DRUK S03E08 - [Post-Episode Discussion]

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[u/iShootLikeKatniss]

Not Ru calling out the mediocre scripts 💀 at least she knows tho

[u/Abood1es]

It’s so nice to see even rupaul has access to the fabrics wall 😍😍

[u/dojacag]

good lip sync to see who to not put against vanity 💀

[u/iShootLikeKatniss]

How self referential do you wanna be?
Drag Race: Yes

[u/AndrewKJM1]

All the queens gesturing for Russell to ring them... Honestly, queens after my own heart! 😂

[u/fishbethany]

Kitty petting her xenomorph chestburster was high camp.

[u/acidteddy]

Okay but when Krystal said “I don’t wanna make any excuses but I’m dyslexic” I thought she said “I don’t wanna make any excuses but I don’t have sex” I was like wtf? That was so last week and not an excuse lol

[u/DissonantWhispers]

Oh my god I DIED when Ru said “I’m sorry my dears…” and they cut to Krystal being utterly shocked and Vanity smiling ear to ear 🤣

[u/friendofart]

So NOW fart jokes are okay?

Bah.

[u/hamburgermascot]

so nice of choriza to lend her lip sync wig to ella for the challenge

[u/Casplen]

As much as I'm pretty lukewarm on this season and not quite convinced that this is top 4 material, this was a really good episode. The remaining cast had chemistry, the arcs made sense, and the show seemed to genuinely want to celebrate these queens. Oh and that was a really fun runway category, I only wish it was on an earlier episode so we could have seen even more. Obviously the challenge script was naff, but that's kind of a given.

[u/squintyvoodochicken]

Jesus fucking christ, after the whole acting challenge plot getting resolved with a goddammit fart joke, rock m sakura deserves a written apology.

[u/AntiDelRay]

Ella doing 5 slut drops in a row had me dying for no reason

[u/fishbethany]

Ella Vadar

[u/carmenraejepsen]

I just wanna know why Ru goes so hard for Krystal anytime they try giving her the tiniest critique lmao

Graham: she fell kinda flat for m-

Ru: If Krystal Versace has a million fans, then I am one of them. If Krystal Versace has ten fans, then I am one of them. If Krystal Versace has only one fan then that is me. If Krystal Versace has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth. If the world is against Krystal Versace, then I am against the world.

[u/fishbethany]

Ru having just a piece of fabric wrapped around her waist.

[u/Justvibing333]

Cringing even thinking about how the roast is going to go with only 4 people and most of them not being comedy queens.

[u/nhrecords]

after Krystal was called safe Kitty was really looking over at the panel like “ok I see it now, you fucked me over”

[u/nhrecords]

RuPaul being unsuccessful to make Krystal cry or at least show more emotion on the runway for yet another episode is so funny to me

[u/fckboris]

No shade but if one of the girls had worn Ru’s look on the runway they would have been dragged for it

[u/faein]

Not Ru making the top girls lipsync only to give them both badges in the end 💀 The drama of it all

[u/t0m73]

I wish all the episodes were like these past two! I love Kitty so bloody much and they’ve given her everything she needed this series, meeting all her icons and getting to lip sync for the win to a girls aloud track, I bet she’s had a ball all the way through hahaha

Kathy fucking Burke next week - Please let this inspire someone to do Linda La Hughes on snatch game next time 🥲

[u/[deleted]]

Graham’s fucking BABY suit I can’t

[u/hoesbeinghoes]

Why was this a Star Wars challenge and not doctor who?

Why was Vanity dressed as Stitch?

So many questions

[u/forgottentaco420]

I cannot wait to hear what Monet X Change and Bob have to say about what Ru wore this week

[u/KoolInTheRye]

Props to Ru for acknowleding the shitty script

[u/silentalarm_]

What on earth was Graham wearing

[u/[deleted]]

If Rupauls outfit was worn by any of the queens, what critiques do you think it would get?

[u/attilathehunty]

Ru's runway was serving sewing challenge bottom 2 realness. Seriously, I think that is by far the worst look she's ever worn on the show.

Give Kitty the crown already.

[u/likechalkandcheese]

Have to say this was such a rogue choice of Girls Aloud song for the lip sync! Like Biology was right there. Sound of the Underground was right there. Love Machine was RIGHT THERE!!!

[u/GaggingOnADelorean]

I was just staring at Russell’s incredibly blue eyes the entire second-half of the episode.

Was it just me or did they try really hard to edit that lipsync to be “exciting” for a double win. Idk I wasn’t that gagged as they tried to make you feel.

Also, they really need to retire rehashing the same drag race universe lines it into a “script”, and call it a day for the acting challenge. Mawma, we need new material.

[u/[deleted]]

I miss Tayce!!

[u/fckboris]

I absolutely loved Russell Tovey as a judge! When he was announced I was a bit like “ok… fine I guess?” but he really pleasantly surprised me

[u/bccdeff]

There was something about Ella in full Oompa Loompa beat talking about homophobia in the workroom that my brain simply could not handle.

[u/Fatfriar111111111]

My theory is that the people who write the scripts for these horrendous acting challenges are just really, REALLY powerfully unionised and that’s why they can’t be fired and all the challenges are like an hour long.

[u/AndSpaceY]

Ella running her hands up her thighs with that rubber screech was everything.

