Are you ready
for a recap of Episode 6?
Controversial
yet brave opinion – I’m liking the short episodes. Sure, it all feels a bit
rushed – compared to what we got with previous seasons – but it is forcing some
editing choices to be made and it’s keeping everything tight. I’m okay with
that.
The Main
Challenge
This week’s
challenge was a girl-group performance challenge – Golden Girls style.
The queens had
to form their own groups and then choose between the genres of Country, Metal,
or Hip Hop.
This was all
fine. This is a process we’re familiar with – even the manufactured drama of
who gets what genre and the fake-out editing of who is doing well and who is
doing badly all felt very comfortable.
The end
results were all okay, although it was telegraphed fairly heavily that the Hip
Hop girls were in trouble.
The Runway
This week’s
category was Tie-Dye. It’s a relatively straight-forward category but requires
a bit of creativity to deliver something interesting.
·
Anetra: Anetra looked gorgeous but it was a bikini with a shirt wrapped
around her waist. It was a bit underwhelming.
·
Jax: This was hideous. The orange body-suit and green hair was giving
old-school oompa-loompa.
·
Loosey: This was cute from Loosey – a statement-collar cocktail dress in a
lavender tie-dye that was flattering. She looked put-together.
·
Robin: Robin looked gorgeous. It was a soft-pink tie-dye that was flowy
and had great movement. Nothing groundbreaking but she looked great.
·
Mistress: I love Mistress. I’m not sure where she was going with this look.
It was a tie-dye bodysuit with a cape and some stalactites on the shoulder. She
was serving. I’m not sure what she was serving, but she was serving.
·
Luxx: Another gorgeous look from Luxx. It was a little bra and
mini-skirt combo with a floaty wrap. The fabric was red and white and she also
took that colour scheme into her hair which also had a tie-dye effect. She
looked great, it moved really well on the runway, and it felt like a complete
look.
·
Salina: This was a strong look from Salina. It was kind of tie-dye as a
red-carpet gown. She looked good.
·
Marsha: Marsha gave us another character look – this was literally that
moment when Marsha got hit in the face with a football. This look all made
sense but it didn’t give me tie-dye.
·
Sasha: Obviously, Sasha looked great. It was a vinyl bodysuit painted
with a bright and bold tie-dye effect, matched with a hat that was dripping in
the same colours. Correct.
·
Aura: Aura gave us some gender-fuckery in a tie-dye pant-suit. She
looked great. It wasn’t the most exciting look for a runway, but it hit the
assignment and she felt confident.
·
Spice: I feel like Spice has worn this look before – this was the version
that she ordered in tie-dye. It’s a bustier and a mini-skirt with big hair. She
looked good. She always looks good.
·
Malaysia: Malaysia looked great but I’m not sure what it was. There was a
hot-pink bodysuit, some floral overlays that looked a bit they’d come from a
sofa, and some ostrich feathers. I couldn’t see any tie-dye.
The Judging
This was a
group challenge but, in accordance with the traditions of our people, everyone
was judged individually.
In the top
were Sasha, Mistress, and Aura. Aura picked up the win, which I wasn’t
expecting but I wasn’t mad at. Mistress and Sasha are feeling like
frontrunners, so it makes sense to try and spread the wins around and keep the
competition as even as possible.
In the bottom
were Anetra, Robin, and Jax.
You could have
made a case that Robin’s runway gave her an edge over the other two but it was
Anetra that was safe, leaving Robin and Jax in the Bottom 2.
The lip-sync
The track was
In Your Room by The Bangles.
This is a cute
bop but it’s tricky because it doesn’t really go anywhere.
Both Robin and
Jax are confident performers.
Robin did a
solid job but Jax has so many stunts up her sleeve and she makes them all feel
effortless. This isn’t an easy track to throw athletic stunts into, but Jax
didn’t feel like she was forcing it – it was just entertaining to watch.
It was no
surprise that Jax stays and Robin goes home.
Episode 6,
done!
The Ranking
1. SASHA
COLBY: The iconic queen of the House of Colby has arrived! Known
worldwide for her memorable reign as Miss Continental, and as Kerri Colby’s
drag mother, Sasha is a queen to be reckoned with. This Hawaiian-born goddess
has been slaying drag stages for 20 years, so she’s got to live up to her
legendary reputation. Serving body, beauty and bodacious all-around talent,
Sasha is fierce. Officially. Give. Sasha. Her. Crown.
