Kick Ons DRDU S03 E01 | Carla From Bankstown

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Every week Art will be joined by one of her fabulous friends to shoot the sh*t in her backyard after the events of Rupaul's Drag Race Down Under season 3.
This week Art is joined by THE Bankstown Barbie
Carla From Bankstown
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Index
00:09 Meet Carla
01:36 Disclaimer
02:01 The Girls Are Thirsty
03:03 The Girls Enter the Workroom
07:51 A Word About Patreon
08:16 The Games Begin!
17:41 A Word From Our Sponsor
17:55 The Float Show
24:35 Shits & Tits
38:08 Judges Critques
41:43 That LipSync
44:09 Bye Amyl
45:09 Bye Carla
Produced by
Art Simone
Robbie Sinclair Ten Eyck
& Jules Stretch

[@vandollism]

For extra context: Amyl's dress was referencing Australian queer artist David McDiarmid 🏳️‍🌈❤️😊

[@ArtSimone]

Yes! Post shooting we discovered the reference, I wish production had allowed Amyl to explain this in the episode so we all could have had the opportunity to celebrate this important Aussie Artist

[@vandollism]

@@ArtSimone Right?! It would have been such an amazing opportunity

[@iamkeiran]

Thank you! I had no idea what the reference was and was expected them to explain but nothing...

[@PrecociousFriand]

I'm glad someone else recognised that. It's weird Amyl didn't mention that at all. The look was cool, just her reinterpretation of the message didn't really make any sense in the context of McDiarmid's work and the conceptual twist she was trying to add on to it.

[@oldmatejez892]

Best thing about a new season of Downunder is that there’s another season of Kickons! Justice for Lazy Susan! 💛💛💛

[@kergenangel8017]

Justice for Lazy 💛💛💛

[@gabriella_labucci]

Also! The girls took their bracelets, I had ones from home that I wear too, thank you very much! My friends were with me every day ❤️

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

Well I’ll be waiting for my gronk one ❤

[@RealityDistortion]

You're going to be the fan fav this season! You are in our house anyway x

[@codenamesharp]

@@RealityDistortion Same at ours! #FABriella

[@membrillo8981]

I noticed Isis & Flor wearing them during the rehearsal!

[@TopHatNat]

I just watched the first episode and you're my fave Gabriella. You're kooky and goofy but also beautiful and kind.

[@Cayds_]

New drinking game take a sip everytime Carla says "Bro" 🤣🤣🤣 LOVE YOU TWO! Xx

[@sarahrigby7580]

Oh god no, I’d die. It’s every 4th word at least!

[@mrwillnews]

we’d be dead.

[@ladybirdintheuk]

We would die. 😂

[@killomcm9690]

I'm drunk af 😂

[@billybillybilly_]

please tell Carla she’s banned from using the word ‘bro’ 😭😂

[@jarrettwilfred5453]

I love that Carla said the US equivalent to “Land Down Under” is “Life is a Highway” written by famous Canadian and JUNO award winner Tom Cochran 😂🇨🇦

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

Lmaoooooo

[@aanngguusscclliinntt]

Something about one drag queen sitting there calling another drag queen 'bro' constantly for nearly an hour is sending me 😂

[@quanahedwards2778]

Right! 😂😂😂

[@gabriella_labucci]

I'll make Carla a bracelet that says Gronk!

[@julesstretch2167]

Luv u booch xxx

[@beamaglai]

Watching DRDU is just homework so we an all watch Kick Ons.

[@jenellienostrabo]

This is like listening to my mates in the backyard talking about the girls they really don’t like. It’s soooo Aussie 😂 Thanks Girls!

[@thetigervirus]

This episode of the kick ons was longer, better and more expensive than the episode they reviewed

[@123odd456]

Do you think Bumpa Love’s outfits were the wrong way round? Maybe she had intended to wear the green dress for the Mardi Gras “runway”, realised it was actually a challenge and she couldn’t dance in it, so wore her rainbow runway outfit in the challenge because it was easier to move in?

