Drag Race UK Series 8- Episode 4 Debrief
Jc Aqueen
It's that time of week where we recap Drag Race UK and we are already on episode 4 (I can't believe it), but, before we death drop into it, I have to say there may be slight swearing throughout this blog. Let's go!
We are back in the werk room after Tequila's elimination. The main feeling is that it was Tequila's time and I feel the same way; she was in the bottom two weeks in a row.
WEEK 4
MAXI CHALLENGE - Rusical
So this week's maxi challenge was the Rusical called "CROYDON", described as if Chicago was set in London. I can see KY and Naya being in the top based on what we know about them already.
REHEARSAL
From the rehearsal, I think Paris may be in the bottom as they seem to be overthinking massively. Meanwhile I think KY will win as they have a lot of theatre experience and is blowing everyone away. Moving onto the dance rehearsals, no one is massively concerning me apart from Delta who is struggling- the bottom two may be Paris and Delta based on this.
DAY 2
THE RUSICAL (CROYDON)
I think that Paris is safe overall, nothing went wrong too much, however it depends on the other queens and their preformance. Overall, it is hard to find individual placements but it's easy to say that KY is top and may even be the winner.
RUNWAY
This runway is based on book characters.
First is Coral Hole Mandi as the Hungry Caterpillar. I think that this is gorgeous and is instantly recognisable, I think that this is literally what the caterpillar would looked like as a person.
Next is KY Kelly as the Mad Hatter. While it's not my favourite, the look isn't bad. I think that it is what the Mad Hatter would look like as a drag queen.
Then we see Delta as Zinna Wormwood from Matilda. I feel that this is a safe option as it is very similar to something that they would normally wear.
Forth is Flesh as The Tiger Who Came To Tea. I feel that more could have been done rather than a tiger on your shoulder and a teapot as a bag. I would have liked to see Flesh AS A tiger.
We then see Alik as Carol from Where The Wild Things Are. Again, I feel that this is safe and is like their other drag we have seen. I think I may be expecting them in the bottom.
Sixth is Naya as Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby. I feel that we are also seeing something that is similar to their regular drag. It would be nice to see something completely different.
Next is Paris as Little Red Riding Hood. While it's similar to their regular drag, they changed the characters with emphasis on the "HOOD".
Then we see Anita as Julian from Julian Is A Mermaid. I feel that the look is giving the fantasy part and the character, despite it being more on the regular drag side.
Last is Mocha as Pinocchio. I think that this is a really well put together look and serves the character well.
Before I rank them I just want to say that this is a hard week as I feel that the looks are on a similar level.
LOOK RANKING (1 is top, 9 is Bottom)
1 - Coral Hole Mandi
2 - Mocha
3 - KY Kelly
4 - Paris Baby
5 - Flesh
6 - Naya Thorn
7 - Anita Piss
8 - Alik
9 - The Delta Quadrant
UNTUCKED
Nothing major is said, but Paris took the energy and took some of the focus away from Delta and Anita. I have a feeling that this is building and could explode at a later date.
FINAL PLACEMENTS
Winner - Mocha, KY Kelly ( Double Win )
Top safe - Naya Thorn
Safe - Coral Hole Mandi, Alik, Flesh, Tequila Thirst
Bottom safe - Anita Piss
Bottom - The Delta Quadrant, Paris Baby
LIPSYNC
The song is Shine by Booty Luv. Overall, I think that Paris had a stronger performance and this was shown in the edit as it was more focused on her.
The Delta Quadrant is eliminated. I felt that this was her time as I didn't think we were seeing anything new. They outdid my predictions as I said that they would place 12th to 10th, they came 9th.
So with that, this week's episode has been covered, I cannot wait to see you all again next week and it seems to be an interesting episode, so with that, goodbye for now!
Jc Aqueen x
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