Not exactly the kind of phrases you associate with the first season of “Recommended,” “Ravate,” and “Best Ever!” RuPaul’s Drag Race Britain vs. the World.A hectic six episodes, a fairly underwhelming second half, and the back-to-back highly controversial exits of frontrunners Jimbo and Pangina Heels don’t rank this one very high. drag race season. (However, Jimbo’s carefree introduction of Baloney Ghost’s Casper, and Jujubee’s over-the-top bloody impersonation of Cher and Runway, deserve praise.) As a result, there are fewer fans… Eagerly, Let’s talk about follow-up. How is it so far?
First of all, this cast is absolutely perfect. Compared to Season 1, it definitely more accurately reflects the ever-expanding series, featuring queens from the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, and the Philippines. Most of the cast also have unfinished business or something to prove to viewers. Arantxa Castilla-La Marsha is finally coming to terms with herself as a trans woman. Tia Coffey now has an aesthetic to match her talent. Johnverse Blonde wants her viewers to relate to her fashion. And Gosy Kendall is now confidently (on top) the new Gnasher.
International queens Arantxa, Keta Minaj, La Grande, and Marina Summers feel a tremendous responsibility as the sole representatives of their respective countries. This strange combination of queens means it’s fun to watch their interactions. From a half-hearted Hannah Konda telling a bemused Mayhem Miller to “kick the long Covid game,” to Tia cheerfully pointing out that the four British queens have won a total of one challenge. Until now, it’s been fascinating to see these fan favorites come together.
As with season 1, All Stars 2-4, this week’s top two queens lip-sync their heritage and power to eliminate the bottom one.and for the first time drag race uk In her story, the contestant who is crowned ‘Queen of the Mozatucking World’ will receive a cash prize – drumroll please – of £50,000. (Blue Hydrangea is shaking.) For the first maxi challenge, the queens were given the task of showing off their pussies on “The Queen’s Variety Show.” The talent show has blessed viewers with some of the most iconic performances in recent memory, including Anetra’s duck walk, Jax’s jump rope, and Mirage’s clicks, but the format is dominated by lip-syncing to original songs. As such, it has received some criticism. . That’s still the case here, but with a little more variety.
Although the following queens lip-synced, they deftly diversified their routines from past talent shows: Gossy devours fire, Choriza brings a Spanish flair, and Marina combines high-energy dance with rhythmic gymnastics. Let Jonverse Blonde do something with fashion and Keita’s trippy. alice in wonderland– inspired visuals were accompanied by some impressive twisty stunts. Scarlet Envy uses his own musical numbers to give future contestants “bad advice” ranging from “reading out what the host has to say” to “writing generic poems about stealing the crown.” Gave. It didn’t get an enthusiastic response from the panel, but it was different.
Meanwhile, Hannah and Tia performed live vocals, and Arantxa educated the audience on how to pronounce her name while simulating a Brit Crew orgasm. (It was stupid in the best sense of the word.) In our favorite performance of the night, La Grande found herself possessed by animal sounds – struggling to find the words here. Did you do that? Maybe a hyena? Honestly, he might have been a hound from hell. Whatever it is, it is–also– So fool. But as you can see from Willow Pill’s spaghetti and toaster bathtub experience and Jimbo’s “Mangina” ham slice-crunching experience on RuPaul, it’s this contest that will take you far. It’s about being stupid.
And then there’s Mayhem, the self-proclaimed “queen of the party.” A “guided meditation” that mixed words of affirmation with a warning to “never trust a fart” somehow became even more confusing as the legendary queen fumbled for the words. As Tia pointed out in her confessional, the audience has no idea what the actual words are, so instead of making up new words, she moans, “Oh shit” and “What?” I let the room know that I had messed up. , something…” before ending with, “You’re beautiful, don’t let anyone tell you different. Namaste.” Although it was probably the most unsuccessful talent show performance since Farrah Moan’s fall. , all star 4, It was the most memorable of them all.
After strutting down the runway in looks representing their respective countries, RuPaul declared La Grande Dame, Marina and Choriza to be the top three, with Scarlett, Mayhem and Gossy in the bottom. This placement made sense, but I can’t help but feel that Arancia should have been at the top as well. Choriza and Scarlet survived one more day before being killed, resulting in La Grande and Marina facing their first assault and the decision of Mayhem or ruining Gothy’s life. fun! Untucked state There wasn’t much to shout about, other than Mayhem’s willingness to form an alliance and play the game again. (As always, she’s great TV.)
In lip-syncing, Marina and La Grande Dame faced off against Livin Joy’s Eurodance classic “Dreamer,” with the former continuing to cement her reputation as a master of lip-syncing with her electrifying choreography. (La Grande Dame didn’t stand a chance for her, bless her.) After being announced as her winner, there was no shock, but Marina knew she had the worst of what she was given. clarified the situation. It’s “mayhem”. It’s season 10, all star 5 The alum jokingly told Marina that she was a “shithole” and she took her elimination like a queen mother. In her exit interview, she said: And if they don’t want to keep me, that’s fine. But the party is no longer real. We had so much fun here that we hope to come back again. ”
This episode didn’t have any instantly iconic moments like Casper the Balony Ghost, but we’re confident. UK vs World Continue drag raceA tradition that breaks the sophomore year’s slump. (The second seasons in the US, UK, Australia, España, France, Thailand and the Philippines are all revered as the best) drag race Season of her story. ) Next week, the queens will compete in the “Happy Her Ending Ball” and must create ball gowns “fit for a princess.” In the meantime, read Mayhem Miller’s exit interview here.