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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S8E1 "The Fame Games" Review by Bob & Monét

Sibling RivalryMay 19, 20231h 4min150,950 views
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Glad Media Awards and Congratulations

  • 🏆 Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change celebrate winning a Glad Media Award, acknowledging their shared success.
  • ✨ Idina Menzel is mentioned for her live performance at the awards, with her song "Move" being highlighted.

Entrance Looks and Queen Commentary

  • 👑 The hosts briefly touch on the entrance looks, referencing their previous episode's review but offering a few new comments.
  • 💄 Heidi's makeup is described as a "porcelain doll that broke or cracked," while Kasha Davis's sobriety is noted.
  • 💅 Kahana Montrese's aesthetic is praised, particularly her take on Lil Nas X's outfit, though her silhouette is critiqued.
  • 🎭 James Mansfield's tribute to her Mexican heritage and her Jojo Siwa-inspired second look are discussed.
  • 💡 Jimbo's endearing persona and drag style are highlighted, with a note on her consistent confessional attire.

The "Fame Games" Twist and Challenges

  • 🌟 RuPaul introduces the "Fame Games" twist, involving fan voting and recorded runways, reminiscent of "America's Next Top Model."
  • 🎤 The queens perform a hard rock and a disco version of a song, with the hosts discussing the genre choices and choreography.
  • 🎶 Heidi and Candy Muse have a disagreement about the "corniness" of the choreography, sparking a debate about artistic contribution.
  • 🥇 Kahana Montrese is declared the winner of the challenge.

Runway Critiques and Standouts

  • 👗 Alexis Michelle's looks are praised, particularly her Norma Desmond and Kim Kardashian-inspired outfits.
  • 🌟 Jimbo's Marilyn Monroe-inspired look is a clear favorite, lauded for its concept and execution.
  • 👠 Jessica Wilde's Nefertiti look is also a strong contender, noted for its elegance and Vegas influence.
  • 💔 Lala Ri's second look is deemed one of the worst, with the hosts expressing shock and disappointment.

Elimination and Future Predictions

  • 🎤 Monica Beverly Hills is the first queen eliminated after landing in the bottom two with Darien Lake.
  • 👑 Aja is the lip-sync assassin, delivering a strong performance.
  • 💰 The "Fame Games" twist is explained: fans will vote for eliminated queens' runways to determine the winner of a $50,000 prize.
  • 📈 The hosts express a desire for the season to "boom it up" and deliver more impactful performances and looks.
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