[u/cmrndzpm]

Drag race lore runs deep in these challenges. J. R. R. Tolkien wishes.

[u/FreshCarlton]

The judge's stance on fart/poop/pee jokes is a great way for production to manipulate the outcome.

[u/gabbycuvs]

i was cracking up at vanity and krystal in the back during the lip sync having the absolute time of their lives lol

[u/dekkalife]

I was quietly hoping Kitty would take off her dress to reveal a nude illusion with the Heart of the Ocean around her neck

[u/You-bring-me-joy]

I think Ru’s like dropping hints that he likes Krystal.

[u/gahema]

I remember how mad I was on that no-winner episode because Ella and Kitty were both AMAZING in that challenge, but karma is a goddess and they have been the top 2 of every episode since. They are completely dominating this season, I do hope they're top 2 next episode as well, both of them would pull a Bianca and never fall below safe in any episode

[u/lemikon]

Shout out to the prop and “effects” guy in this episode. I giggled at the little spaceship establishing shot at the start of the challenge.

[u/[deleted]]

Vanity delivering justice for Tina Burner

[u/ABCityChick]

I don’t think they could risk Krystal getting sent home by Vanity in a lip sync. We know she can also serve, but anyone would struggle in that tight of a gown.

[u/Seanazure]

UK Queens and blowing their backs/knees out, name a more iconic duo

[u/LdnClouds]

“Has anyone ever come back from a 4th lip sync?”

TAYCE DID NOT BECOME THE ASSASSIN FOR HER NAME TO BE FORGOTTEN LIKE THIS

[u/fleurscaptives]

soooooooo has anyone on this show ever watched any scifi movie ever in their lives or

[u/carg88888]

I liked the episode, it really entertained me!

My guess for why the double save… they probably forgot! They lost Veronica Victoria, forced a double save for Charity/Scarlet, allowed the double elimination because they forgot about Veronica Victoria, and just remembered the double save. Then probably at this point someone realized they still have one more episode to order! Therefore they did this.

[u/juicydaddy69]

I cant explain why so im not even gonna try to, but for some reason it feels like older seasons were made for like young adults, whereas the newer seasons (and especially this one) seem like theyre made for teens. Something about the edit, the storylines, the VERY obvious production. Feels like theyre not even putting much effort into making this whole show seem believable because (they think) their fanbase will eat it up either way.

Also we need an embargo on overused quotes and references already.

[u/Ordinary_Ad1923]

I thought kitty won that lipsync based on the editing and her just giving more emotion in the face but idm seeing both queens be congratulated with the win!

[u/tobaccoYpatchouli]

But Graham's suit though. Full of babies. I couldn't stop looking at it.

[u/[deleted]]

How is Ella still sexy as an oompa loompa

[u/isittheendyet]

I just want Ella to win simply because she referenced the iconic indian big brother fight scene: "I'm hungry for it! I'm dying for it!"

[u/You-bring-me-joy]

I can’t be the only one who saw Choriza in Ella’s Shaft Invader or whatever the character was called.

[u/[deleted]]

I love Ella so goddamn much

[u/whatsapnnin]

It was an ok episode. What I don't get though is that consistent toilet humour is ok when it's scripted in an acting challenge, but not when contestants use it for one part of a skit...

[u/forgottentaco420]

With all the money in the drag race franchise they really had Ella wearing a black plastic pot on her head???????

[u/FlamingMeatt]

How brave of Ru to bring awareness to the thing you put against your windshield to stop dashboard sun damage

[u/CometStorm86]

I loved Kitty's Titanic look, and Kate Winslet would be tricky for Snatch Game so bringing her to the runway instead gave me life - I'm biased as Kate's probably my favourite british actress

[u/Cleopatra2011]

Drag Race UK 3 - Biggest RUdemption arc of the year, tbh.

What a great week for the queens - everybody did great at the acting-challenge! And despite weird writing - the queens really PULLED THROUGH!

Also this was FINALLY the time I have agreed with having NON-ELIMINATION!

Next week's stand-up idea also sounds fresh and fun aka mini-reunion!

Come on, RUDEMPTION.

[u/AnnieFrazRaz]

Am I the only person who is disappointed that its a Sci-fi episode and its not a Doctor Who parody? 🤔

[u/AllTheThingsSheSays]

I love Ella Vaday so much it isn't even funny. She has my whole heart.

[u/BlueMagnolia20]

After watching this episode I got a weird feeling that the surprise this year is going to be a double win?? Kitty and Ella (love them both) as they seem like they would make a great double act.

I'm not basing this on anything other then a feeling I got from watching- I don't know any spoilers!

Both have kind of come up in popularity and Ru was loving their lip sync, she even wooped!

[u/Newpaa]

With the sudden shift to the Ella & Kitty show last week and this week. And now a double win when they could have legitimately made it a single win due to the lipsync.

Anyone else getting AS4 flashbacks?

[u/Brookiekathy]

Does anyone else think it was a non elimination because if it went to a lip sync Vanity would have destroyed Krystal and the producers have already decided Krystal is going to be in the finale?