[@whiro8945]

ooouuu that makes sense

[@huntress_9441]

"You mirin bro?" would be great for Carla's entrance

[@ttggaming973]

It makes me so angry that production put zero effort into making the show look better. It’s making Aussie queens look so bad! Even though we are super talented

[@devereuxxo]

LOL CARLA at 22:00 that sent me haha

[@hoyitsmiguel]

Glad to have a new season of Kick ons! Feels not that long ago when you did your first one with Jojo Zaho

[@bryankh_]

The fact that not a single look Ashley Madison wore in the episode fit correctly drove me absolutely insane. Like 3 wardrobe malfunctions in a row? Oof. So unfortunate considering they would have been really solid looks had they not been sliding off her body.

[@georgedaniel1189]

I feel like you can tell the difference between seasons where a well established drag performer from that country has at least some input towards production, such as Drag Race France, and those seasons which don't. I feel like France is one of the most entertaining and less produced seasons of Drag Race at the moment, and I hope the other franchises clock on to how amazing France is and try and emulate it a bit more and somewhat consult performers who would know how to best represent the Drag from the region that franchise is based in. I know Nicky isn't a producer on France but in interviews she has said that production does talk to her about things, and she gives some input but still lets them do their own thing as she obviously doesn't want to overstep on productions toes. I wish with Drag Race down under and Drag Race UK Ru and Michelle would step back and let either a Queen from the DR universe or a very well established queen from the region host instead, as I think there are so many nuances that neither of them can pick up on, and it'd potentially also allow for more time filming given you're then not beholden to Ru/Michelle's schedules. I'd like to see the DR franchise transition to Ru/Michelle hosting just America, global all stars, and American All stars- and also getting rid of the "vs the world" seasons and instead just doing All stars for specific franchises like Espana, as I really think that Uk all stars and Canada All stars would just be so much better received than the vs. the world seasons. Then you could have a natural progression for contestants of "regular" season --> Franchise All stars --> Global legends/all stars. With the Global seasons following similar rules to All stars 7, while the Franchise all stars remain elimination based, with some contestants potentially skipping over the Franchise all stars if deemed "legendary" enough from their main season. As there are obviously cases where people probably won't come back without the guarantee of not being sent home, and since global all stars would consist of such legends having winners competing on it too would also make sense as it'd be a season consisting of contestants from their seasons "top 3's" and/or the "top 3's" of the franchise all stars. So it'd still be an even playing field. Maybe more so for international winners of "regular" seasons than winners of franchise all stars/regular american season winners, so the odd "winners edition" of global all stars would also very much be popular. Lmao that turned into a rant quickly, I just think drag race are overlooking the very obvious best way to format their competition lol

[@Rorza94]

100% agree. I think one of the main areas where it's glaringly obvious that Ru and Michelle feel out of place is any comedy challenge on DU. I feel like our humour is just... different. It's very much for us, if that makes sense. Kinda similar with UK. You really need someone actually local to be able to volley in something like Snatch Game, understand the references, and even give critiques.

[@sarahrigby7580]

Completely agree. Only alternative I would suggest is that you could do All Stars type things by language groups if you wanted to mix it up a bit, eg France/Belgian/Quebecois, Holland/Belgian, Spain/Mexico. But it should def be national DR -> All Stars/Regional-> Global comp. Makes no sense otherwise. And also France S1/S2 and Espana S1/2 have been fabulous and so much less produced. American-ising UK/Aussie/Kiwi stuff doesn’t really work, for me.

[@brandonjoaquin194]

I’m requesting Space Horse as a guest this season🫶

[@valerie3058]

100% need her. One of my favorite guests

[@opulence9221]

I never want to hear the word “bro” again, loved it x

[@ryli6073]

Arts production value is so fuckin good, not many drag race alum go on to making quality shit like this - the concealed podcast is gold too

[@bretttait5506]

Possibly Kick Ons is both more entertaining, and has higher production values than the show Kick Ons is reviewing...

[@gurlwiththemostcake]

Its like ru doesnt want the uk or down under to be seen in the same 'polished' light as the U.S one. You wouldn't think all 3 seasons where produced by the same people atal 😂

[@RealityDistortion]

Its not, it just has the same executive producers in name only. they don't do shit beyond that... Ru & Michelle just show up to judge as a gig. I wish they didn't even do that...

