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00:03Lights. Camera. Action.
00:09Everybody wants to come to Hollywood.
00:13Hi, I'm Hollywood Star. I'm 28 years old and I'm from Sydney, Australia.
00:19The Sydney drag scene, it's good because I'm in it.
00:23First go here. Gets the most screen time, honey.
00:28I've only been doing drag for a year and a few months now, but I know what I can do.
00:34I know what I can bring. You just have to wait and see.
00:43Ah, well don't we love a gay affair?
00:48My name is Ashley Madison. I am 25 years old and I'm from Melbourne, Victoria.
00:55My reputation on the Melbourne drag scene, I think that I've ruffled feathers from time to time.
01:05But I'm not someone that's going to walk in and be careful about my words.
01:10Hi Joel. Hi. How are you?
01:13Good to see you. You too.
01:15If I have to fight tooth and nail, I will.
01:17I'm a Hollywood star.
01:18Ashley, Ashley Madison. How do you spell Hollywood?
01:21H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-U-L-D.
01:25You had to think about that.
01:26I did because I was like...
01:27You're going to spell star for me.
01:28I was going to spell star. I didn't know if you could spell honey.
01:31Hollywood has an interesting reputation because I've heard that she's a bitch.
01:38I think that there's some drag queens in Sydney that do not want to see her here because she's fresh
01:43and she's new.
01:44So I am keen to see if she's going to be a bitch.
01:47Only time will tell.
01:52Oh.
01:55Yes, honey.
01:58It's...
01:58Y llegó la Latina.
02:02Love it. Wow.
02:04Hello. My name is Flo. I'm 25 years old. I'm representing New Zealand and I'm representing Guatemala. My culture.
02:14Have your moment.
02:16Give it to us.
02:17I just like to represent the very strong Latina woman.
02:21They're always, always, always on point.
02:24Yes, mamacita.
02:28It's like a fly!
02:30What the fuck?
02:33Oh my god!
02:37That fucking fly.
02:38Hi!
02:41You look so gorgeous.
02:44Yes.
02:45You got the red melon.
02:46Oh my god!
02:47Yes, we did.
02:48We did.
02:48Not me.
02:50Ashley.
02:51She's fine.
02:52She looks pretty.
02:53Her outfit is falling down.
02:55Like, girl, your pants are falling, darling.
02:58You're just like a nappy.
02:59I'm like, um...
03:02Oh my god.
03:04Oh my god.
03:05Why?
03:05Didn't anyone wake me up?
03:08Hi, I'm Ivory Glaze.
03:09I'm 26 years old and I'm Sydney's premier cross-dressing giraffe.
03:16Ivory Glaze.
03:17If I could pick, like, one word, I think the word would be, like, polished.
03:21Like zed or ns?
03:24Zed.
03:24I like cohesion.
03:26I like head to toe cohesion.
03:29Nice!
03:30And hello, oh my god, I'm so gagged to see you.
03:32The boss is here.
03:33Shit!
03:34Ashley is the pretty much only person that books me consistently.
03:41That's nice.
03:42Are you gonna fight her after then?
03:43Yeah, if she beats me, she's fucking gone.
03:46I've never actually even met Ashley in person before.
03:49What are our first impressions of Ashley?
04:01Go pull your pants up, girl.
04:05I mean, I was sweating balls in there, but at least my pants weren't falling down.
04:13Loosen up.
04:14Fuck, what's the light?
04:19My name is Amal and I have already forgotten the rest of what I was gonna say.
04:23My name is Amal, I am 26.
04:25Fuck, no I'm not.
04:26My name is, I don't know, me forgetting my own name.
04:29My name is Amal, I am a very youthful 27 years old.
04:33And I am from Sydney, Australia.
04:36Loosen up, assholes.
04:38Amal's here.
04:39Did she say assholes?
04:41Yeah, she said assholes.
04:43Amal, she gives black excellence.
04:45Oh my god.
04:46I'm so happy you're here.
04:48She's always in her beautiful like twisty braids or like something cool that represents our culture.
04:53And for that, you know, I love it.
04:56What?
04:56I'm all.
04:57Do you love poppers?
04:58I do.
05:01What do you do with the noise, eh?
05:03Oh.
05:05I don't do this thing.
05:09I don't know about you girls, but I found a drink.
05:13My name is I found a drink.
05:15I'm 26 years old and I live in Auckland, New Zealand.
05:18Do you, does anyone know who she is?
05:20Anita's wiggler?
05:22Partner.
05:22Partner?
05:23Yeah.
05:23Oh, isn't it?
05:24Oh, okay.
05:24I didn't know.
05:25I'm very proud of my heritage.
05:27I'm a mixture of the Fijian, Indian, Maori and European.