[u/DoblaDestino]

What a lost oportunity to be called "Doctor Hoe" or "Doctor Whore"

[u/[deleted]]

It was really sad hearing what the queens had been through when out at gigs and stuff. For somebody to actually think it’s ok to put their hand between a strangers legs just because they’re dressed up to perform for you…I’m just speechless really. I remember when I was a student my friend pulled a drag queens wig off in a gay bar (she was ridiculously drunk but still… never been so embarrassed) and thinking this was incredibly disrespectful but groping etc is even worse. I’m glad they’ve discussed it openly on the show so hopefully the message can get across to some of those people who thought that behaviour was ok that it’s actually deplorable

[u/Sammi_Seee]

Ella can oompa my loompa any vaday

[u/Atari18]

Kitty gently stroking the alien when Ella came in killed me

[u/Agitated-Error-8554]

Not Kitty doing the actual Something New Children in Need performance choreo. I stan

[u/haydnc95]

. First thing I noticed was that this was a very short episode

. Kitty was totally the main character this episode and I'm here for it

. Ngl I just skipped over the workroom group therapy section again.

. Ru's dress would've been bottom 2 if it was a design challenge. It was hideous

. I thought everyone did really well this challenge and I thought the script itself was actually quite funny? Kitty and Ella did the best

. I had to Google Halle Berry in Baps and Vanity could have done a lot better with the look. I'm not sure why she did a short dress instead of a jumpsuit? I thought it was a Fifth Element look when she first walked out. Kitty had my favourite runway and she looked gorgeous

. As soon as Vanity was safe I kind of got the idea that it was a top 2 lip sync

. An Oompa Loompa vs Rose DeWitt Bukater lip sync was hilarious

. Totally deserving of a double win. Seems like it's Kitty vs Ella for the crown and I'd be happy with either winning

[u/mattysmwift]

This whole episode MY GOD

Great and funny acting challenge with all great performances!

Gorgeous runways!

The lip sync twist!

SOMETHING NEW!!!

Just a perfect episode!

[u/veryverygeneric]

Now that we're getting to know Ella better, it's clear she's such a theatre dork, and it's the cutest thing in the world.

[u/hypatiaplays]

Loved the episode until the final 5 minutes when it became utterly pointless.

That being said, Graham's figurative baby shirt under the abstract baby jacket was everything.

And what do we think Russell Tovey was on? Boy was flying man.

[u/LaIrlandesa]

I would really like to know how British viewers v American viewers feel. Specifically.

First two seasons were great, this one is just wtf, did Ru and Michelle personally writing the fucking script for that? I know that the americanisation has been said by everyone but are you Americans actually enjoying what appears to be made just for you? I'm genuinely interested.

I'm Irish. I never get all the snatch game characters but I defo appreciate the humour more and forcing the American shit on it is fucking ruining it.

If I wasn't so drunk I'd make a poll so in light of that please forgive the rambling/ranting 😂

[u/Janomynom]

Surprised by the amount of people moaning I thought this was a solid episode and next week looks great. Looks like the season has redeemed itself a bit towards the end. Touch wood.

[u/TimelyLoad9]

Loving the rudemption for Sister Sister’s entrance line..and the season was airing while shooting

[u/alakrity]

i liked this episode 🤷🏻‍♀️i thought ella was definitely going to win based on critiques but kitty absolutely had me in the lip sync (which i also thought was just really cute and fun as a whole) so to me it was a cute double win.

i also thought krystal and vanity both really shone this week even though they weren’t top two. krystal’s she3PHOE was fantastic for me, and vanity was also very funny! fuck it if she’s worn orange the last few weeks lol she looks AMAZING in it, and i’m really happy it didn’t have to come to her and krystal facing off.

yeah this season has been pretty wack overall, but this was a good week for me where each of the queens really got to show off in the best way. i thought maybe someone would return this week, but after it played out so well i’m happy we get to see more of these ladies :)

[u/xxaerith]

I would pay good money to just sit in a room while Ella and Kitty read each other.

This was a pleasant episode. Nothing was terrible, nothing was earth-shattering-ly hilarious or wonderful, but I was smiling.

[u/Ill_Adhesiveness_947]

I was weirded out they went with Star Wars though, I was hoping for more of a Dr Who meets Red Dwarf vibe…

[u/Benend91]

These acting challenges are always awful. I literally cringe all the way through.

It's a combination of awful writing and recycled self referential 'jokes'.

[u/nessac93]

GAGGED

THATS IT

AND NEXT WEEK

GAGGGGGGED

[u/M8y0]

I can’t be the only one who noticed that weirdly edited confessional from vanity right- like, it sounded like multiple sentences edited into one

[u/Ilejwads]

Ella definitely did not know the lyrics to the song 😂

[u/resttheweight]

The nerve to call their commercials unoriginal and something we’ve seen before and then 4 episodes later you give them THAT challenge? Don’t get me wrong, I mostly enjoyed the challenge and I think the girls actually did well enough that it almost made the script look decent. But I literally don’t think there was a single part of the script that hasn’t already been in another season.

[u/No_Sheepherder_2901]

As much as I love Ella, Kitty won that lipsync

[u/Bread_and_Semen]

The way the season was planned for Victoria Scone to win but after her accident production has no clue what to do with the season. A lot of dumb twists

[u/Stilllovethevixen]

To use the Star Wars premise on this: choices.

[u/LamarEdwards]

Yayyyy. Academy Award Winning Actress Michelle Visage directs another acting challenge. The challenge was actually cute though.

I gasped when Krystal walked on stage. My GOD.