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

​@@RealityDistortionAnita & Kitas show was arguably better, prolly with less budget

[@niuboi_]

Lazy Susan for season 4 👏

[@vikkithomas5390]

Arts makeup is usually stunning, but this look is sensationally gorgeous ❤

[@mrjumbarrawa9044]

I hate how much she paints so well !! xx

[@FlintGirl810]

🎨 Art Simone! This is one of my favorite looks for you! It is giving... EVERYTHING! ✅ Beauty ✅ Gown ✅ Wig ✅ Jewelry

[@MiztuhJ]

Is "Bro" the Australian version of a valley girls "like" ? Its equally as grating after a minute 😂

[@boles14212]

I’m worried that ivory glaze isn’t gonna last long and that we’re gonna be robbed of whatever looks she brought.

[@Buffaloreplaced]

God the production and direction of DRDU would’ve been so much better if they had Art at the helm like we all originally thought instead of Ru. Like yeah they don’t have a great budget, but I think it would be a totally different story if they had an actual Aussie queen heading the production…yeah Art didn’t win the show, but if Nicki Doll has taught us anything, placement doesn’t determine your ability to be an amazing host and Art is a great host here. Wish we all lived in the timeline where Art was the host

[@jasonhughes-skipper2695]

To be fair you'd need an Aussie queen and a kiwi queen, their drag and references shouldn't be put in the same category for just one to judge. Its DR Down Under not Australia

[@idiotgaybucket527]

from this episode i ADOREDDDDDDD Gabriella LaBucci! wish her all the best on this season

[@RealityDistortion]

We need to fire this production company, the producers, hell even ru & get some judges who understand aussie drag & references and are willing to work on it for longer than 2 weeks... bring it to australia give it a decent budget... thankfully we at least have kickons to accompany another trainwreck season xxo

[@danbarker7609]

I think I’d be okay if I never heard the word bro again 😂

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

What a laugh bro! So fun ❤

[@quanahedwards2778]

You’re amazing! Greetings from America 🇺🇸

[@cloudy_dreams99]

I'd love to see susan on drag race from the single show i seen her in. I was thoroughly entertained

[@carly4869]

Mr. Squiggle moon, smartie pants sun, Mimi from the Drew Carey Show rising

[@alenidv8916]

Missed my kickons, glad your on again.

[@sarahrigby7580]

Art, I think you should maybe think of it more of they should maybe wait a little longer before going on drag race, as drag can be essential to someone’s being, but so is food and rent. Ellie Diamond from DRUK still worked another job because regional drag just didn’t pay enough and post-covid has said she may be forced to give up on a drag career because of financial reasons and she was a finalist. Plus doesn’t Lazy Susan have another job?? Most queens will need to transition from part time alter-ego to occasional club performance to gradually earning enough to do drag full time and getting on a show like DR could be what gives them the freedom to do that. Perhaps it would help if they actually interviewed or screen tested queens on top of the audition tapes they have to do. I would love to see Lazy Susan on there though.

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

Yeah, we don't know entry criteria, although Art would. But a baby queen has got to start somewhere: imagine trying out for DR for a laugh and getting on the show?

[@niallohagan4897]

I can’t ever hear the word ‘bro’ again. 😂😂

[@karatenippless9171]

Love LOVE this recap show

[@Ranoldopereztroika]

This is actually more entertaining than the episode itself.

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

I would like to see all contestants survive the first week, then maybe have a double elimination down the line. Then we can see more and the girls can show more!

[@TexErinSydney]

Art, the guests, the content … I love Kick Ons!

[@ecenbt]

Seriously, these outrageously honest reviews are gonna asure that I'll be watching season 3. But also... This was a shipwreck of an episode because production really didn't put effort to the success of the queens, but it's the special Down Under type of shipwreck so i actually enjoyed it, and will be tuning in

[@dewaldknoetze]

cant wait for another season of kick onsssssss 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@xviolaa]

So fuckin glad to see this series back! For me I can already tell Isis is taking it and I'm at peace with that, she slays

[@carinaskiki4906]

I am SO happy Kick Ons is back!

