That challenge seemed to go forever and a day and I think Ru’s mind must have wandered like mine did, ‘cause Jujubee’s win on a non-winning team seemed so random. Not that I begrudge Jujubee finally winning a maxi-challenge [at least I didn’t until she half-assed the lip-sync].

This is one of those times when I just don’t understand reality competition show judging (or recapping) because I thought the Golden Girls room was by far the best of the three concepts and I thought the Rich/gold one was the worst. The Golden Girls one at least had some jokes and the Amazon had one or two. Team rich…

It’s hard to root for Cracker this episode, even as she tears up saying she doesn’t understand why people keep calling her difficult. You can dismiss others’ critiques or you can listen and take your lumps, but you don’t get to shut down the people trying to politely explain where they’re coming from and also play the…

Now that you mention it, it’s kind of odd that Shea did so well this episode, but didn’t really have any screen time? I really, really hope she doesn’t get any sort of front-runner without a story line edit.

Okay so...

We’ve had ‘5 from 5' on All Stars so maybe now it’s time for 12 from 12.

I agree with you 100%. I thought Crystal did a much better job selling the lip synch. Which is a steller feat considering how un-bodycon her look was. Plus, it gave Crystal an opportunity to serve some sexy sass - a facet she really hasn’t had an opportunity to present to the judges. Which is what (I really think…

Every week, I look for the overzealous Crystal stanning in the comments here, & I never see it. So fine, I’ll fall upon my sword!
I love Crystal Methyd so damn much. She’s now one of my favorite queens of all time, & I hope she wins. Obviously Jaida will win, as she should. But my heart yearns eternal for Ms. Methyd!!!

That maxi challenge, while a bit self serving for the brand, was pretty spectacular (also Covid ended up screwing with the Vegas show anyway). This crop of queens is the strongest in years, they truly are immensely talented. I feel like half of this cast will be on the next All Stars and I’m totally here for it lol.

I thought the lip sync decision was actually correct. While Jackie did do more with her costume, Crystal sold the performance with body language and, yes, some fan-favourite moves, and had a great conviction in her performance. Jackie was a lot of fun, but that’s the third time that she’s chosen a comedy…

But Jaida really has to work on those pop-culture references. Honey, Gigi wasn’t one of the lost cast members of Stranger Things; she’s clearly been channeling some Hilary Swank realness, ca. 1999. Not that this a criticism at all, but you know...

That was incredible, it blew me away and the lyrics were beautiful, I didn’t want the rusical to end!

A meaty final challenge? Yes!

Back with a curve-flattening set of Random ‘pinions:

B+?

Daisy Ridley was just so joyous and charming that I found myself not nit-picking the episode. It just felt good to feel good and see the super fans have fun and be their best selves. Jaida is now a contender for the crown, and that’s a great thing.

Ladies and gentlemen, whether you like it or not, HEDWIG. I mean - Random ‘pinions!

I really liked Jan. I actually saw her as a potential finalist. I get the judges/critics saying she came off to cheerleaderish. But she didn’t listen to them so she did herself in. She did start to turn me off a bit last night with her defense of Brita and going on about how they were letting down New York. I’m from…

I liked Jan from the word go, and I though her looks were often gorgeous. I also thought the edit for her last night was pretty mean spirited and attempting to make her into a villain. It’s true we didn’t get much foundation for her relationship with Brita and perhaps she was playing that up too much but it all feels…

While I’m glad that I was wrong about my fears for the eventual placings this episode, judging seemed off for the second episode in a row. Heidi’s terrific, and I hope she stays to the end, but Crystal clearly deserved the win. That runway look was some next-level Aquaria shit.