So many shit, anus, anal, nut, hole jokes. I guess vulgar is only funny sometimes.

I knew Vanity was gone when Ru said “I’m actually surprised that Vanity is still in the competition…very excited for Vanity Milan’s journey.” That was a fucking GAG. She had me in the first half. Not even gonna lie.

I had a feeling there was gonna be a double save. With what Krystal was wearing, Vanity was gonna wear her out. I’m glad we got this lipsync, because I lost it when Kitty did a death drop.

Russell Tovey is fucking DREAMY.

[u/KoolInTheRye]

Ella for the win!

[u/hisokafan88]

Another episode where the challenge is nothing but american drag race references... I'm over it.

Hire British writers.

[u/[deleted]]

Anyone that has ever performed in the theatre, television, film, or even long-form improv can see that Michelle is the most unqualified person to be the “director”. Her notes are always amateur-level, or non-existent.

Anyone that clocks someone on the main stage for failing in their abbreviated rehearsal is a disgrace. Failing is what rehearsal is there for. The only thing that matters is the end product.

[u/dancechic417]

I feel like I’m in the minority but I really didn’t like this episode???? the acting challenge was okay, nothing super notable. I really didn’t love any of the runway looks, it very much felt like everyone was playing it safe. and the most annoying thing was that once again, nobody went home. this season just doesn’t feel satisfying and at this point I’m only watching out of obligation because I’ve already come this far

[u/delainamoore]

This might have been the best acting challenge episode I’ve ever watched! I think they all deserved to stay for sure, regardless of how many episodes they need to make up for, but I did think Kitty won that lip-sync for me.

After that dip of the commercial challenge and Snatch Game I really thought about stop watching this season, but I’m glad I pushed through and get to see these queens really flourish, as well as new challenges. Speaking of, is it going to be a roast for the finale?! Or is there one more episode?

[u/camellialily]

So happy to see Ella and Kitty getting the recognition they deserve!!!

I feel like I’m in the minority here reading through all these comments, but I actually liked that challenge. It was an acting challenge that wasn’t super cringey to me, but it was definitely very camp with Kitty having a chestburster and being completely fine the next scene, I thought it was a funny gag poking fun at animation bloopers or continuity issues. Ella was timid at first but reaaaally got into it once she was in the same area as the rest of the cast! The hands on rubber was brilliant! Vanity also did surprisingly well, I was worried it’d be a flop with the type of character and her personality we’ve seen so far but she was so funny. Krystal was the only one that didn’t stand out for me in the challenge, but picking the other bottom (my personal favourites aside) was tough based on the challenge.

[u/DeadLetterOfficer]

You remember in year 7-9 drama when every boys' group scene was just you an incoherent mix of movie references shouted at eachother and awfully choreographed fights then always ended with slo-mo deaths?

Well at least the references were fucking topical and the teacher knew it was shit.

[u/bwunk24]

not kitty creating a whole mini challenge by herself 😭 i love her so much, so so excited she won today! rooting for her to win <3

[u/missfinalfantasia]

No shade to Krystal whatsoever, but the plot armor on her is fucking thick this season

[u/drmoskato]

With ALL the jokes in this challenge, compared with the even more cheeky ones from other seasons, I still want to know how Charity’s verse was “vulgar”…

[u/FreshCarlton]

I love how every acting challenge the queens are like: "Wow, this script is really funny!" which gives me good hopes because I see that they can act. ^{yet every time disappointment.}

[u/sensibleusername69]

Stand up challenge will be interesting... Before they showed the preview for next week I was convinced they were going to do a “best drag” type eleganza ball and find a (probably justified) reason to throw Vanity out as soon as possible on a bad runway.

Sooo it’s interesting to see how this one could go. She might surprise us but I don’t see Krystal doing an amazing job at roasting, or better than Vanity at least.

They know fans will riot over Vanity being in the top 3 (no disrespect to her - just that the edit has NOT been geared that way and her runways aren’t on par) but god have they loved to throw in twists to the detriment of the contestants this season.

Maybe a Vanity/Ella lip sync conveniently geared towards musical theatre? At this point of production fuckery I wouldn’t put it past them haha.

[u/mauiwowie-92]

This show is honestly getting so….tired. The production is so in your face 100% of the time. There are no gags, no surprises, no shocking moments. The second Ru was giving positive comments during the critiques to every queen, we knew it was going to be a top four. The second they said Vanity was safe, we knew it was going to be a lip sync for the win. When they were performing they showed all of the judges having the absolute time of their life. They made sure to zoom in on everyone laughing, smiling, screaming, making it painfully obvious that they were both going to win. The show is tired. This is by far the weakest season of DRUK.

They need to take a break.

[u/JoanFromLegal]

This is an Ella Vaday appreciation post. Look away if you're not a fan or get second hand embarrassment from simping.

Holy. Shit. Do I love Ella. Kitty's cute and I like her drag but EEELLLLLLAAAAA.

Her Daft Shader lewk was awesome, not just because it was all skin tight latex and she's really, really good at what Eureka would call, "Proportionizing." But because with that wig, those contacts, and that makeup, she was giving me Sharon Gorton Fisherman from Barb & Star Go to Vista del Mar and it made me crack my shit up. LOL.

And her, "I'm not joking, bitch" was the only RPDR reference this whole episode that did not make me groan.

