The Main
Challenge
This week’s
challenge was a design challenge. We love a design challenge.
I liked this
concept – the ‘randomly’ assigned teams were each given a room of
unconventional materials (and a lot of fabric) and had to create cohesive
collections.
This all
worked on a number of levels. The only downside is that because we’ve still got
so many queens on screen, we didn’t get to see a lot of designing or
constructing.
The Runway
Each team
presented their collections in a mini fashion show, although ultimately
everyone was pretty much judged individually.
Luxx
absolutely smashed this. Sasha also looked great.
Amethyst was
clearly a mess. Jax and Salina looked okay on the walk-through but they both
had fit issues when you looked closely. The look that Spice pulled
together was fairly underwhelming.
The Judging
In the top
were Luxx, Sasha, Robyn, and Malaysia. Luxx was clearly the winner.
In the bottom
were Amethyst, Salina, and Jax.
I thought they
might have put Jax in the bottom to see how she performed, but Jax was declared
safe – leaving Amethyst and Salina in the Bottom 2.
The lip-sync
The track was
Q.U.E.E.N. by Janelle Monae – with Janelle Monae watching as (a very good)
guest judge. No pressure.
This is a
tricky track but Salina looked comfortable and in control from the beginning,
delivering a really engaging and dynamic performance.
Amethyst was
solid, but this being her third lip-sync in five episodes, the writing was
really on the wall.
Salina stays,
Amethyst goes.
Episode 5,
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. 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.
SOURCE: MEANS HAPPY
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