IMHO | Drag Race UK Series 2 Episode 5 Review! RuRuvision!

[@DynamicSimmer]

Alexis in this Jessica Rabbit gig is THE MOMENT!!

[@dustinkeo6667]

I was about to comment that!

[@literaltruth]

That wasn't a wig that RuPaul was wearing. She was so angry at Ginny Lemon quitting that she scalped her and wore the scalp as a warning to the other contestants that they better not pull that same shit.

[@jakecohen7080]

Wait that’s so weird I like can’t find Chan’s waist ANYWHERE????

[@jae7798]

she left it on the studio, you can find it with wowpresents+ ✨

[@jakecohen7080]

@@jae7798 🤞🏻

[@owen11xo]

you're editing last episode was so good it took me a whole lil minute to assure myself chan is actually there this time

[@nobu9705]

The way Darby is throwing a shadow on Chan's body via special effects and the acting and timing when they "touch" and turn their heads "toward each other", it is truly masterful

[@Piegusek1406]

I wasn’t convinced until Aunty touched Darby’s ring, that reassured me and now I can sleep at night

[@ihateberwald]

S14 finished filming early because Rupaul decided to crown Chan after 2 episodes

[@aeris44]

What are you talking about? It’s obvious Derby and Alexis are visiting the set for the makeover challenge. They’re not slick.

[@alexandriteqween9760]

Hiii Berwald 😳🔥

[@dezsessomes8615]

Chan about to die so r-u probably wanted her to be happy

[@josiahpetrain949]

@@dezsessomes8615 love the reference

[@Jellie64]

The wigs on this episode are absolutely amazing.

[@BlueyMcPhluey]

hold up... they're big!

[@haleyjadelovethatname]

@@BlueyMcPhluey uhhh they Big!

[@Javier-zw9sx]

Petition for Chan to start doing a little Shuga Cain impression every episode

[@jessepretorius1456]

PLEASE

[@alexcarlson4344]

Omg yes hunny!!!!!!

[@MrJasonshores364]

The whole "customer is always right" thing was invented in England at the first ever department store. It was from a time when the only people shopping were HIGH class, society people and the workers were of the lower class. So the rule came to be and yes, it needs to be abolished. I love you ladies. Thank you for everything you do!

[@Embella123]

I feel so bad for the queens who were struggling financially and at the same time feeling the pressure to invest more in their looks. This show doesn't have any prize money. I really believe the show should give them an allowance for their wardrobe if it's going to be judged and there is no prize. Joe Black said she sold a lot of her drag race outfits during quarantine to pay for rent since she thought her time on the show was over. I hope they all make lots of money from gigs when things are better.

[@DaCotaMonteiro]

i miss chan singing "THE CAUCASIAN LIFESTYLE" after darby tells her stories

[@HeyLetsDoAThing]

Ru’s H&M rant will go down in drag race herstory, but it does make me a little sad that we’ve lost a lot of that original drag edge. You’re already expected to have dozens of unique and custom looks matching all sorts of themes, and then you’re expected to keep stepping it up compared to past seasons where contestants often spent tens of thousands of dollars for custom outfits made by expensive and overwhelmingly talented designers. Even for queens who do have design experience, it’s daunting to have to design outfits against some of Chicago and New York and LA’s best designers and costumers who often have had personal friendships and business relationships with their cities’ big queens for years. That said, none of that has helped Tina Burner, so there’s still no accounting for taste. And besides Violet, none of the queens who won were purely look queens anyway, so it isn’t really that bad or big of a deal.

[@iain9757]

THIS

[@uriah8137]

“None of that has helped Tina Burner” I’m fucking cackling lmaoooo

[@electraheart7745]

TEA. I saw this on twitter and Reddit lol

[@owen11xo]

Not to be that girl but Celine won Eurovision for Switzerland not Sweden. Other than that you did a really good rundown of the contest though for people that don't know!

[@AlexisBevels]

Thank you!!! I will be issuing an apology to Celine and Switzerland next ep. ❤️

[@annas2265]

I never want to be that girl, but it was hard to hold back the - THESEARENOTTHERIGHTFACTS - brewing inside me XD

[@AgenderBee]

Oof I was about to comment that, glad I wasnt the only one. Switzerland founded ESC even.

[@MyKeyMoonShine]

The eurovision used to be entirely public voting but there was a lot of accusations of political voting. So now it's 50% public and 50% by a panel of music experts from each country. I don't think this really made a huge difference to the voting issues but it makes it more dramatic so I'm all for it. I love how the UK almost always comes either last or close to last.