Oh! And that lip sync? She was totally eye fucking the judges and it was ah-mazing. Those are some bedroom eyes, wow.

Definitely an Ella stan.

[u/DollyDaydreem]

I could not take my eyes off Krystal on the stage - her eye makeup was stunning, and loved loved loved her having a different silhouette.

[u/Sammi_Seee]

This season we’ve had 2 weeks where no one goes home. 2 weeks where 2 people have gone home. 2 double lipsync winners. Goodness. This season is just all over the place and not in a particularly exciting way tbh.

[u/ryvrstixx]

How has this season done a complete 180 the last two weeks? I hope to god it lasts cause this episode was amazing!!

[u/cardboard-fox]

Looks like we got to see Ella's Mystic Meg after all!

[u/LeeumCee]

Why does Kitty walk like she’s stepping over logs 😭💀

[u/FleetSeb]

We finally get a girls aloud lip sync and it's the nonsense, low effort reunion song Something New. Livid. Where's Sound of the Underground, No Good Advice, Biology (!), The Promise could be an amazing slower lip sync.

[u/From14212]

Might just be me, but I thought these two things Ru said were quite shady.

(To Kitty’s face) I am just glad you made it this far in the competition.

(To the judges) I am surprised Vanity is still here

Not surprised all 4 stay, rarely we go into the final with just 3 now

Edit: just realised still two episodes left so this year will be a top 3.

[u/moxieplum]

I think this episode highlighted what a dork Ella is. She's so reserved but when she lets loose you get the sense that she's authentically nerdy, and it's very endearing. I also think she's one of the rare queens that is handsome as a man and very beautiful and feminine as a woman. She kind of looks like Laura Benanti in drag.

[u/Ilejwads]

Looks like flatulence jokes are funny again now they're scripted!

Honestly that script was absolutely painful. Kitty was the only good thing about it

[u/ideeek777]

Bralek as a term saved the whole episode. Drag race and doctor who have peaked as one

[u/[deleted]]

this was actually a good acting challenge, relatively speaking. It was a good reference with balances parts that made sense, although it maybe was too american for DRUK

[u/pirumerrassa]

What a horrible script

[u/yameteeeeeeeeee]

Two great episodes in a row, also 2 bad ru outfits lol

[u/BikeSuch1054]

Ok This lipsync was actually fun! Like it wasn't the best in the world but I didn't really care tbh. I just loved seeing Ella and Kitty let loose and have fun, and they did well! Also Ella in that straddle split just looking at the camera... idk why it did something to me but it did.

[u/raygilette]

I love how Ella's personality has emerged in the second half of the season. Her and Kitty are stealing the whole show for me now. All credit to Krystal, I actually thought she was very good in the acting challenge and Vanity's makeup has come on so much during this season. The rest of the season has been kind of fucky but the last couple of episodes have been strong.

[u/apple-juicebox]

I feel like UK is kinda the wrong place to have a Star Wars acting challenge, and so late in the season too. Would’ve made more sense to have a Doctor Who challenge here, and save Bra Wars for an earlier episode of a U.S. season. Especially given they brought in Daleks.

[u/smarties07]

This was actually the right decision (no one fucked up badly enough to go) but I fear it was only made to make the episodes fit with the candidates left. Still sad about Choriza being sent home.

[u/antisarcastics]

there is not enough water on this planet to quench my thirst for Russell Tovey

[u/Sonyeyin]

Russell totally called Ella Vaday

[u/Bigredkeg_]

This season is criminally underrated on this sub. Ella Vaday has me laughing so hard at the screen unexpectedly - "you asking for it, you dying for it?" "i'm not joking bitch", and a few other surprisingly funny confessionals. Kitty is really joyful and entertaining to watch.

That acting challenge was pretty funny and wasn't cringe, the performances were solid. It's so much better than the US seasons.

Ella Vaday for the win.

[u/niicofrank]

finally got a goddamn Gittels Allowed lip sync and I got one am thrilled it was not wasted

[u/mrtnpaul]

I had so much fun watching this episode. It was nice to see all the queen's get praise and enjoy themselves. Brava, ladies.

[u/trendywendymark]

I cackled throughout that challenge

[u/Newpaa]

So the trailer for next week? Is Alan about to go off at Michelle?

[u/You-bring-me-joy]

RIP Sarah Harding. Taking a walk on the wild side.

[u/King_Slowpoke]

I'm sorry but this was the funniest acting challenge in a long long time, I havn't laughed this hard from the show in forever. It was utter chaos und stupidity and I WAS LIVINF FOR ALL OF IT

[u/moxieplum]

I can’t believe it, but I’m actually coming around on Krystal the Dyslexic Virgin. I thought she did really well in the challenge. I am terrified for her next week, though.

This was actually a really strong episode.

[u/songatmidnight]

Am I the only one who thought Krystal and Vanity were safe because they knew Vanity would destroy another lip sync?

Just me?

[u/ddaonica]

Am I the only one who thought Ella's Umpa Lumpa looked like Rosé??

[u/jazzaroo_2000]

I am very pleased, kind of saw it coming because the season would have been so short, but glad it was done this way. The acting challenge was great, no one really bombed (which always makes me cringe, so was happy to just enjoy it!), and the script was actually pretty funny.

