Are you ready
for Episode 4?
The Main
Challenge
This week,
it’s Snatch Game! *gay gasp – so early!*
To manage the
logistics of this, they split the cast into two groups and essentially ran
Snatch Game twice.
I’m not sure
of the logic of this. I guess it gives more queens the chance to tackle Snatch
Game, and it also gives the producers more options to try and ensure that this
is entertaining to watch.
The highlight
was the use of the Pit Crew as the “guests” and the way that their manspread
was showcased. Finally, someone in production is thinking!
Although we
had a lot of queens to try and showcase, we still got a good sense of how
successful (or not) everyone was in embodying their characters.
Loosey
probably took the biggest risk with Joan Rivers. She essentially just did the
jokes of Joan Rivers, but it was done well enough that it worked in this
context. Mistress was also very strong as Rosie O’Donnell. Marcia’s Tim Gunn
was also very solid.
Sugar and
Spice both got a lot of screen time not getting laughs, but that just seemed to
fit the storyline of the episode – that treatment could probably have been
given to anyone.
The Runway
This week’s
category was Beautiful Nightmare.
This is a
solid category – encouraging some theatrical over-the-top outfits while still
serving glamour.
We got a lot
of spiders. I lost count eventually, but a gorgeous spider seemed to be the
default option for a lot of the queens.
No one really
bombed the category, although Marcia was underwhelming. Aura looked gorgeous,
and Sasha probably had the best look of the night.
The Judging
In the top
were Loosey, Marcia, and Mistress. Loosey was declared the winner, which made
sense.
In the bottom
were Aura, Sugar, and Spice.
Given that it
was inevitable that we were going to get a Sugar versus Spice lip-sync at some
point in this series, it was no surprise when Aura was safe – leaving Sugar and
Spice as the Bottom 2.
The lip-sync
The track was
You Better Run by Pat Benatar.
This was a bit
of a left-field song choice for the twin-sync.
Predictably,
the twins had rehearsed their lip-sync performance – which could have been
really entertaining but ended up just feeling messy and chaotic.
Honestly,
given the reaction shots we were given of the judges, I was expecting a
double-elimination. There really wasn’t anything to distinguish one from the
other.
However, it
was Sugar that was eliminated, leaving Spice in the competition.
Episode 4,
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. ROBIN FIERCE: Make way for Connecticut’s
grand diva, the Robin Fierce! A mix of Beyonce sass and Diahann Carroll class,
this proudly bougie beauty is ready to shine her light for the world! She may
sometimes have a chill vibe, but when she hits the stage, expect kicks and
cartwheels for days! She’s an accomplished queen but her personality is
struggling to break through in a room full of big characters.
12. 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.
13. AMETHYST: She’s likeable but it
hasn’t been the strongest of starts. She’s had to lip-sync twice. Sure, she’s
one both lip-syncs but it’s hard to see how she’s going to survive any slip-ups
from here.
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