The end is almost here, Drag Race fans. The last Maxi Challenge of the season happened this week on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 12. So, at this point, it's now a battle to the finish.
Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Eureka O'Hara, and Kameron Michaels battled it out over these last few months to make it to the penultimate competition episode. Final 4 was in their grasp, but a spot in the finale was never certain. Would RuPaul bring back the lip sync for the crown challenge? Or, would it revert back to the previous format?
The remaining queens gave it their all during the "American" dance number and wowed the judges. Their final looks were also on point. But, did anyone get eliminated?
In a four-way lip sync in front of the judges, no one was eliminated from the competition! All four will head into the finale and compete against each other for the crown.
Also making up the round included one contestant breaking out into tears, a surprise appearance on a podcast, and one queen regretting their past action.
Below, we picked out 13 moments from "American" that made us want to dance, sing, and rewatch some more. What was your favorite moment?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 airs Thursdays on VH1 at 8/7c.
13.
Elephant Noises
For someone who calls herself the "Elephant Queen," Eureka isn't that great at making elephant noises. Todrick and team asked her to make some noises during her verse, but she failed miserably at getting the sound right. The attempts, however, were hilariously successful.
12.
The Parents Are Fighting
Kameron inadvertently caused a lot of drama, even though she did nothing at all. Asia and Eureka broke out into another argument over Karmeron not wanting to sing her part. We always love a good bit of drama!
11.
Surprised
There's a part of Eureka that is surprised about how far she made it into RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10. That part of her body turned out to be her chest! She channeled Karen from Mean Girls to show the judges exactly where she felt it.
10.
Here One Minute, Gone The Next
Throughout the entire season, Kameron Michaels isolated herself on the other side of the Werk Room to do her makeup. Now that only four people are left, she decided to join the queens and put on their makeup together. Unfortunately, we shouldn't have underestimated Kameron's introverted and dramatic side. She picked up her stuff and left the queens! (So cold.)
9.
Oh My 'Lanta!
If there was one line delivered that symbolized the surprise of the dance challenge, it would be Eureka's expression. She was shocked and left in awe over how much dancing would be required. And, after seeing Aquaria rehearse, it left her speechless.
8.
Regrets
During RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 11, Asia put her feelings on the table and told the judges that she didn't think Miz Cracker was a star. Now that Miz Cracker has been eliminated, Asia regrets the words she said. It was good to see some remorse with Asia because those words were mean and thoughtless.
7.
Past Troubles
Eureka O'Hara is a queen who likes to talk and share; she did just that during RuPaul's podcast with Michelle Visage. The pageant queen opened up over the anxiety she felt returning to the competition and overcoming her challenges. This raw and real Eureka was a pleasant surprise to see because there was no drama overshadowing her thoughts.
6.
Talking To The Past
RuPaul loves to have the queens speak to their childhood selves about their time in the competition. Sure, this scene might be the cheesiest part of the season; however, it was heartwarming to watch the queens open up and give sound advice to their past selves. Plus, can we talk about baby Aquaria? She was a drag queen in the making even then.
5.
Aquaria Wants The Tweeterhead
Aquaria has become more quippy as the weeks go on. She's sharing her personality with the judges in big ways, like during the podcast. She wants the Tweeterhead statue so bad she would hit RuPaul and Michelle Visage on the heads to take it. That is commitment!
4.
Final Runway
The queens KILLED the final runway! Aquaria, Eureka, Kameron, and Asia all wore fabulous gowns that brought out their inner star. These might be the best looks of the season.
3.
American
While the final number wasn't as great as "Kitty Girls," "The Realness" or "Read U Wrote U," this number was just as fun. The lyrics were well-written, their singing was better than the Cher number, and they kept up their dancing with the professionals. "American" could be argued to be in the Top 5 RuPaul song performances.
2.
Overwhelmed Aquaria
Happiness CAN overcome competitiveness, and we saw just that during the rehearsals. Aquaria was so happy to have made it to the Top 4 that she starts crying during the rehearsals. Seeing Aquaria show emotion and pure joy to have realized a dream was a heartwarming moment. You could feel the joy in her.
1.
Lip Sync For The Crown Is Back!
Don't get me wrong, the previous format of the original songs and chats with the eliminated queens was fun for the finale. BUT, the lip sync for the crown is so much better! When the format was executed during RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9, the finale was electric! We were kept at the edge of our seats to see which queens would win their battles and snatch the crown at the end. Luckily, it seems this will return since four are moving to the end. Let the tournament begin.
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