RuPauls Drag Race All Stars
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Its never a good sign when they have to call in backup.
This week onRuPauls Drag Race All-Stars, Katya showed up partway through the episode.
Did the Katya segment add anything to the episode?
Not from my vantage point.
It just kind of existed like a limp attempt by the producers to make something worth talking about.
Dont get me wrong, I love Katya!
So yes, this episode was boring.
How many ways do I have to say that?
Ive been repeating it all season.
The drama of Jimbo might be in the bottom!
was not particularly exciting, especially because it has been the drama for so long.
And guess what she wasnt!
Thats especially true because no part of me ever believed that Jimbo wasnt going to turn it out.
But, if youve watchedCanadas Drag Race, you know that Jimbo has a killer Joan Rivers.
Is Jimbo going to be good at impersonating Joan Rivers?
is not a thought-provoking question.
could be worthwhile, especially given her lip sync.
To Ru, Jimbos gambit is new and risky.
To an audience thats already seen this impression, the anticipation is significantly lessened.
They all get coached by Michelle Visage and Alec Mapa, then promptly take their notes without any drama.
Nobody has a breakdown.
Everybody seems a little nervous but not terrified.
Its all at a pretty similar emotional plateau.
Theres a remarkable lack of pathos.
There are no continuing story lines other than Jimbos continued dominance.
For a top-four episode, theres very little intensity.
Nothing is ratcheting up.
Nothing is paying off.
Then we get to the roasts.
Sadly, none of them are disasters.
Its just a lot of pretty good.
Alexis goes first, and she is the definition ofokay.
She put herself first and, despite the episodes ultimate outcome, I think that was wise.
I was moderately impressed with her set, because I hadnt seen anyone elses.
Most of her jokes are very typical drag-queen fare like telling Michelle that her beard cover is working great.
Thats justDrag Racequeen autopilot.
Its a fine effort, but its no surprise when she doesnt warrant that much praise.
(I also dont like her bright-orange wig but whatever.)
I was very entertained by Jessica Wilds set.
Shes a natural entertainer, and she oozes charisma in front of a mic.
The star of the show in my view is largely that.
Is that a problem?
Not to my way of thinking.
The challenge is a roast, yes, but the real challenge onDrag Raceis always to be entertaining.
Jessica accomplishes that with flying colors.
If I was ranking the queens, Id probably put her in second this week.
Kandy is pretty good.
Carsons comment that Kandy is skilled at being the boss of the room is right on the money.
Thats probably her biggest skill of all.
Jimbo does Joan Rivers, and she kills it.
What else is there to say?
Im just impressed by the joke construction and by the speed at which they were delivered.
Those jokes came a mile a minute all skillful and legitimately funny.
Her runner calling Carson Ellen, then Tilda Swinton is fabulous.
The runway is Snow Bunny.
I am not obsessed with Alexiss look.
Specifically, I dont like the hood-hat thing.
Jessicas body looks sick, but I dont love the applique on the coat.
I do love that blue lip on her, though.
Keep that, Queen!
Kandy is doing another bikini and, sorry, but Ive hit a wall with that.
The judges seem happy that its very her, but I see limitations.
Im not in love with Jimbos look tonight, although its certainly the most inventive of the lot.
I would have lopped those off.
Jimbo wins the challenge her fourth.
Notably, this has happened before anyone else has won even two.
Still, I think Jessica should have been safe.
What can I say?
I have a multiplicity of opinions.
Jimbo lip-syncs against Silky, and shes dressed as the freak from herCanada vs. the Worldtalent show.
Jimbo then gets to choose who goes home and picks Alexis.
That seems right to me.
And also onUntucked …
Honestly obsessed withUntuckedthis week.
Alexis Michelle Watch: Last one!
So theyre doing a top two?
The preview made it seem like they have another normal challenge next week.
