurity; she fought to redefine her name, one "T" at a time.
For anyone looking to support or book Elliott, she is currently represented by MN2S and continues to perform across the Vegas strip. If you're a fan of technical dance-heavy drag, her live shows are usually where she shines brightest, far away from the edited drama of a TV workroom. Check out her recent "Exposed" interview if you want to hear her full side of the story—it’s a long watch, but it adds a lot of context that the show left on the cutting room floor.