RuPauls Drag Race
Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
What makes aDrag Raceloser?
Theyve also posed this meta question.
RuPaul would have us believe there are no losers.
He cites Shangela and Miss Vanjie as evidence thatDrag Raceplacement is not indicative of real-world success.
Merchandise sales, booking fees, and social-media engagement make this discrepancy painfully clear.
To some degree, its unavoidable.
Attention isnt doled out equitably, and not everyone can receive the coveted lovable underdog edit.
RuPaul isnt running a charity after all, hes making a reality-TV show.
The one notable disadvantage to this split premiere style is that it can feel a little repetitive.
If you were thinking this might pose a problem for a tightly scheduled TV show, youd be right.
As Joey Jay points out, This isDrag Race, notDrag Walk.
So true, bestie!
Ultimately, Kahmora does make it to stage, and shedoeslook good.
Shes giving Meghan Markle post-wedding but pre-move to Canada.
Other daytime-look standouts include Roses Moschino-inspired structured mini dress and Tamishas gorgeous red pantsuit.
The nighttime/vampire runway goes off much smoother (i.e.
sans Kahmora-based production delays).
Denali stunts in a sheer black ball gown, as does Tamisha once again in an Elvira-meets-Atlanta floor-length dress.
But the winner of this category has got to be Rose.
Finally, its time for the girls to write verses and create choreo to Rus new single Phenomenon.
I think this is my favorite RuPaul grift.
The Elon Musk of drag.
In the dance rehearsal, Denali, Rose, and Joey Jay have each appointed themselves head choreographer.
And good thing she does, because its a bloodbath.
ItsSuspiriaon poppers as Denali, Rose, and Joey Jay fight each other for creative control.
It breaks the stalemate, and the rest of the queens graciously cede to her authority.
With the number finally locked, its time for the runway.
Theres really nothing negative you might say about Denalis presentation this week.
Shes made sure of it.
Her verse is the best of the group and the splits are the icing on top.
(Get it?)
The judges praise Denali for her looks and the sheer variety of her self-expression.
Denali is clearly a ferocious performer and competitor, and definitely one to watch.
No, really, keep an eye on her because I think she might break someones leg.
Joey JayWhen asked what shell be using as inspiration for her lyrics, Joey Jay says Im gay.
The consensus is clear: Be yourself, Joey!
Just not like that.
It serves her well this episode.
In the performance, she easily looks the best.
(A losing battle, but I wish him the best.)
Crafty look or not though, Rose emerges victorious, and firmly at the top of this weeks crop.
TamishaTamisha didnt place in the pageant this week, but theres no doubt she made her mark.
Title holder,mother to the LEGENDARY Tandi Iman Dupree, and afashion designerto boot.
What cant Tamisha do?
Tamisha is here to stay, and Im very pleased to see it.
UticaUtica didnt make quite as much an impression on me this episode as she did episode one.
However, Utica brings it where it counts.
The judges are intrigued by her, and I mean … How could you not be?
Shes a Seventh-day Adventist for Christs sake!
(Get it?)
I cant say Kahmora did well this episode, but I can say that I loved it.
I mean, holding up an entire production because youre still getting dressed?
A bitch after my own heart.
Kahmora is quick with a clapback, and served up some quite memorable confessional moments.
My favorite: I wanna look so expensive that they go broke just looking at me.
This episode was a rough start for Kahmora, but she still has time to turn it around.
As long as theres no more dancing.
Ultimately, Denali has the edge.
The precision of her stunts come right on time and feel perfectly on brand for the Britney bop.
Ru awards her the win, and you just cant deny it feels correct.
Next week, losers and winners will join together in whats sure to be a thrilling spectacle/COVID-compliance nightmare.
Place your bets, people.
Were off the races.
