Rupaul 39s Drag Race All Stars 5 -

Snatch Game is always the crucible. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5 saw a mixed bag. Miz Cracker delivered a brilliant, unhinged take as Jeffrey Star (complete with pink wig and dead eyes). But the undisputed winner was Jujubee, who played two characters: a bored, lusty Eartha Kitt and a delightfully trashy Cheryl Canning (a fictitious teen mom). Jujubee proved that comedy is her domain, earning her first challenge win of the season.

All Stars 5 retired the previous "Top 2 of the week lip sync for your legacy" format (where the winner eliminated a bottom queen). Instead, RuPaul introduced the "Lip Sync Assassin" format. rupaul 39s drag race all stars 5

How it worked:

In practice, the Assassin almost always won, meaning the Top All Star usually got their way. While exciting for cameos (featuring Yvie Oddly, Alyssa Edwards, Vanjie, and Kennedy Davenport), the format removed the emotional burden of queens directly eliminating each other, deflating some drama. Snatch Game is always the crucible

The queens kicked off with a talent show. While Jujubee returned to her roots with a hilarious reading and singing act, it was Shea Couleé who set the bar impossibly high. Performing a high-octane rap to her original track "Your Name," Shea proved she was not there to play. India Ferrah surprised everyone with a fiery burlesque fan dance, securing the Top 2 alongside Shea. In practice , the Assassin almost always won,

The cast of All Stars 5 was a fascinating mix of "early outs" seeking redemption and finalists looking for their crown. Ten queens entered the werkroom, a smaller cast than usual, which allowed for tighter storytelling.

The Competitors: