RuPaul’s celebrity drag race is an American reality competition series that streams on VH1. However, instead of contesting for the hopes of slaying hands on the crown as the next drag superstar, the new spinoff includes celebrities competing for charity. While the first season aired in 2020, the second season took a hit due to the pandemic and was recently streamed in August.
The contestants are covered under tons of makeup and ginormous wigs to hide their secret identities. A lip-sync performance then ensues where each performer is eliminated in the subsequent rounds, and the last standing contender wins the masquerade.
The battles are fun to watch. Tom Hollands’ lip-sync performance holds no candle to these, or it might be a close second.
How Is The Second Season Different From The First?
A group of 3 contestants has been changed to 9. While the challenge earlier was short-timed, the new season primarily features a season-long ongoing competition. The identity is revealed once the performer is no longer a part of the competition.
It’s been speculated that the new format bears some resemblance to the TV series – The Masked Singer. Some people even like the new season better than the previous one, claiming a more interesting format.
RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Episode 5 Recap
The episode saw celebs following the theme – I Love the 90s. The queens took the audience on a crazy, sexy, cool journey back in time”. The Queen Supremes were Juju Bee, Monet X Change, and Brooke Lynn Hytes.
The contenders dressed up as iconic 90s artists and performed their songs, ranging from the classic girl’s band- Spice Girls to the famous singer Britney Spears.
Poppy Love enacted the song Wannabe by Spice Girls, having her costume changed 5 times, depicting the five artists in the band. The efforts and the choreography were brilliant.
The next contestant Donna Bellissima lip-synced the song Sin Wagon by The Chicks. The costumes, the theatrics, and the energy all came together to form the whole package. The expressions were on point. The red dress was the ultimate highlight.
Chic-Li-Fay presented a beautiful Aladdin-based theme dance that had everyone hooked. she performed the song Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera. While her previous performances included a bit of comedy appeal, this latest dance didn’t have that. The dance was sensual and alluring, creating an enchanting effect.
Coming up next was Chakra 7 performing on Doo Wop by Lauryn Hill. The hair and makeup were immaculate. The development from their first performance to this is very clearly visible.
The last performer was Thirsty Von Trap, lip-syncing on the iconic pop queen Britney Spears’ song Crazy. The story and the play were everything. Her costume was super cute, almost making her look like a doppelgänger of Britney Spears.
All the performances were sexy, funny, and applaudable. A surprising twist was later revealed after all the performances. The identities of all the performers were released rather than just eliminated. The secret is now out!
The top two contestants were declared – Donna and Chakra, who then competed against each other. Miss Donna Bellissima emerged as the final winner of this maxi-challenge.
The Revelations:
The first revelation was by Chakra 7, who is actually Tatyana Ali, the famous actress known for her role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
1990s classic boy band – The Backstreet boys sent one of their boys to take part in the drag race, and it was none other than the singer AJ McLean. It came as a shock to everybody, and he called the stage his “happy place”.
The first performer of the night, Thirsty Von Trap, was revealed as Mark Indelicato, who is an actor, singer, fashion blogger, and photographer best known for his role in the ABC comedy series Ugly Betty.
The previous episodes winner Donna Bellissima revealed herself as none other than Daniel Franzese. He is an actor, comedian, and activist who has played in several iconic movies. He came out of the closet in 2014 and had his own show.
Lastly, Chic-Li-Fay revealed himself as Kevin McHale, who has acted in comedy-drama series like Glee while also being one of the lead vocalists of the boy band NLT, now broken up.
RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
Now that the audience knows who is the person behind the drag persona, the entertainment has intensified. A recently released sneak-peek of episode 6 by RuPaul’s Drag Race showed the increasing pressure on all the contestants. Tonight our queens will be performing a group and solo performance from the Drag Race songbook.
The stakes are high and the entertainment even higher. The category for episode 6 is RuPaul-A-Palooza! The competition is going to be intense as it might be the second last episode before the final winner is declared.
The performances need to be even more capturing and enchanting now when the secret disguises are out, and everybody knows who their contender is.
The episode starts with a recap of the previous episode, number 5, as well as the backstage drama. Then all the girls gather together to give a drag-tastic performance. Although the choreography was alluring, the dance was a bit off-key.
The episode starts with a performance by Thirsty Von Trap, who looks on point. The fit, the hair, and the makeup are absolutely spot on. Her walk is completely captivating.
The next dance by Chakra 7 was cute with a lovely concept. she looks absolutely adorable, showing energetic dance moves. The next in line comes Chic-Li-Fay, who performed on RuPaul’s classic hit Peanut Butter. The dance was fun and entertaining.
Poppy Love gave a strong and dominating performance, while also including a little Backstreet Boys dance step. That moment made the whole dance lovely. The last dance presentation by Donna Bellissima was sexy and alluring.
The Results: The winner for this round was crowned Chakra 7 while simultaneously announcing Chic-Li-Fay and Poppy Love as safe. The bottom two contestants – Thirsty Von Trap and Donna Bellissima, then went onto a lip-sync elimination round. 
The elimination round was won by Von Trap, while Miss Donna’s journey ended here.
What to Expect From RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Episode 7?
The final episode is titled – Yaaas Gaga where the contestants will perform songs from the iconic singer Lady Gaga’s songbook. The winner would take with them 100,000$ to donate to a charity of their choice. No further details have been circulated in this regard.
Where to Watch RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2? Online Streaming Details
While season 1 is available on Netflix, the second season of RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race is available on VH1 with subscription. It is also streamed on WOW Presents Plus.
When Will RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Episode 7 Release?
RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race Season 2 Episode 7 is set to be released on 24 October. As of now, only 7 episodes are lined up in season 2, and it’s not long before the world knows who is crowned America’s Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.