[@hexmaniacciaran]

to be fair, the UK always sends someone shit - the year they had Andrew Lloyd Webber write a song and have a good singer do it the UK cracked top 5

[@MyKeyMoonShine]

@@hexmaniacciaran true but there have been a couple of years where our act was at least OK and we still came like last or second to last. I don't think the UK wants to host it though.

[@teillean]

I was so sad Joe came back just to get eliminated, and I’m gonna miss Veronica, but oh my god was Bimini fantastic this week

[@peter_porpoise6294]

I care more about this than actual drag race

[@pugsley9618]

I don't even watch UK but I watch this every week

[@jrreplays77]

As someone who has worked in customer service throughout the pandemic, I can say that customer entitlement has gotten worse🙃🙃🙃

[@singingfarmer]

I can't tell if chan is there in person or they are really just getting good at editing her in

[@yusususuf]

when darby appreciated alexis's joke and they held hands for a fleeting moment.. c'mon Charmed sisters ready to overcome their troubles, cast a spell, and banish Belthazor back to hell 53:34

[@mazennnnnn]

Only realised Aunty was there when she touched Darby’s rings😂 thought I was tripping for a second

[@YerriLauj]

sammeee. was staring hardcore to see if she was real or not. lmao

[@Jaqexizr]

this was Alexis's episode they made a crabs joke and a UK? joke Also this Jessica Rabbit look 💕

[@TheArtesianWells]

WOW I’m so early people might confuse me for Joe Black leaving Drag Race!

[@mikaylabella-bonney4805]

YAY chans back from the Olympics and alexis look like Jessica rabbit STUNNING!

[@viszzz3133]

They didn't even tell us how Chan's winter olympics (training?) went :/

[@cannotthinkofausername6379]

As soon as Rupaul said UK Hun I instantly thought of Alexis 😂😂

[@niko4570]

not aunty getting the asian treatment on Drag race

[@Eternalbleedingheartsclub]

I felt Ru was being just so unfair with judging this week. Like I know you don't like basic but you're a millionaire and these queen's have been out of work for 7 months. Joe has even said that he could either choose between a custom dress or food to eat. That's how dire it was for some people and yet Ru has the gall to complain and moan about such an insignificant aspect of the performance to just belittle Joe

[@BladRavenYey]

when you're trying to figure out wether auntie chan is really there this time or have they really upped their editing

[@td_ohgee]

Chan staring straight in the camera gives me the most eye contact I’ve gotten in the past two years

[@malaikadupree-walker8501]

So i was not mistaken... darby did say she did "No More Drama" girl i died!!!!!!! I gotta get the coins together.. because honey!!! Did you choose it! i am through...you better tell all them highschool bullies!

[@IceCreamTubby]

At 47:00, it is mentioned how Chips are served in Newspaper. Some cute little insight, from a person who lives in Britain, and has had the story told to me many times by Friendly Pensioners! Though, this is much nicer/neutral way of putting it... Newspaper wrapping originated due to a shortage in serviceable wrappings for Food; Much like many things during the War & Economical Crisis, Britain has always had a hand in quickly figuring out a makeshift plan to continue life as normal as possible, even Clothes! That's why those Grandpa Caps have fifty different fabrics! As an immediate resort, Newspapers were seen as re-usable makeshift Wrappings & Plates to eat from, since nobody was keeping them and they were literally everywhere in the Streets and stacked more than anyone could sell, it helped that they were thick and soaked a lot of grease, too, which is what further established the idea after the shortages were over. Oh, of course it also helped that they were marketed and sold by Errand Children, which helped have them turn into a Doorstep Service, just like Milk Men! Many kind souls would be Local Samaritans and bring their own Newspaper they weren't using, too. However, it was abolished eventually, due to the specific inks found in those Newspaper's factories, turned out to contain traces of poisonous qualities and hazardous to Citizen's Health. It was ruled that whilst each Factory might've had a different ink to use, if it so impossible to delegate how poisonous it is, then they should forfeit risking poisoning the Nation. Now we just use blank cream paper, which serves as similar enough to the original design. I believe some locations do still try to re-create the original Art of eating out of a Newspaper, and it would be much safer, though still highly not recommended to eat from some manky Newspaper from yesterwhenever, by Health Regulators. Which, transition time! All Food related Stores with a Kitchen, are monitored by a Health Regulator, secretly or bluntly, and have their Hygiene ratings scored from 1-5 on big green stickers around the Food Seller's abode. Using Newspaper would likely damage the Store's rating and possibly hurt sales, which is why it has not returned more broadly across the Nation. Of course, Piers (Seaside Resorts) and other such places outside of more immediate legal repercussions, can easily continue the trend and is why you might associate immediately that those locations can use the original style of Fish & Chips. This has been Communicative History, with your's truly, Cinnamon Sundae! Thanks for tuning in, stay safe out there, lovely peoples of the internets!

[@obiebear64]

I think Ru was just mad that Joe Black didn’t shop at Old Navy 🤣🤣🤣

[@martinrandersson]

You inspired this weeks song with “U-K?”

[@hocuspocus111]

PLEASE DO COVER EUROVISION IT WOULD BE SO FUN!!!!

[@lilithmichael6086]

They predicted the concept of Eurovision coming to the US. I don’t know what fresh hell this new Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dog thing will be 😳😳😳

[@puffyping]

ok so until 3:15 I didn't know if chan is actually there or not

[@Simon-ms5pd]

Not Alexis loving the Dolly perfume and Chan and Darby going "That's old"!

[@rorymcleay7646]

nobody: joe black: 👈😮👉

[@victortapia9696]

The lockdown special shows that Ellie had some knowledge of the pandemic as she watched tv early in the mornings but didn't know the extent of it Cynthia Lee Fontaine also came back they considered that her health conditioned her performance OMG Chan doesn't know about "Silence of the lambs" call Ru the acting challenge is cancelled Not only Joe Black was not understood by judges but I think she wasn't the right fit for the competition, I had the feeling that any physical challenge would have been a sure bottom position (they had to "dumb down" the choreography this ep & she Charlie Hided the 1st lipsync) I felt bad when Ru went for her thinking she was a seasoned queen/contemporary to her, then I realized she is 30,... younger than me even

[@bensmith8013]

I didn't realise Alexis did Aunty's hair this episode but it's so good!!!! queen of many talents

[@microbial_papi1026]

Honestly. I'm alone at home and was feeling little pandemic sad, but these ladies gave my life. Thanks

[@Niquario]

“bæbz.. covid’s happnin innit?” future clip on the next “best of” video

[@camostudboy]

YI’m I’m TSA dati I trd😊😊😊radar ads as dadddr😊😊😊rhxziuy

[@Γιάννης-η1ο]

1:00:10 we saw that smirk, Alexis... ☠️

[@leablade]

Alexis is out here doing what miss Tina Burner thinks she's doing

[@MyOwnSimRELOADED]

if you guys cover eurovision, i will LITERALLY lose my shit

[@martincurrie6243]

Fish and Chips used to be wrapped in old newspapers many decades ago. Long replaced by more hygienic greaseproof paper these days and more often other types of cartons. Places that spend a bit more on packaging might have printed newspaper on their packaging. As nowhere in the UK is more than 70 miles from the sea, going to the seaside is an ingrained habit for many family holidays especially when kids are very small and people can't face a plane trip. Eating seafood in general is something you usually do when you go to the seaside, and and Fish and Chips is the cheapest and most popular. Many other kinds of shell fish are available for those that like them.

[@mattw2626]

UK hun? Is a common joke in the UK. When young mummies post minion memes about shit boyfriends on Facebook or post “feelin like pure shit xx” a friend will come along and ask “ u k hun? X” And they’ll reply “inboxed you hun x” It’s an actual thing, us Brits all got that

[@neontenebrae1918]

Fish & Chips shops are hugely iconic in the UK, you'll find them in every city and town and even at *minimum* one or two in the rural villages, but they're doubly iconic for seaside towns like Brighton, Whitby, Blackpool etc. The newspaper wrapping isn't super common and it's more of an aesthetic thing to go with the "bag of chips" custom, they'll have actual grease-proof paper that they wrap around the chips first and then the newspaper or just have two layers of plain grease-proof paper. And typically they fully close and bag it, the "cone" of paper is more an aesthetic thing from coastal towns too. There's also styrofoam boxes. Then you slather the whole thing in tomato sauce or vinegar, and (again for the aesthetic) eat it with a small disposal cheap wood fork with two prongs. It's fun! And tasty c:

[@iain9757]

The newspapers have kinda died out due to health and safety

[@neontenebrae1918]

@@iain9757 Yeaaah, I figured as much due to potential bacteria from them being out in the open plus the ink potentially contaminating the food. The last time I went to a coastal chippy the "newspaper" was that faux laminated paper that bends easily and it was purely for aesthetic dressing.

