CW’s Riverdale may be a hit or miss for most people, but the one thing we can all
agree on is that Choni, the pairing of Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz, is the greatest thing
to ever happen EVER.
The Bombshell and the Serpent were an unlikely pair from the very beginning, but as season
2 unfolded it became clear that they had far more in common than we originally expected.
So today on Beyond the Screen, we’re going to be counting down the Top 10 Choni Moments
In Riverdale, let’s jump in.
10 The Drag Race One of the first interactions between the
pair came during episode 6 of season 2 entitled Death Proof, during the infamous Drag Race
scene which saw Archie and Jughead face off against the Ghoulies.
Toni and Cheryl have an interaction that left fans shipping, and shipping hard.
Toni stands at the starting line ready to wave off the cars.
However, Cheryl has other ideas, approaching with confidence, a scarf in hand as Toni states,
“I usually do the honours” with Cheryl responding, “Not today, Cha-Cha.
I was born for this moment.”
The moment was short lived, but the tension was palpable, and the way the two eyed each
other was drool-worthy.
9 When Cheryl Saved Toni In season 2 episode 21, we saw Toni get kidnapped
by Penny Peabody -- member of the rival gang, the Ghoulies -- in order to pressure
the Serpents into selling drugs on the Southside.
Jughead find the location, and attempts to bargain with the gang, before one of them
pulls out a taser.
But -- before our precious Jughead could be harmed, out of the shadows we hear, “Get
back you Hobgoblin.”
With her emerging from out of the trees, dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and wielding a
bow and arrow.
Going full Robin Head, Cheryl aimed her bow and threatened the Ghoulies into giving up
her new crush.
8 The Bathroom Encounter Ahhh, the bathroom.
Where it all began!
In season 2 episode 14, Cheryl pulls a shady move and tells Jughead that she saw Betty
and Archie kissing.
After her phone call, Toni exits the bathroom stall, after overhearing the conversation,
and questions the red head.
Asking if she at least had a reason.
Cheryl then pulls her classic Cheryl Bombshell move by explaining to her in the most condescending
tone, that she is Cheryl Blossom and she can do whatever the hell she likes.
However, Toni see’s past the facade, and instead of storming out, tries to comfort
Cheryl, seeing that below the hard surface, she’s suffering.
There’s a brief pause, with Toni’s hand lingering on Cheryl’s bicep, before the
red head screams for Toni to get her “Sapphic serpent hands off of her body” before storming
out.
With Toni just looking on with a grin.
7 The Musical Episode Now, this moment comes from a deleted scene
in Riverdale’s musical episode -- BUT IT STILL COUNTS.
Let me have this.
In the pair’s duet, Toni assures Cheryl that she’s strong enough to stand up to
her mother -- before the pair burst into a heartfelt duet, that became a shipper scene
for the ages.
I mean, with lyrics like, “No doubts, no more fears, I see you shine and the dark disappears.”
-- How could you not ship them?!
They’re honestly the greatest things EVER.
Why the hell was this scene deleted?!
6 Making It Official In episode 22 of season 2, greatness happens.
Cheryl becomes a serpent.
SHOCKER.
After Jughead becomes the serpent king, he makes his first big call -- giving Cheryl
a serpent jacket and making her an official member of the Serpents.
It’s an endearing moment and a huge step for Cheryl Bombshell, who, from the get-go,
was very, VERY, anti-serpents -- until Toni that is.
But, the greatest moment of the entire scene is Toni’s face when she sees her girl get
her own Serpent jacket.
SO BLOODY CUTE.
5 The “Almost” First Kiss In season 2 episode 16, we encounter a scared
Cheryl, who feels unsafe in her own home, fearing the ominous intentions of her Uncle
Claudius.
So, with that, Cheryl invited the Riverdale High ladies to Thistle House for a sleepover.
But during the night, while the girls are asleep, Cheryl and Toni lay awake in her bed,
with Cheryl confessing that Toni was the only one she really wanted to spend the night with.
And that she craved her.
Uhhhh.
The two lean in for a kiss before their moment is interrupted by Nana Rose taking a tumble
down the stairs -- or perhaps pushed by a member of the Blossom family -- BECAUSE WE
CAN NEVER HAVE NICE THINGS.
4 You’re Sensational Following one of the numbers coming up on
our list, in season 2 episode 14, following a movie date, Cheryl and Toni hit up Pop’s
for some after movie milkshakes -- with Cheryl opening up to Toni about why the film they
saw had affected her so deeply -- and that her mother had destroyed her first romance
with a girl called Heather who she loved deeply.
With her mother calling her deviant for having feelings for the same sex.
It’s an emotional moments, and the first time we truly get to see Cheryl open up about
her feelings and her sexuality.
With Toni responding with, “Cheryl, I am so sorry, but you have to know your mother
is wrong.
You’re not loveless, you’re not deviant.
You’re sensational.”
-- CHILLS.
This scene still makes my heart scream.
3 They Finally Had Sex We’re jumping over to season 3 episode 15
with this numbers.
As we know, by this point Choni have been at it for a while, and are in a very public
relationship.
However, the two find themselves working through their relationship issues when Toni catches
Cheryl attempting to break into a safe, with Toni stating, “Earlier tonight you were
casing the place, and you wanted me to know” with Cheryl responding in the most seductive
way possible, “What you gonna do, cuff me?”.
SHOOK.
The two then share some very sensual looks before Toni approaches, slowly unzipping Cheryl’s
catsuit, before the two start getting all hot and heavy in the club after hours.
Choni sex people, Choni sex.
There’s even a blindfold at one point.
It’s great!
2 That Adorable Impromptu Movie Date Also, in season 2 episode 14, following the
bathroom encounter, Cheryl and Toni once again have a run in, this time at the movie theatre.
Both girls find themselves stood up at the screening of Love, Simon.
So, Toni offers yet another olive branch to Cheryl -- this time, she accepts it.
And the two sit together during a film about a boy dealing with his sexuality.
Hint hint.
1 Their First Kiss Following most of our previously numbers,
Cheryl’s mother send her away to the Sisters of Quiet Mercy for her deviant behaviour.
AKA, for being gay.
However, Toni, along with Veronica and Kevin, stage a break in and full-on rescue.
With Toni storming into a room, calling out for Cheryl and announcing that she’s there
to rescue her.
The two embrace which culminates in our very first Choni smooch!
Well, there we have it!
Do you agree with our Choni picks?
Were there any moments that we missed?
Leave us all your thoughts and feelings down below and perhaps we can do a part 2.
PLEASE can we do a part 2.
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