12.) Jasmine Masters (-3)(OUT)- This was my biggest Drag Race disappointment since the shocking episode last year when Ben DeLaCreme was ousted before reaching the final four. Jasmine screwed up the diction, didn't memorize her lines well enough, and probably deserved to go. I knew it was curtains for her when she matched up with Kennedy in the final two. But Jasmine had real personality and heart. She was funny, quick witted, and served as an amusing counterpoint to the young bitchy queens that seem poised to dominate this season. Hopefully Ru allows a comeback this year rather than saving two queens in an episode as she has done the past few years. Jasmine, I will miss you!
11.) Jadyn Diore Fierce (+1)- THERE'S NO CRYING IN DRAG RACE! Or at least there's no crying until Episode 7 when you are up for elimination. Seriously, what a meltdown for someone that should be used to performing onstage! She didn't even have a tragic story. At least have a murdered parent that left you at the bus stop or something! I am still not optimistic.
10.) Trixie Mattel (+1)- I am so sick of Trixie: not pretty enough to be glamorous not funny enough to be a comedy queen, and sickeningly trying to align herself with the Miss Fame-Violet Axis. However, I was curious and checked Twitter...amazingly she is solidly in the middle in terms of Twitter followers among the girls. Am I missing something? These first few weeks have been so topsy turvy that I barely trust my own instincts anymore. I suppose that Greek God(ess) dress was pretty good this week...
9.) Kandy Ho (+2)- A game performance, I suppose, on Team Kennedy's sinking ship. I feel like Kandy could do a halfway decent Sarah Palin if ever called upon. We shall see if that comes up in Snatch Game. Also, that drag beard was tremendous, as was the boxed hairdo. Worthy of a bump up.
7.) Katya (No Change)- Katya is the dark horse girl among the contenders, but I think she's done well, and we haven't even seen the Russian character schtick that made her famous. The Abe Lincoln dress was great and her Shakequeer contribution was OK. I always enjoy Katya's contributions, and I think she will shine given the opportunity.
6.) Kennedy Davenport (-4) Oof, rough week. I am starting to doubt my initial impression of Kennedy as the favorite. That theatrical troupe was extremely poorly managed. I actually agreed with Kennedy's instincts in making Violet and Jasmine go against type(she had to be thinking of the famous Rue McClanahan/Betty White swap for Golden Girls). But alas, neither Violet nor Jasmine had the talent of those sitcom divas. I also thought Kennedy's instinct to be a background player was a very bad sign. Jasmine at least grabbed for a big part, swung, and miss. Kennedy seemed content to drop some potion into cauldron. The dress and beard were also really terrible. Kennedy was, by any objective standard, the worst one on this episode. Only my (fading) estimation of her talent keeps her this high.
5.) Miss Fame (+1)- Miss Fame was just treading water this week. Nothing special in either the play or the runway. I wasn't crazy about the dress choice either, but the relative strength of the past few weeks keep Miss Fame up with the contenders.
4.) Violet Chachki (No Change)- I know Violet has her supporters, chiefly herself, but I am not a huge fan. She has performed decently well the first few weeks, and the dream-in-pink runway look was outstanding, but she is significantly weaker than the three girls at the top. First, Violet was absolutely terrible in the challenge. Even with the bad teammate performances, she should have nailed that role if she really is a top queen. Also, the attitude is a huge problem. The difference between Pearl and Violet is that Pearl knows when he's terrible, and is more likely to change course on things that are a problem. Violet externalizes problems and doesn't take responsibility for failures. I think we'll see Violet gradually drop back in the pack as the show goes on.
3.) Pearl (No Change)- A bad performance in the play but that runway look was so outstanding that all is pretty much forgiven. It is the best look of the season so far, and reminded me of a Final Fantasy villain, which is a high compliment if you can't tell.
2.) Ginger Minj (-1)- Ginger didn't do anything wrong in this challenge and continues to be the most amusing of the bunch. Ginger will be dangerous because she doesn't appear to screw up and is consistently able to ham up any situation. That will take you a long way in Drag Race. I'd say her floor is Ben DeLaCreme and her ceiling is Jinx or Bianca. That is, I think she has a chance to be the obvious favorite for the final show. This week however, she was completely outshone by....
1.) Max (+4)- Max turned in a great performance on a very weak episode. He was the only one to nail all three elements. His old woman was the only standout in the mini-challenge. She actually had believable and an original personality. It felt like we were visiting one of the Cabaret girls from Weimar-era Berlin in a nursing home. Her theater troupe was well-managed and she was a star in the leading part. Finally, the runway look was fantastic and showed that Max has a deep aesthetic reservoir upon which to draw. I like a queen that can reference the 20s and Salvador Dali! I like Max this week as the favorite.
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