05:30I'm excited to showcase my drag.
05:31Are you Anita's partner?
05:33We're married, yeah.
05:36Hey!
05:38It's time to wiggle it!
05:40Are you nervous because you're, you know, going to be compared to Anita?
05:43I think we're so different, so it'll be fine.
05:47I'll make it to the end, obviously.
05:49Oh, okay.
05:50We shall see.
05:51We shall see.
05:53What can I say?
05:55If Smeky Jackson can win, so can Ivana, so you can't underestimate anyone.
06:01Oh, yeah.
06:03Cunt!
06:04The goddess is here.
06:10Look at her!
06:11She's got hair!
06:12Hi, I'm Isis Avis Loren.
06:14I'm 33 from Naam, Melbourne.
06:17I'm gonna scream!
06:19Oh my!
06:20Gag!
06:20Gag!
06:21Isis is renowned across Australia for her reputation.
06:25She is an incredible performer.
06:27I am intimidated.
06:30The boots are made for walking.
06:32And that's just what they'll do.
06:37Hi Gels!
06:41Where are you from?
06:42I'm from Melbourne.
06:43Melbourne.
06:44We know each other very well.
06:45We do work together many a time, Ashley and I.
06:48Ashley's reputation in the Melbourne scene, she used to be known to be quite the bitch.
06:52She's known to vocalise her opinion without hesitation.
06:57I'm excited to see you here.
06:59I'm excited to see you here, bitch.
07:00It's drama.
07:01I think there's some drama here that you guys don't wanna tell us.
07:04All the drama.
07:05Yeah.
07:05Yeah.
07:07Competition brings out the best and the worstness.
07:09So, let's see what Ashley has to bring to this competition.
07:13This dance?
07:14Oh my god.
07:17Oh my god.
07:19Oh shit.
07:20Who's that?
07:21Who's that?
07:22Oh my god.
07:23Rita Bitch?
07:24No.
07:25Rita Menyu!
07:30Who?
07:32Who's that?
07:33I don't know.
07:33Does anyone know?
07:35I don't know.
07:36Good.
07:36My name is Rita Menyu.
07:38I am 24 years old and I'm dancing diva of Hamilton.
07:42How long have you been doing drag?
07:44I have been doing drag for about a year now.
07:47Oh wow.
07:47She's fresh.
07:48She's brand new.
07:49Wow.
07:49I thought she was fierce.
07:51With that mug and that hair.
07:54Oh, you're doing it right.
07:57Um, I've never worked with her.
08:00I don't want to.
08:01I'm trying to find what she's serving but I just can't find her.
08:06What is it?
08:10There better be a bar in this motherfucking place because mama needs her Sauvignon Blanc.
08:18My name is Bumper Love and I'm from Melbourne, Australia.
08:23Up is good for me because she's got lines.
08:26Am I well known in the drag scene?
08:29I think that would be yes and if any of these bitches call me grandmother, I'll kill him.
08:33She fell on that jewellery rack and took everything.
08:35This is the gag.
08:38Is seeing my old boss here.
08:40And she knows Isis too.
08:42We've done shows together.
08:43I haven't seen Bumper in a long time.
08:45Here's my crack.
08:48She has been such a big part of my career.
08:51Yay!
08:53How are you?
08:54I'm beautiful.
08:55I'm great, thank you.
08:56I would like to think she's a bit intimidated but she is a fabulous drag queen.
09:01She's also from time to time fucking delusional.
09:04So I'm very curious about this.
09:05Yes!
09:07Why?
09:11Who's next?
09:16Smells like fart in here.
09:18What the fuck?
09:19What the heck is this?
09:21What is this honey?
09:23What is this?
09:33My name is Gabriella Labucci, I'm 31 years old and I'm from Ballarat, Victoria.
09:38I have literally no word.
09:42Gabriella is, she's a dickhead.
09:45No, actually scratch that.
09:46She's a flaccid dickhead.
09:48I take my drag incredibly seriously but also not seriously at all.
09:53Like I'm here for a good time and a long time.
09:56Hopefully.
09:56How are you?
09:57What was your name darling?
09:58Hollywood star.
10:00Okay.
10:01The taste level is, is questionable.
10:06What is this honey?
10:07What do you mean what is this?
10:08It's fashion.
10:09I'm quite clearly the fashion queen of the season.
10:12I love it.
10:12And the brief was make it as ugly as possible and I think she's done very well.
10:16I think she did.
10:18Looking forward to seeing more.
10:23I may or may not have accidentally just made a cheeky little friendship bracelet for everyone.
10:31That's so cute.
10:33Because we are the only ones who get to have these so it's cute.
10:36That's very cute.
10:37Thank you very much.
10:46Good day, good day, good day.
10:48How are you?