[@nickthieling951]

I can't believe I've been watching y'all since season 11. Time really flies

[@theembersinside1420]

Darby: doing Raven Auntie Chan: doing The Vivienne Alexis: doing Jessica Rabbit 😄💖

[@martingomezmarinich7059]

Well darby is white so...

[@theembersinside1420]

@@martingomezmarinich7059 So... what?

[@martingomezmarinich7059]

@@theembersinside1420 raven is a black woman? 🤨😂

[@theembersinside1420]

@@martingomezmarinich7059 Why does that matter to you? I didn't even mention anything about race. 🤔

[@theembersinside1420]

@@martingomezmarinich7059 PS- Raven isn't black btw. Pretty sure she's Hispanic.

[@brettkidney6214]

Did Ru watch and get is idea from alexis “you okay hun”

[@JoshOnline13]

Just wait until Alexis finds out that the US are getting their own version of Eurovision this year with each state competing

[@nalomelimaia]

But I guess they won't get the essence of the Esc. It's all about the camp, the weird choreography and explosions (and politics) - it's not really about the best song.

[@Jumpluffmusic]

I think the RuPaul yellow wig moment was her referring to quarantine hair

[@bryan_wtvr]

omg, darby scared the shit out of me by saying "hey siri" to her phone, bc all of a sudden my homepod reacted to it and it caught me so off guard LMAO.

[@wettowelsandfirstaid]

Yes please, you should totally cover Eurovision, though this year it might be quite different from the usual because of miss Rona. But hey, at least it’s happening in some way shape or form...

[@timothysilcock2908]

There is a special on the Uk queens at home during lockdown if you can find it in the USA it’s on BBC iplayer here in the Uk .

[@LoftProduction]

Re. Tia's vanilla ice cream cone - soft serve cones here in the UK are synonymous with the seaside and they only really exist in 'vanilla' (is it even vanilla? It's kind of just white) flavour. You usually have a little chocolate flake bar in there and that's called a '99'. But it never costs 99p it usually costs like £3 now depending on the town.

[@ThatNerdyGeekyGuy]

“So anyway, Veronica Green died” “No, no just no” Girl I CANNOT 😂😂😂

[@Jahliel]

Everybody’s wig is so stunning this episode but Chan’s wig is especially amazing

[@thc6773]

the fact that i farted the moment u sprayed the perfume, mama your reactions were ON point *chef’s kiss*

[@blaze56701]

Wow Chans back already s14 filming must be short

[@BridieTurtle]

Now that Alexis isn't an intern... she needs to be in the intro

[@sergeysrgk]

Eurovision is a live 3-day TV concert-event, it's quite captivating.

[@wrensandroses]

I spent the last 5 years building a karaoke night to the point where I didn't have to do anything except host karaoke to live. I was so happy. But I lost it all because of covid. So I relate to Bimini's "disposable industry" comment so hard. But she's also been my fav since the soccer hooligan look. Idk why I just loved it.

[@StormMartinEBFG]

As an American who's been a huge Eurovision queen since 2012, I absolutely *love* that more and more of us are learning about/getting into it. Also, I will *LOSE IT* if you all cover Eurovision this year, eeee!

[@demidaemon1982]

I'm loving the hair story this week! And the moral of this week's episode of Rupaul's Drag Race UK is "If you are wearing something off the rack, keep it to yourself, for fuck's sake!"

[@ehecatlruiz349]

YES PLEASE COVER EUROVISION!!!! I WOULD LOVE THAT

[@ryandepauw]

Darby! You summoned MY Siri!

[@pika23]

"Please MAAM may I have some more" is what I d Say to alexis this week! You look fabulous!

[@sergiomelendez285]

Somehow these girls get funnier every episode

[@LoftProduction]

Also I'm so glad you girls 'get' that Joe was kind of trying to be jokey about the 'H&M' line. That's really typical for us to be proud of getting a bargain from Primark or H&M so we'll always tell people who ask us where we got it from and usually how cheap it was.

[@Somosixn]

YALL ARE TRULY... Helping me go through depression. Thanks 🥺✨

[@Γιάννης-η1ο]

Btw the ESC is with for example Australia, Morocco or Israel because they're part of the Eurovision, a network that focuses on exchange and making connections between broadcasters in the European Broadcasting Union which also includes countries from North Africa and the Middle East and broadcasters from other countries.

[@couldnt55]

I’ve never met anyone who could activate my Siri except me, until now when Darby said “hey Siri” voice twins!

[@GrownKidz6]

Darby dead serious: Victoria died...." 😂😂

[@justsomeguy28]

Q-FEEL's "Dancing in Heaven" was my introduction to Eurovision culture. It's an amazing song/video 👏🙌😍 BONUS: if you watch the eurovision performance, you can see a slightly younger Darby performing as a background dancer 😄

[@cooper6035]

i liked Tia's outfit, i think it would've been better if the ice cream wasnt vanilla and i did think some of the critiques were a bit harsh but i can see why Ru acted the way she did however it did seem very unprofessional...

[@venicerequiron4075]

Fully living for y'all talking about eurovision! Please please come through covering this year's contest

[@saturn761]

As a British person I can confirm chips (French fries) have not been wrapped in old newspaper since the 80's. Yuk

[@vaughn_erich]

@ 8:55 Darby asks Alexis, "Did you do your transition yet?" and i dont know if it's a double entendre for everyone involved...

[@manolofloris3269]

Celine Dion won singing for Switzerland

[@margaesperanza]

Drag Race UK being able to have MNEK produce their music is really amazing. They weren't kidding about their achievements, worked with Dua Lipa, Madonna and Kylie Minogue? Wow!

[@Nelson_504]

1:12:46 C'mon Eurovision cover! :D I would LOVE for you to review EUROVISION! I'm from Honduras, but I've been a fan of Eurovision since 2007 when I watched it for the first time on a Spanish channel. Please, review the contest, girls! That would be awesome!!! :) I love your channel.

[@aliciasummers5048]

Zachary Michael sent me here from his channel, and I am so glad he did! You ladies are the best

[@j797s25]

Love your show, You guys need to film these like a podcast and then release them to stream

[@hl8989]

Please watch the DocRumentary “Quarantine Queens” its EVERY season 2 queen talking about the 7 months we missed out on. Veronica has a personal story that touched me and it’s not just full of boring videos it’s an insight to the personalities of the cast and I particularly loved Bimini in it. Cherry Valentine also talks about being a mental health nurse and taking on new roles due to under staffing in the NHS

[@jayjayjayjay1067]

Ooh where cani find this?

[@hl8989]

@@jayjayjayjay1067 bbc iplayer in uk

[@jayjayjayjay1067]

@@hl8989 thanks a bundle!

[@thomashawk8546]

Darby Chan and Alexis PLEASE MAKE THESE TWO HOURS LONG!! I LOVE YALLSO MUCH!!!!❤️😍

[@DearDanny]

"So veronica green dies"

[@565chris1]

OMG and IMHO Eurovision cover?!!!! PLS we really need that especially since we didn't even had Eurovision last year fo rthe first time ever! I'm sure you'll love it too. Eurovision is the GAYEST and most mainstream competition on Earth!

[@GrownKidz6]

Two Queens left the competition due to health reasons and was invited to come back. Eureka and Cynthia Lee 😉

[@starvision4233]

I just wanna say Alexis looks so good as always

[@awirth6423]

I watch your UK episodes as white noise, and I never get tired of the Panera cares story.

[@fuzzybunn]

Chan staring straight at the camera into my soul is making me sweat.

[@adamfelixobrien]

"Honey, that wind's hitting me and it is loading me up with - you guessed it honey: cuuuhm!" I DEAD 💀

[@clauderenateevonhelfenstei1078]

sister sister looked like her dentures were about to fall out every second

[@clauderenateevonhelfenstei1078]

which would have been good cause it would make her stop talking

[@james.t.jeffers]

Ellie Diamond was giving me Nimbly from the Never Ending Story II all up in DRAG!

[@morphineblushes1998]

i cant stop looking at alexis. she is feeding the children today

[@tiasforfears]

Eurovision is the greatest time of the year, I highly recommend. We host parties every year and there’s hilarious drinking games eg. Drink when the artist uses a wind machine, when they sing about love etc. its crazy and fun, and for some reason my country got added to it lmao 🇦🇺

[@gaiaslittlehelpers7099]

Really enjoying these videos! And since I have nothing better to do with my time, I did as requested. Compilation of Alexis' best transitions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2XaiXmFiKute80

[@hste99]

So distracted trying to figure out if Aunty Chan is actually in the room, the editing and acting in the last couple of episodes is really starting to make question reality

[@Γιάννης-η1ο]

This episode loaded me with... You guessed it... Serotonin ❤️