AFTERBUZZ TV – RuPaul’s Drag Race edition, is a weekly “after show” for fans of Logo’s RuPaul’s Drag Race. In this show, host Kenny Harrison breaks down the “Grand Finale” in which the final three return to the workroom where Michelle Visage greets them and delivers the final challenge — costarring in the music video for Ru’s song “Champion.” During rehearsals, each of the girls also has a ‘lunch’ of tic-tacs with RuPaul and reflects on what got them to the finale. Raja and Manila have some issues with the choreography, but both manage to pull it together for the shoot directed by Mathu Andersen. The music video shoot proves difficult as Raja continues to forget parts of her choreography, Manila has issues with intimacy with members of the pit crew and Alexis has no profile during a silhouetted portion due to her constant movement. The final main stage presentation has the queens in their favorite looks. After walking the runway for Ru, Michelle and Santino Rice, and being critiqued on their performance in the “Champion” video, RuPaul asks each of the finalists to give positive and negative critiques of themselves and the other two finalists. Alexis compliments Raja for her runway walk, but feels she is hard to read. For Manila, Alexis says she wanted to punch her, before she got to know her. And for herself, Alexis wishes she could be less hard on herself, even though she is a fighter. Manila’s critiques start with Alexis, saying she is a fantastic performer but her drag doesn’t excite. Raja is fashion but too editorial, and Manila says she, herself, can be stubborn at times, although she feels is a versatile performer. Last up is Raja who feels that while Alexis is talented, she doesn’t think outside the box. To her, Manila is entertaining, but she needs to grow. And for herself, Raja feels she can recognize she is beautiful. (No con is discussed during the episode). After deliberating, Alexis is eliminated from the race, leaving Manila and Raja to lip-sync for the crown to RuPaul’s “Champion.” Ru makes her decision, declaring Raja the winner. Manila is out, and breaks down backstage, having been so close to the prize and having it snatched from her. However, she does make a playful joke about getting the crown if Raja dies of old age, which is in keeping with her and Raja’s close friendship throughout the competition. Raja is crowned and walks the runway as America’s Next Drag Superstar as Ru, Michelle and Santino cheer her on. There to help Kenny are co-hosts Cameron Marston, Christina Beaty, and DJ Jesse Janedy. In the special segment, they interview special guest Matthew Weil who was an assistant editor on RuPaul’s season 2. It’s RuPaul’s Drag Race “Grand Finale” episode.
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4/26/2011