10:50Oh my God.
10:52It's fucking RuPaul.
10:54Oh my God.
10:56Condragulations.
10:57You've made it to RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
11:00Woo!
11:03I've chosen each of you because you are overflowing with charisma.
11:08But this competition is about to reveal who has the additional uniqueness, nerve, and talent to go all the way
11:18and snatch that crown.
11:20The last queen standing will walk away with the title of Down Under's next drag superstar.
11:26A year's supply of cosmetics from Anastasia Beverly Hills.
11:31And a cash prize of $50,000.
11:36Oh, you're excited about that.
11:40Do you know how many human hair wigs I can buy with $50,000?
11:44Just kidding.
11:45I won't have to buy them.
11:46People will give them to me if I win.
11:49Now, who's ready to kick some big padded asses?
11:53Hashtag Drag Race Down Under.
11:55To start this season right, we're going to celebrate the biggest and queerest party of the year.
12:01Mardi Gras Pride.
12:05Now for your first maxi challenge, you'll entertain us with a traffic stopping Mardi Gras float performance.
12:12Each of you will write your own verse to a mashup of my songs, Super Queen and Sissy That Walk.
12:22As a group, you're in charge of coming up with your own choreography.
12:28We are all performing at once.
12:30All ten of us on the main stage.
12:32It's going to be crazy.
12:33I don't know how we're going to fucking do it.
12:35Now remember, this is your introduction to the world.
12:39So, don't fuck it up.
12:43This challenge is definitely going to be a lot more difficult than any of us anticipated.
12:48We don't know what each other are capable of.
12:51And I'm worried.
12:52So, racers, start your engine.
12:56And may the best drag queen win!
13:03I'm following you, Bumper. Let's go.
13:13There you go.
13:15You're welcome.
13:18Now, Floor.
13:20Who's your biggest combination, do you think?
13:23Mmm.
13:25Oh!
13:26Well, there's my nail I lost earlier.
13:28I think Hollywood.
13:30Mmm.
13:31Keeping those cards close to her chest.
13:33Oh!
13:34Who do you think is going to be in the bottom?
13:36Just judging by the entry.
13:38Oh gosh.
13:38I think...
13:40Um, just like Stan.
13:44The owner.
13:45I think Rita.
13:46Because she's a little green.
13:48She's only been doing drag a year, so...
13:49I mean, Hollywood has been doing drag for a year as well.
13:52Just a year.
13:53Like one year.
13:54I think that means she's got a lot to prove.
13:56Mmm.
13:56Mmm.
13:57I'm so happy to have a black sister in the house.
14:01It is so good.
14:02It's iconic.
14:03Honestly, and like you said before, I was like,
14:05oh, well they have two of us.
14:06Like, how amazing is it?
14:07So how about it?
14:10Seeing Hollywood, my heart is full.
14:13I am so excited.
14:14There aren't many black queens in Sydney,
14:16and so to have two of us in the same room at the same time
14:18is, like, absolutely beyond.
14:22Any trade.
14:22Any trade.
14:23I feel like once Floor takes this face off,
14:27I feel like Floor's gonna be very gorgeous.
14:28Whoa.
14:29Whoa.
14:30Whoa.
14:31Yeah.
14:32I don't know.
14:32What do you reckon?
14:34No.
14:34No.
14:35Whoa.
14:43So what are you thinking that you're gonna write for your verse?
14:46This is like the first introduction to the judges.
14:47Yeah.
14:48So I'm like, I wanna be very clear of who I am.
14:50But at the same time, because it's a Mardi Gras thing,
14:53Do you make it pride-based?
14:54Do you make it pride-based?
14:55Do you make it pride-based?
14:55This is, I think, the biggest first challenge in Down Under history,
14:59and this is the first chance that we're presenting ourselves to the judges.
15:04What you need to do is encompass everything that you are in this really short verse.
15:10What you got?
15:11So I wasn't sure if it needs to be about us.
15:13I'm taking a risk and I wanted to make a verse, because it's pride,
15:17to encourage people to, you know, like, take a chance and live your truth
15:21and, like, be authentically you.
15:23I'm so excited about this challenge.
15:25I really like writing lyrics.
15:26I think this challenge is something that I could potentially do really well in.
15:30What's the lyrics?
15:31So it's like,
15:32taking up space for the Asians in the race.
15:34Stand up, high shine like a star, just live your truth and you'll go far.
15:41I wrote it initially just to lift someone up,
15:44because this is kind of my experience at the same time, like.
15:47You have to remember that RuPaul said that it's the first time that the world is going to get to
15:52know you.
15:53Exactly.
15:54One of the most important thing about this challenge is to show your brand.
15:59Your experiences can come, but, like, that's later, girl. That's after.