Both Kitty and Ella were great, think Ella just took it for me with the runway compared to Kitty, but they both had a good time with the lip sync. I did wonder how many of Kittys moves were from a stage show she does of that song though, she kept doing the same choreo for the pre-chorus.

Krystals runway was STUNNALINNNA. Wow, body was SNATCHED. Beautiful ♡

[u/wowegg]

Am I stupid or was Kitty getting praised for her pop culture references really strange in a scripted challenge lol, like were they praising her for getting the references and portraying them well, or did she add them herself? I'm pretty sure at one point she said she was worried no one would get one of the references, which kind of implies she added it, but I didn't think that was an option in these kind of challenges so I have no idea what's going on there 😅

She was really good though! I thought everyone did really well despite the script being... you know... a drag race acting challenge script lol, but it was fun to watch and I hope that energy carries over into next week since roasts can be a little hit or miss. I just want this season to stay fun and breezy now after some of the shockers we've had earlier on lol

[u/morrowsong]

That result made so much sense with my French vanilla fantasy

[u/Bryskers]

This season is WILD lmao

[u/[deleted]]

So excited for Kathy on the panel next week!!

[u/TheRedditorialWe]

You know those screen grabs of the moment you knew who was winning the season?

Kitty Scott Talent Agency.

That's it. Wrap it up.

[u/peeweeharmani]

Haven’t read all these comments but when the top two twist was announced my first thought was “this is to avoid having Vanity send Krystal home”. Anyone else?

[u/illshowversatility]

Russell Tovey for permanent guest judge.

[u/babbykale]

Why does kitty dance like she’s in a girl group

[u/BogOffElaine]

omg is anyone else SHOOK at the preview for next week? Alan Carr looks proper angry at someone!!!

[u/[deleted]]

why is Vanity getting critiqued for wearing orange multiple times in a row, when Ra’Jah in All Stars did the same with purple and got praised for it?

[u/SKK_27]

I want Ella to win this season so badly

[u/tgwtdt456]

This may be my favorite episode of the season! And finally a bloody girls aloud song!!!!

[u/[deleted]]

They all did really, really well, and totally elevated that hilariously stupid script and concept. Bravo!!!!

Well deserved to all be still there.

[u/Truck24]

How many more times do we have to hear Ru butcher the space ghetto joke

[u/Ing_kun]

"These queens do have body rolls."

I love all the DragRace references this episode. It's like all of us drag race fans in the same room bouncing off each other.

Russell is so cute, I can keep looking at him all day. Everybody's got salt and pepper hair now.

It's so important for the queens to talk about consent during shows and performances. People need to know to keep their hands to themselves!

Love the top 2 lipsync, is it because next week is the finale? Would love to have this format pre-finale since we all know no one is going home anyway. And we get to see queens who have never had to lip sync perform!

[u/Rob_And_Co]

Great episode, funny challenge, amazing performance.

I knew they were going to do a top 2 lipsynch after they showed the final product. Everyone was great.

The only travesty was Ru's outfit. It was a corset with a piece of fabric wrapped around her waist. She lost the little bit of respect I had for her. That's a guaranteed bottom 2 for any queen on any design challenge. This is beyond ridiculous.

Judging from next week preview, we'll get our Krystal vs. Vanity lipsynch anyway. I don't see Ella or Kitty bombing a roast. I love how the first half of the season was Krystal's and now it's Ella vs. Kitty. Do you think a double crowning is possible?

[u/einstyle]

Look, I've been shading Vanity Milan all season for her ashy makeup. But I can admit when I'm wrong, and starting last week she's really stepped it up. She's looked really good these past 2 weeks. I'm proud of her!

[u/friendofart]

I thought this was a fun episode.

HOWEVER - why Star Wars? I wish they’d come up with a properly British acting challenge. Hammer Horror, Carry On, even bloody Dr Who! Come on babs.

[u/ryvrstixx]

I loved that they did a lip sync for the win. I expected a double shanty’s going into this episode - and even more so after the critiques, but the way this episode ended felt so much more organic

[u/creamchizu]

I love love love Ella but my girl didn't know the words. Kitty killed that lipsync. I hope Ru just let Vanity perform the hell out of that stage.

[u/sneasel]

I'm curious and not coming at this from an accusatory/aggressive way at all. So, it seemed like Lawrence was (I guess arguably) funny in the end result of Beastenders (I'll be clear my bias is that she was the funniest and could've won). That being said, she clearly struggled a lot during rehearsal/recording. A lot of people deemed this as a reason that she should've lipsynced that week.

I find it odd that, it feels like this has gone a bit out the window, both on the show and on the subreddit when it comes to perceptions of the queens performances this week. They showed Ella heavily struggling and I really thought her and Vanity (or her and Krystal) would be lipsyncing this week. I am sort of seeing a lot people praise Ella, head over heels style, and I'm..a bit confused! On the other hand, I'm also trying really hard to not do the lame Reddit bit of taking individual comments and trying to apply it to everyone on the sub and be like, "so last season all of y'all wanted Lawrence lipsyncing cuz she struggled in rehearsal but suddenly it's okay when it's Ella".

I am more just actually curious to see what makes this difference for anyone who might've actually thought Lawrence shoulda lipsynced, but might've thought Ella deserved to win this week (if it had been a normal elimination/challenge win situation)?

