RuPauls Drag Race All Stars
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All Starshas and always will be a tricky beast.
Part of the reason is that the cast, seasonedDrag Racealumni, come in with reputations.
(Katya was robbed, mom!)
So any season ofAll Starsalways has an uphill battle.
That said, I think this season ofAll Starswas ultimately quite successful, and probably the best sinceAll Stars2.
Lets get into it.
First things first, the eliminated queens are back!
But ultimately, we never get a full rehashing of any of the numerous plots that colored this season.
Its the top three who of course have therealchallenge this week.
The song is just about as groundbreaking as it sounds, with lyrics like Speak your mind!
The Joni Mitchell of fracking oligarchs!
Lets start with Jujubee.
Juju is definitely the most ill-prepared for the challenge this week.
Jujus choreo is (say it with me)siiimpleand yet she still seems to struggle with it.
In one particularly tough moment, Juju claps offbeat.
In a song called Clap Back!
On the lyric clap back.
But its hard to really care because, as usual, Juju is just so damn likeable!
How can you not love her?
On the runway though, its easily the best Jujubee has ever looked.
The judges praise her like crazy, and we get a lovely little retrospective of 10 years of Jujubee.
You are the kind of person an audience roots for, Ru says.
Thats star quality, baby.
In the words of Alexis Mateo: we love you, Juju!
Next, Miz Cracker.
Cracker comes into this episode the most statistically likely to take the crown.
Or at least youd think.
Cracker seems confident, and thats reflected in her demeanor both in rehearsal and the final performance.
Her choreo isnt as technically demanding as Sheas, but Cracker executes it well and delivers an entertaining show.
You done Hells Kitchen proud!
We love you, Cracker!
Finally, Miss Shea Coulee.
Even more than on her season, Shea feels like a true original this time around.
This episode, Todrick Hall admits to giving her the toughest choreography, and it shows.
There are dips, complex hand-ography, and cartwheels that happen while being held in mid-air.
Shea doesnt miss one beat.
On the runway, Shea wows us (again) with an empire-waisted flowing pink gown.
When Janelle Monaes Make Me Feel began to play, I knew it was over.
Its basicallymadefor Miz Cracker!
(Kidding…) Shea Coulee runs away with the number, and its not even close.
And the winner is…
SHEA COULEE!
I could not be happier for our newest addition to the hall of fame.
The crown is hers, and it feels oh so right to hear Ru call her name.
Long may you reign.
They were a true labor of love, which is not a word Ive ever associated with labor before.
Goodbye, my loves!
Now let the music play!