16:03What's your brand?
16:05At least your fucking name.
16:07How's yours going, Holly?
16:09So I said, welcome to the land down under.
16:12Hollywood coming in like thunder.
16:14If you want to see a star, then stop where you are,
16:16because you just met the ninth world wonder.
16:19That's good.
16:20Wow.
16:22Um, okay.
16:23I really need to think now, because I just want to make it more branded and about myself.
16:28I would just add something that makes it more unique.
16:30At least your fucking name, girl.
16:31I'll put my name in it.
16:33Fuck, okay.
16:36What about you?
16:37Um, I guess the idea of how I wanted to go, like, playing on the name Rita menu, like, kind
16:42of, whole food aspects.
16:43So, like, serving, like, um, spicy, like, those sort of words I want to show from.
16:48Do you think that's presenting to the judges who you are?
16:50I don't know Rita.
16:51I don't know what she can bring.
16:53I am, uh, ready to see what's on the menu.
16:57Are you a singer?
16:58I do sing, but for this challenge I am going to rap.
17:02Okay.
17:02Um, I did want to throw in a bit of rhymes here and there.
17:05Um, are you rhyming with your name at all?
17:07Menu?
17:07Yes.
17:08Oh.
17:10Um.
17:11If the menu's anything to go by, I should certainly have nothing.
17:14If I was Rita, I might be a little bit intimidated.
17:17Yeah.
17:21How you going, ladies?
17:23Uh, struggling a little.
17:25Struggling a little?
17:26Um, I'm just trying to make it more personal.
17:29So I'm getting there.
17:30What have we got?
17:31I've got.
17:32Ivory Glace, shone like a star, when I live my truth and I've gone far, taking up space
17:36for the Asians in the race, fashion chic, drudge a bit, sissy dit, I'm the shit.
17:39Oh my god, you are going to have a mouthful there, my love.
17:43After hearing Ivory's lyrics, I am a little concerned how she's going to do in the challenge.
17:47It's a bit wordy.
17:48If she's confident that she can sell this, she just needs to deliver.
17:51I just hope that you can get it out.
17:54Yeah.
17:55Well, it's like ten words-ish.
17:56Girl, that is not ten words.
17:58Ivory Glace, shone like a star, when I live my truth.
18:00And now I've gone far, taking up space for the Asians in the race, fashion chic, don't
18:03do business again, I'm the shit.
18:06In this moment, I start freaking out.
18:08It made me doubt my own gut and my instinct.
18:12Some of the thoughts that kind of went by was, uh, you know, why am I here?
18:16Like, why was I chosen?
18:18It's a lot.
18:19It's a lot.
18:22Oh!
18:24Oh my god!
18:27We walk onto the main stage, all ten of us,
18:30and we have no idea what the fuck we're doing.
18:32Alright kids, who's the choreographer?
18:37Dead silence.
18:38Absolute silence.
18:39No one wants to be the lead up.
18:40That's okay.
18:41I can do that.
18:42If anyone else doesn't want to.
18:44Are we all happy for Ivana to do it?
18:45Yeah, I am, yeah.
18:46And what are our levels of dancing?
18:50Not good.
18:51I am not a dancer.
18:52I have danced.
18:57So there's that.
18:58We're all confident with a box step?
19:00I can do that.
19:01Okay, cool.
19:02If you showed me what that is, I could.
19:05I don't even know what a box step is.
19:06We've got no hope.
19:10You could do like a,
19:12She's a super queen.
19:13Rhythm on the beat.
19:15She's a super queen.
19:17Rhythm on the beat.
19:19She's a super queen.
19:21Because you get the nice movement of the costumes.
19:24I am.
19:25Ivana is taking the lead.
19:27She's bringing a lot of old steps.
19:30Da da da da da.
19:32Da da da da da da.
19:34Duny duny duny duny.
19:35One, two, three, four, five.
19:37Da da da da.
19:39I'm like, we need something more than that.
19:42I think that could be a more elegant way of doing it.
19:45Yeah.
19:45Da da da da da da da da.
19:47Wonderful.
19:47Bumper, you go.
19:48Da da da da da.
19:49You're taking the lead.
19:49Holly, you come back.
19:51And then you'll move this way.
19:53You move this way.
19:54You move forward.
19:55I'll move this way.
19:56I'm not following.
19:57I'm so confused.
19:57Because I'm so confused with what Ivana was saying.
20:00I don't think I absorbed anything that Isis said.
20:02Okay, so Gab, once Ivana has moved that way,
20:06you'll come back here.
20:08Now you go over here.
20:09Now you go over here.
20:10Now you go over here.
20:11And then you've got to go back here.
20:12But you, you're going back here.
20:14And then after that, you're here.
20:15And then, you're here.