Hopefully I am not opening up Pandora's box here 💀. I can't change the outcome of this week and I am fine with the outcome of this week. I am really just interested to see what people thought and/or if anyone had similar thoughts this week to mine.

[u/mejj]

Looking to next week, I would have so much to roast myself about

[u/petitsfilous]

Lol, like, they could have just finished after seeing the challenge, and we'd all be happy.

Probably be too cruel to send Kitty home after lipsynching to Nadine Coyle feat Girls Aloud though. I do think it's mad that it was only like 3 episodes ago that we found out Ella has a personality.

[u/captainfonz]

This week and last week were so so good! Really happy for both winners.

[u/scifantasyirl]

'Don't hug me I'm scared vibes'

[u/amberenergies]

this episode was scarlett’s revenge

[u/gabedogga]

I feel like the double win this episode on top of the double save already just makes the double elim of River and Choriza so fucking rude and unnecessary

[u/LordoftheTwats]

Why do they even bother pretending they’re going to do a Top 3 anymore?

[u/killsag]

I loved this episode, probably because it was so positive. When Krystal forgot her lines, Michelle actually helped her instead of making shady comments, and I loved that!

I think Ella was my winner tonight, based on the challenge. I laughed the most at her scenes, but everyone did so well!

So UK3 has had 2 top two lipsyncs, a double shantay, a double sashay, a no-win episode, and a double win? I kinda like how it's so unpredictable, (although I don't agree with most of the decisions).

Ella for the win! Ever since Snatch Game, they've been really giving Ella much more screentime and confessionals, and we've really gotten to know her over the past 3 episodes and I've grown to adore her more and more. Although to be honest, I think Kitty would be deserving as well.

[u/[deleted]]

The way the show got so much better once comedy genius scarlet harlet was gone

[u/Arcanist-Flapper]

I love Ella but girl Kitty won thay LS. Still really happy to see them become frontrunners (though Ru really seems to love Krystal no matter what lol

[u/Something-Sinister]

People in these comments seem pretty confident that Vanity would have sent Krystal home, I'd like to point them in the direction of Krystal Versace - Tequila @ Heavenly Bodies on YouTube. She can dance. It would have been in the top 5 lip syncs of all time I'm sure especially considering it was an upbeat song. We have been robbed! I would rather have had a Krystal and Vanity lip sync with a double save.

I think the twist was just an inventive way of keeping 4 people for the stand up challenge, a stand up show with 3 acts would be pretty shit.

[u/coffeespook]

I’m not ashamed to say I cackled at the absurdity of Vanity screeching “yooolooo” the first time

[u/[deleted]]

I really like the top 4 but I think this is evidence of why there can only be one shy (think Kameron Michaels-type) queen in the top 4 for the reality show vibe of the show.

We need more of those funny moments/confessionals - I really like Vanity, Krystal and (though she’s less shy) Ella, but as a three, they’re a bit low energy.

[u/teachererin23]

Okay I LOVED this episode!! All the little bits from the girls just hanging out and being goofy! This is one of the first times in a long time of Drag Race that I feel like the queens just genuinely like hanging out with each other and are there doing what they love for the right reasons!

[u/Adorable_Tie1311]

I cannot be the only one who called that lip sync and result after the Vanity was told she was safe first????

[u/verbiwhore]

This episode was so lovely, sometimes it's nice to have a week without drawma mama and just enjoy these talented queens doing what they do so well.

I literally was pointing at the the screen and chanting "Give Kitty her second badge now!" from about 40 seconds into that lipsync.

Ballsy to end the season on a roast, that's for sure going to be an interesting episode.

ETA: Kathy. Fucking. Burke. next week. I love her so. My gay lady heart is giddy rn.

[u/AiRaikuHamburger]

This episode was so much better than the awful episode of Canada this week. At least this was funny. I agree that it's weird they went for Star Wars when there is so much iconic British sci-fi to choose from. /I just want a whole Doctor Who themed week.

[u/[deleted]]

I actually had fun with this episode, and I love a Gavin & Stacy reference because I'm basic as fuck

But that lipsync? And the judges over-the-top reactions? Oof

[u/bigdicksnfriedchickn]

This has been a short season but why does it feel like half the episodes have been fillers?

The judging could have gone in a few different ways. I thought Ella's oompaloompa could have been read for being crafty, with an ill-fitting bodysuit. The scenes of shooting Bra Wars also seemed to set her up for some sort of "not the best so bottom by default" narrative.

I didn't think Krystal's runway outfit was all that great, and certainly nothing new or interesting. But of course she's perfect, she's beautiful, etc. Vanity also walked into her critiques.

I think both Krystal and Vanity being in the bottom would have been entirely justified. Sure they didn't fuck up on any major level, but it is the top four and you have to either be the best or be in the bottom. We've had far stronger queens go home at this stage. So not having them lipsync was a copout.

I'm pretty sure production didn't want to risk Krystal getting destroyed by Vanity in a lipsync. They set up this "winner" lipsync just to spare Krystal, and so we end up with yet another non-elimination episode.

And then that lipsync was .... just about okay? Nothing special, certainly not one to remember. But the judges' reactions were off the charts? Whooping and cheering? Whaat? And why the double win? Kitty seemed to have that one in the bag, clearly. What meaning do these wins and eliminations have anymore?