2. LUXX
NOIR LONDON: Who ordered the diva-licious dazzler? Luxx Noir London is
an effervescent ingénue whose stunning style is matched only by her
no-holds-barred attitude. She’s always ready to tell it like it “t-i-s!” And
while Luxx may be this season’s youngest queen, she’s got the confidence to
take her all the way. Just ask her! She’s not lacking in confidence and she’s
giving good TV. Luxx has all the elements required to be a successful
entertainer but she doesn’t have a huge amount of performance experience – that
might be her downfall.
3. LOOSEY
LADUCA: Construction worker by day, singing-and-dancing drag diva by
night… Loosey LaDuca is ready to use all her tools to make it to the top! A
perfectionist, powerhouse performer with killer curves and 12 years in the
Connecticut drag scene, Loosey’s the ultimate mix of showgirl sass and campy charisma.
She’s a queen who has it all… Now, she just needs a crown. Not a great start,
but she’s bounced back and clearly has a lot to offer.
4. ANETRA: She
may seem low-key at times, but still waters run deep. Plus, with serious
taekwondo skills, she’s ready to take all the other queens out, one by one.
Chop ’til ya drop! She won the first episode and the talent show was awesome.
Love her. She’s giving Top 4 energy.
5. AURA
MAYARI: This high-kicking, high-energy Filipina goddess is known for
slaying the stages in Nashville. And watch out – because she brings a little
sexy swagger to her drag. She gives GREAT TV, we love the confidence and the
biceps. Aura can serve looks and performance, but the jury is probably still
out on the acting and comedy side of things.
6. JAX: The
self-described Simone Biles of drag grew up doing gymnastics and competitive
cheer, and now she’s ready to go for the gold in the Olympics of drag! Her
personality is a bit more low-key but she’s clearly a great performer. It will
be interesting to see how she navigates this competition.
7. MARCIA
MARCIA MARCIA: OMG, she’s the most popular girl in school – and mom’s
favorite! It’s Marcia Marcia Marcia! This NYC ingénue sings, dances, and brings
Broadway chops to the mainstage. And she’s got much more than a hunch – she’s
ready to go all the way! She’s a white twink from NYC who’s weaponised her BFA.
She’s not here to mess around.
8. SPICE: Making
herstory as one-half of Drag Race’s first-ever identical twin contestants,
Spice has arrived with her TikTok superstar sister, Sugar! These living dolls
may be new to performing, but they’re ready to double the fun and the drama
this season. Take note: Spice is the edgier diva of the duo, and she’s ready to
prove that she’s got plenty of flavor to stand on her own! Spice is as equally
talented as sugar and I look forward to great things from her.
9. MALAYSIA
BABYDOLL FOXX: Believe it or not, the sensational and motivational
Malaysia Babydoll Foxx is the first-ever Miami queen to grace the Drag Race
mainstage! A professional makeup artist and hair stylist to the stars, this
opinionated foxy mama is bringing veteran skills and thrills to the
competition, and she is not afraid to show these younger queens what real drag
is! An experienced queen who knows her craft.
10. MISTRESS ISABELLE BROOKS: Houston
we do not have a problem! Hailing from the great state of Texas, Mistress Isabelle
Brooks is the epitome of classic Southern drag! She calls herself “Houston’s
Heavyweight Champ” and trust, she came to pack a punch. Gutsy, glamorous, and
full of attitude, our Miss Brooks was raised in the spangled world of Texas
drag, and now she’s ready to rule the school. She’s serving Drag with a capital
D and a 1-inch heel. Obsessed.
11. SALINA ESTITTIES: ¡Hola!
Salina EsTitties is a brassy, sassy Latinx diva repping L.A, baby! A fiery
self-described combo of chola street style and campy comedy, Salina is a
take-no-prisoners performer. From the bar scene to TV, film and commercial
work, this saucy sister stays booked and busy! She’s got a mouth, big drag, and
big plans to win. She’s a big personality. The confidence is not misplaced.
SOURCE: MEANS HAPPY
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