20:17Yeah.
20:18I have a feeling I'm here.
20:20Move this way.
20:21So you'll be in the top, uh, the back middle.
20:24I do see that maybe Gab is struggling a little bit.
20:27Ivory and definitely Amal.
20:30She, uh, super.
20:34Amal is just dazed and confused.
20:36Ivory's glazed and confused.
20:38Gabrielle is just confused.
20:41Okay, so who's got an idea for what we're doing in the chorus?
20:43Eh.
20:50Girl.
20:51Welcome.
20:52To fucking RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
21:03We finished with the choreography and I start spiraling out.
21:08That little inkling of doubt on the first day really tipped the scales.
21:12I just, I had to step out for a bit.
21:17What you going through?
21:18Tell me.
21:19I just don't want to go home already.
21:23Sorry.
21:28I definitely feel the pressure to do well.
21:30When I was younger, I did a lot to be the perfect child, I guess.
21:34And so I was constantly having to meet these goals.
21:38And it was never like, congratulations, you did it.
21:40It was always like, oh, but why haven't you done this as well?
21:43I just don't know why I'm here.
21:46Like...
21:47You're here.
21:48You've already made it.
21:49You're an amazing, amazing queen.
21:52My relationship with my parents is an interesting one.
21:55My mum knows I do drag.
21:56My dad has no clue.
21:58My mum, she wasn't very, like, supportive.
22:00She was like, you know, maybe don't tell dad.
22:02She then just turned around and it didn't exist anymore.
22:05It's your time to shine.
22:07It really is.
22:10I just need to prove it.
22:12I think to myself more than anyone else.
22:15Yeah.
22:17What drives me in this competition is that desire to do well
22:21so that I can make them proud.
22:24You've set yourself a challenge.
22:26And we don't set ourselves challenges we can't rise to.
22:29We've got a lot riding on this competition and how I do here.
22:39Whoa!
22:41So, how's everyone feeling?
22:47I'm feeling...
22:49I am stressed as hell.
22:51I just want to get my makeup on and get onto the main stage.
22:54You know, I'm just praying for the best, really.
22:56I also was not in a good place yesterday.
22:59Was there anything specifically that, like,
23:02knocked you out of place?
23:04Um...
23:04It was my lyrics.
23:05I was feeling really happy and confident about it.
23:07Flora and Holly, you guys came and, like, kind of, like,
23:10said that this wasn't going to be the tea.
23:12And then Gabriella came and just kind of sent me.
23:15I was, yeah, trying to be helpful.
23:18I think Ivory is a bit...
23:22delusional.
23:23I think what Flora and I said was definitely constructive criticism.
23:28I also... I don't have time for this.
23:30I don't care.
23:31I have tunnel vision.
23:33We're here for your sweetheart.
23:35I slept on it and I feel much better anyway,
23:37so I'm ready to take on the challenge.
23:39I'm hoping that the late night choreography is going to pay off
23:42and we can fuck shit up.
23:44Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
23:46Challenge.
23:55Honestly, I just felt like I was giving friendly advice.
23:58I thought I was helping her.
24:01If you get into your head, it's not my problem.
24:03Like, I was trying to be nice to you.
24:05I think if you can't say who you are or, like, what you represent
24:09or, like, what your brand is,
24:10it's because maybe you're not ready or you don't know who you are.
24:13I didn't know I was going to affect someone by helping.
24:17Yeah.
24:19So, who's been to Mardi Gras?
24:21Who's marched in the parade?
24:22I have marched.
24:23Me too.
24:24It was the first Mardi Gras that I'd ever been to
24:26and the experience of walking down that road
24:29with thousands upon thousands of people,
24:31and I could have cried.
24:33Yeah.
24:33It was so heartwarming.
24:35I mean, it really, I guess, makes you think
24:38about how much it's changed, obviously,
24:40because, you know, it wasn't always like that.
24:42Funny you say that, actually.
24:44We were walking around Sydney
24:46and some guy pulled over
24:47and yelled out his car,
24:49Faggots!
24:50Oh, my God.
24:50Like, during World Pride, like, rainbow stuff everywhere.
24:53What the fuck?
24:53It reminds us that, like, even though we've come so far,
24:56there's still so much work to do.
24:58Yeah.
24:58Because, like, as much as we take over Sydney
25:01for Mardi Gras during that period of time,
25:03that doesn't mean that we're safe always.
25:06No, no.
25:06And then you have to think about our regional people
25:08because they don't have that visual impact
25:10with thousands upon thousands of people being proud
25:13when, you know, in the country,
25:14our poor sisters and brothers and everyone else,
25:17you know, committing suicide and shit.
25:19There's so many people who would say that,
25:21why do we have pride?
25:22Why do we need it now?