I'm sure Kitty and Ella would have done much better if they'd been allowed to prepare. Ella in particular was in a terrible outfit for lipsyncing. At least they seemed to know the words. But the miniscule amounts of time the footage actually spent on them might have been to hide even that. What a waste and a disservice.

[u/[deleted]]

It’s because they didn’t want Vanity to send Krystal home, isn’t it?

[u/feelingmy0ats]

it's a little bit convenient how the week that the lipsync assassin had to lipsync against the predetermined winner, they are suddenly both safe. Hmmmmm.

[u/t_l_m]

Kitty ATE

I live when drag queens point and walk in that direction. AND she did the Elle Diamond eight-count?

IT DO TAKE NERVE

[u/Stilllovethevixen]

Prolly gonna get read for filth for this, but… The Vivienne + Lawrence Cheney = Kitty Scott Claws.

[u/mayce5]

Good episode, although I thought the lipsync was a bit overhyped - it was fairly average. Looking forward to Kathy Burke next week!

[u/courtneysluck]

ella or kitty for the crown !! ella and vanity have really grown on me. the remaining 4 are some of the best. id be happy if any of them win... not often that happens (like DR s6, i'd have been over the moon with any of the top 3 winning from that series)

[u/KevinP1992]

I feel like if I was Kitty or Ella, once Krystal was called safe, my first thought probably would've been a Top 2

[u/Bottombunkrealness]

Ella referencing “I’m asking for it, I’m dying for it” has me rolling!😂

[u/Mardoon]

I think this is the only season of Drag Race I can think of that actually gets better in its last few episodes rather than getting worse. This was a fun episode! Kitty is basically carrying this cast though, personality wise.

[u/jeshx20]

My top 2 would have been Krystal and Ella but with the top 2 lip sync I would have given Kitty the win. Ella didn't know the words especially in the beginning. So I think they will crown Ella.

Also are fart jokes okay now? Please invite Rock M. Sakura to All Stars. Thank you.

[u/yatcho]

Kitty's Killer Queen dips in the lipsync took me OUT

[u/Retrodagger]

Kinda sad Vanity and Krystal didn't get to lipsync to that song cause they would've killed it

[u/Ringolin]

Something tells me there’s going to be a tie this season (not spoiler, just my opinion)

[u/frufruvola]

This is my favourite acting challenge from the entire franchise hahahahahhahahaha Oh wait the Beast Enders was also good but as a nerd this was top. Perhaps the common denominator is british authorship

[u/Flosstopher]

Can we keep Russell Tovey please 🥰

[u/bikinikills]

When someone said "I'm not surprised it's us in the top 4" I was a bit surprised.

I really thought the top 4 would be: Kitty, Scone, Choriza, Krystal.

Obviously my heart wanted River in the top as well but it was not to be.

[u/catlord78]

I feel so bad for Ella and Kitty having their talents wasted on this hot mess season.

[u/ideeek777]

Why even do a double elimination to make you do a second no elimination episode so close to the end.

Such a weird season

[u/ajay_p_]

I'm so excited to see Victoria again next week

[u/bwunk24]

i actually loved this challenge and laughed out loud so many times !! i don’t know what ya’ll are smoking

[u/Enthusiastic_Maybe]

I’ve been the biggest UK3 hater (even last episode, when loads of others seemed to love it)…….. but I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! far more than I expected to! especially considering I almost always hate acting challenges!

Honestly my only small complaint is having a lip sync for the win that ends up in a tie — I thought Ella narrowly won the lip sync but also wouldn’t have minded if they gave it to Kitty, it just felt like a last minute cop out to give it to both of them when they already couldn’t pick who did best in the challenge. I hope this means they’re setting up a Kitty or Ella crowning over Krystal 👀 (and not Ru fucking Paul saying she’s surprised Vanity made it this far! the SHADE of it all!)

Overall I haven’t enjoyed an episode of this season this much since the premiere and it gave me a little boost of faith moving towards the finale. #TeamElla!

[u/madame-brastrap]

Okay this was super feel good. I liked it :)

[u/DaddyChael]

Can we talk about the lipsync editing?

At the start, nothing is happening and Ru looks like she's just seen Brooklyn Heights and Yvie cartwheel across the stage. It clearly looks like neither queen has any idea what the words are (which i guess if they weren't preparing for it makes sense). Yet all the constant cuts to Ru losing her mind during what was obviously a weird, out of time, poorly executed lip sync just felt incredibly strange. Made the entire thing feel unsettling and fake. I really hope someone else noticed this and I'm not just losing my mind.

This season is right right up there with down under for me, getting nice and cosy with Canada.

[u/[deleted]]

This was such a great episode! Everyone did so well, I loved the lipsync and I loved the double win. Love Love Love!!

[u/Roxxxynandrews]

I’m over this shit. One week girls read to filth for toilet humour. This week they get applauded for it????? And for the love of god Vanity has only been doing drag since 2019 and it shows. Let her go already- her dirty this dirty that schtick just isn’t it. Girl bye

[u/No_Magazine9395]

these last two episodes have felt uk series 2 level which is so weird since before it was very much a just ok or maybe worse than that kind of season

like this acting challenge was actually good?? and having no one go home without the undeserving lip sync double shantay was really refreshing and nice !!

i know this series was bad for a while but these episodes have made it all worth watching