[@samanthamillar7738]

“Don’t waste it, it’s mine!”🍾 😂

[@CohnTrohL]

YESS new Kick ons

[@houseofoddity]

I’m so excited your back for Kick-ons. Spell corrector almost called it “Lick-ons” which is your OnlyFans version 😉. Love you Art, love from England! ❤❤❤❤

[@androgyny77]

We were calling those foam wigs a 'Maude Boate Wig' in like 1994 - That's nearly 30 years ago, bloody hell that's quite a legacy. Also, how bloody old is Maude Boate?!

[@prettiadoll]

LOVEEE miss. Carla from bankstown!! She's an absolut HOOT

[@BearInterrupted]

In Our Blood is a fantastic series ... so worth checking out

[@R92-q4b]

Gonna be honest… did me deciding to start to watch season 3 have anything to do with Art doing another coverage with Kick Ons? Most definitely❤

[@Anthony-fz9ye]

Same tbh. As soon as I started I was like “ok gotta watch Kick Ons after”

[@abacus912]

Hi Art, love your recaps and enjoy being introduced to your guests each week. Will become a patreon subscriber. I did subscribe to wowpresents to watch more aussie queen content loved Highway to Heel, Maxi on Tongue Thai'd watched How's Your Head for Down Under S1 & S2 - shame they don't record a How's Your Head for the finalists. Do you know why that is? Would've loved it for you and others. Awaiting tomorrow's edition of latest episode.

[@CourtneyFerriter]

Glad you are back for a second season! I just subscribed to the patreon 🙂

[@whiro8945]

we stan carla !

[@ryli6073]

i dont even wanna watch the actual eps because this is all i really need to know lol (plus i get to see local queens under the spotlight which is sick)

[@Marstux]

Art is hillarious and right to the point. Good to see Tro back to be a little sh*t. Lol

[@Meowdean]

It’s not kick ons without ice 🤣

[@TravioliRavioli]

✨Nice Vid Bro, great start in the Season Bro, cant wait to watch more Kick ons Bro…Bro❤️

[@antonhaq3503]

I love Art Simone's drag, it's rooted in classic English drag but with a unique Tim Burton feel and some other referenced, she'd make a superb Disney villain. Art is the perfect example of how you can be a great queen but not do well on Drag Race.

[@CanuckJim]

"Every single girl starts to bitch, complain and winge about Ivana" Yes, that was some middle-school mean girls energy they were serving. And another thing: I hope they bring back Minnie Cooper because we need more chaotic energy.

[@danielsimmich1858]

Every season needs Minnie Cooper. She lipsynced as a clown while wearing heelies that’s some iconic behaviour

[@jeffreyh9908]

it’s drag not mean girl.

[@foster2095]

This was such a good recap episode ✨

[@prboi1985]

Oh good! Kick ons are back!

[@vanessak69]

Art, how dare you make the mothership look bad by having a larger budget and being entertaining.

[@riversage4645]

This was more entertaining that those chookies on the show gewl

[@Sam_R88]

I think it’s fun to have non ‘professional’ drag queens on drag race as they provide a wild card opportunity to the season imo

[@charlylindsay9664]

Could the time limit on preparation be hurting our queens a lot more than other countries due to population & location? With such a small timeline I'm guessing the queens can only really get stuff in Australia or New Zealand & with only so many designers to go around it seems like the queens are incredibly hamstrung in what they can even acquire to fit the brief.

[@bratpackbimbo]

THIS is the down under pit stop

[@dkong1]

Take a shot every time Carla says “bro”

[@codenamesharp]

Replying from the Betty Ford Clinic *hic*

[@jaxgarry7881]

I couldn't finish the vid. So. Many. Bro.

[@VUK71]

Carla!!!!! 😮 LACE! L-L-Lace. But FANTASTIC GUEST!

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

the lace was not my friend bro hahaha

[@VUK71]

@@CarlaFromBankstown Lace was da bitch bro!