25:23We're safe.
25:23But there's not every place in the world that's safe.
25:26There needs to be safe spaces everywhere.
25:28Amen.
25:32I'm just going to be back in a minute.
25:33I just want to go and check in with Ivory.
25:35I want to go and talk to Ivory
25:36because when Ivory mentions that she, you know,
25:38was a bit in her head,
25:39my heart just, like, hurts a little bit.
25:41I want to make sure she knows that my intentions were good
25:43and I want her to do well.
25:44Can I pinch you for a second?
25:46Yeah, of course.
25:48You all right, girl?
25:49I'm just feeling a little bit guilty about, like,
25:51you being in your head because, like,
25:53I would feel so awful if that was the thing that sent you home.
25:56I already knew that it wasn't, like,
25:58a personal direct attack at all.
25:59It just got me thinking about all, like,
26:02oh, my God, the inner saboteur stuff.
26:04Oh, my God. What are they talking about?
26:06I think she's saying sorry or something.
26:08I just wanted to check in because, like,
26:09I would feel so awful if, you know,
26:11you really got in your head.
26:12No, you're totally fine.
26:14Can I hug it out quickly?
26:15I just feel so...
26:17I don't know how to say sorry for anything.
26:24Who do you think is going to be in the bottom?
26:26Let's say a name at the same time together.
26:29One, two, three.
26:31Ivory.
26:35Stop.
26:36No, we're going to hell.
26:39Welcome to the main stage of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
26:42Michelle Visage.
26:43Now, which came first?
26:44The decriminalization of homosexuality in Australia
26:47or Reese Nicholson?
26:49Ah, Ruth, that's a trick question
26:51because Reese Nicholson hasn't come in years.
26:54Wow.
26:56Reese Nicholson.
26:58Yeah.
26:58Now, when's the last time you tasted the rainbow?
27:02Tasted the rainbow?
27:03Well, contrary to vicious rumors being spread by unnamed co-hosts,
27:08I tasted the rainbow just this morning.
27:10Really?
27:11We're talking about Skittles, yeah?
27:14And welcome, my buddy, our extra special guest judge, Diva Mahal.
27:20Now, Diva, which do you prefer?
27:21Aussie queens or Kiwi queens?
27:23Let's just say I go both ways.
27:29This week, we challenge our queens to show us their pride Mardi Gras style.
27:34Racers, start your engines and may the best drag queen win.
27:38They bring it to you every Mardi Gras.
27:41Introducing the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
27:54She's a super queen.
27:58She's a super queen.
28:20She's a super queen.
28:37She's a super queen.
28:40She's a super queen.
28:49She's a super queen!
28:49I eat college出 meget!م
28:52pedña fire
28:52fire fire fire fire fire! Kush
29:04it down wall! Guatemala
29:06to the Nanda, la perra Viva potra, giving you the folklore, la Latina name冬!
29:12You're looking for a star, let me step up, you're the faker
29:14You're high, you're my beauty, you can't see straight
29:16Dressed to the nines, I don't get my tits
29:18I'm gonna explain the world, you can say that again
29:19Weed up, menu is the name
29:21Serving spicy, looks incursed today
29:23She loves to sing, dance is good
29:25She's a full-course meal on your main dessert
29:26I was on the runway singing my song
29:28Queer love showed me where I belong
29:30We're my pride, just like fashion
29:32Full of love, heart and passion
29:34I pre-glaced on like a star
29:35When I lived my truth, now I've gone far
29:37Taken off the space for the Asians from the race
29:39Fashion chick dreamt a bit sissy than I'm the shit
29:41And if I fly, or if I fall
29:45Wish I can say, I gave it up
29:48And if I fly, or if I fall
29:52I'm on my way
30:02She's my super queen, never miss me
30:30With flags flying
30:33The category is Somewhere Under the Rainbow.
30:38Up first, Isis Avis Lorenz.
30:41I'm first on the runway.
30:43My bodysuit is rhinestone for the gods
30:45and it is representing my pride as a queer person,
30:48but also the darkness that comes with it as well.
30:51I'm colorblind. Is that a rainbow?
30:54She's blooming right on stage.
30:59It means so much to me because I am proclaiming
31:01the pink triangle and death is silence.
31:03I feel very proud in this moment.
31:07Ivano, drink!
31:08Waiter.
31:09I am serving you rainbow parade chic
31:13and I am inspired by the fact that even when there's darkness all around,
31:16pride will prevail.
31:18Just kidding, I really liked the outfit and I thought it was really cute.
31:20So I just referred to the description to match.
31:24Twister? I don't even know her.
31:27Right hand, left hand.
31:29I'll tell you what I want.
31:31Emil.
31:32This look is tie-dye for.
