RuPauls Drag Race All Stars
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Shes here, in her words, for a ton of new fans.
Well, safe to say shes right on both counts.
Rajas roast was masterful, but whos surprised?
Raja was my pick to win this week, but unfortunately, she doesnt quite make the cut.
She remains steady at two stars, keeping her tied for fourth with about half the cast.
Rus favorite joke:Monet just moved to Los Angeles, but her hairline moved to Recedia.
Yvie
Your set was more low-key, Michelle says pointedly to Yvie during critiques.
This is code for a slow start, but Yvie was far from bad this week.
And as the queen with the least experience roasting, this is a pretty impressive feat.
Looking back on it, I dont think … Ill give you time to look for it!
is a good punchline, but with Yvies pregnant pause and pitch-perfect delivery, I couldnt help but laugh.
Will this mildly upward trajectory be enough to make the top four?
Almost certainly not, but Im along for the ride!
She hasnt been struggling this season far from it.
A sudden sweep that would make her a lock for the top four.
But, unfortunately, it seems thats just not going to happen.
Because this week, Sheas performance is, well, rather dull.
Luckily, Im delusional enough to never give up hope.
You got this, girl!!
So why would a roast be any different?
It turns out its not.
With the supreme confidence of a practiced stand-up and frequent performer, Jinkx takes the podium.
The roast is … in my wheelhouse, Jinkx says with a sly smile in act one.
But then again, what isnt?
Its also heart-warming to me that Trinitys best material comes from roasting her Twinner, Monet.
Rus favorite joke:Rajas a tall drink of water.
If that water came from Flint, Michigan.
My favorite joke:Monets a classically trained musician.
In fact, she plays a great second fiddle to Bob the Drag Queen.
Both are talented stand-ups, with roast wins already under their belt.
So while Trinity may not have been exactly right, her instincts were right on the money.
Monet is edged out of the top this week, but not for the lack of Ronan Farrows advocating.
Rus favorite joke:It gets butter.
My favorite joke:[On attending Jinkxs show] Thats where I discoveredIwas narcoleptic.
Jaida
Unfortunately, our lovable frontrunner has the one true bomb roast this week.
Jaidas jokes are often gibberish, and when we can parse them, they dont land.
My favorite joke:Michelles incredulous squint.
Its hard to pick a favorite joke or section due to how consistently funny Viv stays throughout.
Another excellent showing fromAll Stars 7s diversity hire.
Rus favorite joke:Trinity, your catchphrase this season has been I live!
Sure, until that backstreet B-grade silicone migrates to a vital artery then, girl, You die!
This weeks top two are Jinkx Monsoon (again!)
and Trinity the Tuck, who lip sync to Ava Maxs Kings & Queens.
Its a performance that, no matter which way you look, fails to get off the ground.
On one side of the stage, Trinity feels like simply out of ideas.
Two weeks ago, she was miming anilingus; this week, shes miming cunnilingus.
She put her best foot forward during theDesigning Womenmonologue, but other than that, whats really the point?
The chance at a small payday?
But Jinkxs eye is on the final prize.
So no one is more surprised than Jinkx when Ru announces that she wins the showdown this week.
But well cross that bridge when we get to it.