[@riley5142]

I mean in her defense, it’s not like Ivory casted herself on the show. Production watched the tapes and felt she was ready to be on. It’s not her fault that she made it over a full time queen, and what is she supposed to do, deny the spot after she got it? Also, as I’m sure you’re aware, a lot of drag artists have side jobs (or have drag as their side job) and still slay on stage, even Ru girls. Minty Fresh from DRPH1 comes to mind (5th place and 2 wins!)

[@BastilaDaud]

This!

[@LlanaD]

They spent all the production money getting the tracks recorded and mastered so fast...that's why the lighting was season 1 filter! It all makes sense now, bro!😂

[@crystalsmull3t]

Thank u for savin my weekend kickons team ❤️ fun ep1 aight? ❤️

[@boles14212]

Art this look is GIVING!

[@JS67464]

Im so happy kickons is back!!

[@julesburn]

Drag race producers said "cut the budget for Down Under this season and give it to the Philippines!" Seriously though...

[@KS-hg2mf]

Its not kickons without ice 💀😂

[@ThomasClarkeComedy]

Can we add a "bro" counter?

[@AngiesMyGal]

Im not even watching drdu3 but I will be watching every single episode of this series. I appreciate your cattiness and honesty

[@Dalsemien]

Art, this look is fire!

[@misstfie8488]

Mega fan from the UK here, Art is a proper drag performer such fun.

[@EliasJL]

We need a weekly show with these two, just saying

[@rodneyespinoza]

Minus the word bro every 4 seconds.

[@mrjumbarrawa9044]

All day !!!

[@R92-q4b]

Carla From Bro-town

[@RuubinSelena]

Bro, bro bro bro, bro? Bro! Bro bro, bro bro bro.. Bro? BRO. - Carla From Bankstown

[@met-galah5763]

"its not kickons wkthout ice" took me out

[@hell0umi]

i’m so amazed that they just keep producing down under in the same way, it’s such a disservice to the queens and Aussie/Kiwi drag as a whole. The whole ep was just so boring.

[@VUK71]

I AGREE WITH YOU ART!!! Contestants should be FULL TIME DRAG QUEENS!!!

[@roxieboat]

Devils advocate here drag is expensive some of us need day jobs to afford good drag!!

[@JakeFear_]

disagree. DRAG RACE is for EVERY QUEEN. regardless of if you do drag full time, part time or for fun. in this economy and with how expensive drag can be, having a second job makes sense.

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

But I am not sure anyone can afford to be a full time queen down under?

[@GothBoyUK]

Not a reference to Aaliyah's p*edo track "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" by R. Kelly. 😱

[@resrevr]

You cannot tell me Carla is not Dankpods

[@roxsskie247]

Carlas eye make up is giving sloopy slope

[@Jacob42086]

The pink one needs lashes 😂

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

im wearing 3 pairs lol

[@SteVen-fc8pk]

And a eyelid

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

@@SteVen-fc8pk do you do drag?

[@SteVen-fc8pk]

@@CarlaFromBankstown I know what shape an eye is supposed to be. What are you trying to achieve?

[@CarlaFromBankstown]

@@SteVen-fc8pk bro it’s not that 😂 every drag queen does make up different there isn’t one specific look we all have to do 😂

[@fatskank-ii3bx]

addicted to saying bro like carla now

[@gc161media]

I have deceased.

[@rynisyou]

Manifesting Spankie as guest

[@landontheicon4591]

bring Space Horse back as a guest on a future kick ons episodes, or else 😡😡

[@DeathtoEveryonePod]

We fucking LOVE spacehorse here on kickons, but the binch lives in Sydney so we need to find some coin to pay for flights and accom

[@mrjumbarrawa9044]

Team Art.. takes class to be that bogan xx and I love ebery word of it !!! xxx love sent :)

[@maxmcc8785]

EGGS!

[@UndercoverBunny86]

As soon as my DR premiere alert went off, I was so happy that we're getting not just another season, but more Kick Ons 🎉❤ Thank you Susan, Art, Tro, the whole team, for helping us keep sane 😊❤ Also, I LOVE how Art is just already acting unhinged for this season 😂 Team Labucci all the way this season 🎉

[@craftybast]

Carla for permanent co-host please, the two of you together had me DYING