31:34Bye everyone.
31:35Yes, good night.
31:36Yeah.
31:37Walking down the runway for the first time is mind-blowing.
31:41The message that I'm bringing to the runway today is a message of hope.
31:45Lifetimes are not what they used to be in the sense that we've got whole new ways
31:48to fight something that had previously devastated communities.
31:51And I think that's really powerful.
31:55Ashley Madison.
31:56On the runway, I am serving Vivian Westwood Eleganza.
32:00It's a little bit witchy.
32:01It's a little bit edgy.
32:03This is one of the best looks I have ever presented.
32:06I am so confident walking this stage and I know that the judges are going to get this.
32:13Are you a good bitch or a bad bitch?
32:16I'm a sandwich.
32:19Read a menu.
32:21Today on the runway, I am representing the gay man flag, greens, whites and blues.
32:26That's a Greek rap, also known as a gyro.
32:32Three seasons in it.
32:33That's the stupidest one I've ever heard in my life.
32:35It's the first time they're seeing me walk the stage and I'm having the time of my life.
32:41Bump a love.
32:42So my outfit is stunning.
32:44It was made to fit my body to a tee.
32:47I am feeling amazing.
32:50Okay, yeah.
32:52I'm here for it.
32:54I own 51% of this feather farm.
32:5761.
32:59They call her Thickerys.
33:04Bye.
33:10Gabriela Labucci.
33:11What's going to happen?
33:12I don't know.
33:13I wonder what's under there.
33:14On the runway tonight, I am wearing a gown.
33:17I came in wearing that crochet number, so I'm giving you versatility from day one.
33:22Ooh, couture by Lifesavers.
33:26Walking the runway feels so damn good.
33:28I am just here to have a good time.
33:29I walk.
33:30I give glamour.
33:31And I've got to throw on a bit of dickhead as well.
33:33That reminds me I've got to get my roots done.
33:35Oh.
33:38Ivory Glaze.
33:40Tonight on the runway, I am serving you my rainbow glaze fantasy, darling.
33:45Imagine if a sexy lady got come on by a unicorn.
33:48I wanted to give rainbow drops of glaze.
33:51Well, I guess she didn't see the wet paint sign.
33:55I feel gorgeous.
33:56My hair matches.
33:57My gloves match.
33:58It's such a good look.
33:59I hope the judges enjoy it.
34:01Hollywood star.
34:05Mmm.
34:05Black Panther on the runway.
34:07Tonight, I'm wearing a couture garment inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and wanted
34:12to incorporate the progressive flag.
34:15Black velvet, if you please.
34:17I literally feel like a Black Panther ready to eat these competitors alive, honey.
34:23Hollywood star is the runway queen of the season, hands down.
34:27That's my fister, sister.
34:30Now, please welcome to the floor, floor.
34:34So, on the runway, I'm giving you the fucking full forest of Guatemala girl.
34:39I'm giving you colors, texture, volume, animals, all the glamour.
34:45Note to self, do not go to ballet to get work done.
34:48And dance.
34:49All that fierceness.
34:51Pride.
34:53Living.
34:54My.
34:55Fantasy.
34:58Pure queens.
35:00Azi, azi, azi.
35:01Oi, oi, oi.
35:03When I say your name, please step forward.
35:09Isis.
35:12Ivana.
35:14Rita.
35:16Bump of love.
35:19Ladies, you are all safe.
35:24You may leave the stage.
35:30Ladies, you represent the tops and bottoms of the week.
35:35Now it's time for the judges' critiques.
35:37Up first, Amel.
35:39Hello.
35:39We're gonna start with your performance.
35:41Now, you were so nervous.
35:44You were looking everywhere, trying to find reassurance.
35:47When really, the truth is, you would have been just fine.
35:49You went to this kind of other place where it looked like you were thinking a couple steps ahead the
35:53whole time.
35:54And I think like, I don't know, your name's Amel. Loosen up.
35:58Amel, you've got great style.
36:00You've got a great look.
36:01The thing that was missing in the performance was that star quality.
36:05This is something you have to figure out.
36:07You're on the world's biggest stage, and this is your opportunity.
36:10Why are you freezing up?
36:12I think in a nutshell, it is that I just maybe don't trust myself as much as I should.
36:17Well, thank you very much.
36:20Up next, Ashley Madison.
36:22I think the biggest sin that you committed was every time you raised your arm, your nipples popped out.
36:27And you look amazing tonight. Same crime was committed.
36:31That's a big red X.
36:33Aside from your titties hanging out, you were in it.
36:37Now, I know that you were asked if you wanted to put on pasties, and you declined. Why'd you decline?
36:42I thought that if I put my arms up lower, then they wouldn't come out.
36:47Sometimes the universe has stage directions, and when the stage directors say, would you like to do something about your
36:53nipples?
36:54That was the opportunity to go, yes, I would.
36:57Well, thank you so much, Ashley.
36:59Up next, Gabriela Labucci.
37:03Hi.
37:04I actually really enjoyed your performance.
37:07I thought that you were present. You had a point of view.
37:10I love that sense of self and sense of confidence, and that's what you need.
37:14I do feel like the outfit maybe could have stepped up a little bit more, but I really loved your
37:19energy.
37:20As soon as you hit the stage, it was that stupid look.
37:23It was like, what is she thinking?
37:25Where'd you get your sense of wacky style?
37:27Style is definitely a word that people would use, just not about me.
37:33You look stunning tonight.
37:35Well done.
37:37Up next, Ivory Glaze.
37:39Your performance.
37:41You struggled a little bit, but tonight, exquisite.
37:46This is stunning.
37:48The performance, you were getting smaller and smaller.
37:51You were so clearly in your own head.
37:53You wanted to get everything perfect, and the beauty of this show is letting go.
37:59You sort of dimmed away in this, and it was unfortunate.
38:03Do you have a nightclub act?
38:04No.
38:05So I actually work full-time as a business analyst.
38:07As a business analyst?
38:09Yeah, I work in corporate at a bank.
38:10So why do you do drag?
38:11I feel like, you know, maybe out of drag, I'm not like the most exceptional person.
38:18Sorry.
38:21I feel like when I'm in drag, and I can do everything, I feel exceptional.
38:26That's the power of drag.
38:28That same confidence you get from drag, you have to apply that to your performance.
38:33Get into your power self, and do not diminish yourself.
38:38Up next, Hollywood star.
38:40Hollywood, you had enough attitude and star quality and confidence to feed all the children.
38:47And then of course on the runway, it sends a message, and yet it's you, and it's done your way.
38:52I loved you straight out the gate.
38:54The outfit, the look, every single detail from head to toe.
38:58I was living for you.
39:00You sold it.
39:02It was so much fun.
39:03What does pride mean to you?
39:05Being able to represent my culture, infuse it with being queer, I think is so important to me.
39:14Thank you so much.
39:16The floor is up next.
39:17Michelle.
39:18You were so much fun, and your pride of the lyrics that you wrote, I love that.
39:22You had this confidence on stage that you kind of became the unannounced leader of the pack, I guess.
39:27The look tonight, I really love it.
39:29I do love the incorporation of your indigenous culture, but I really wanted to see your face.
39:35Okay.
39:35Because I feel like people are just getting to meet Flor.
39:38You came here from Guatemala.
39:40What brought you to New Zealand?
39:41I moved with my ex-partner, and then we broke up.
39:45He moved to the US, but I loved New Zealand.
39:49So I was like, I think I can call New Zealand home.
39:53And that's why I'm here, still.
39:58Yeah.
39:59Can we see your face real quick?
40:01Can you take that off?
40:02I like to keep it on.
40:03You like to leave it on.
40:04Yes.
40:05Yeah.
40:06There you are.
40:07Yeah.
40:09Goodbye.
40:11Thank you, Queens.
40:12I think we've heard enough.
40:14While you untuck in the workroom, the judges and I will deliberate.
40:19You may leave the stage.
40:25Cheers.
40:25Congratulations.
40:27Congratulations.
40:27We're not going home first.
40:29No.
40:30Oh my God.
40:30Welcome back.
40:31Oh, darling.
40:32Right.
40:32Who has an MP3 player?
40:34Oh my God.
40:34What?
40:35What happened?
40:36Tell us.
40:37They said that I looked like incredibly nervous.
40:40I'm feeling very gutted.
40:43I feel...
40:47I'm devastated.
40:48I feel like I'm letting myself down.
40:51I feel like I'm letting everyone who's cheering me on down.
40:54It's literally heartbreaking.
40:56I don't have to be lip syncing already.
40:57It's a terrible start.
40:59Who else do you think is going to lip sync for their life tonight?
41:02Basically, they were saying that I didn't have enough confidence.
41:05I'm just going to give it my all.
41:07Hopefully convey that I've got enough presence on a stage to justify being here.
41:13I think they loved you, Ivory.
41:15I think with me, the nervousness thing was just so, so present.
41:19I had the same thing, girl.
41:22Even though I got some really great feedback about my outfit, I genuinely think that I will be lip syncing
41:27against Amel.
41:28And that sucks because she's like my close Sydney sister.
41:32Um, do you want to talk yet?
41:35Not with my lashes like this.
41:37Poor little Ash, Madison.
41:39She is just so upset.
41:41So embarrassed.
41:42Well, I don't be embarrassed.
41:44When it came to like, the choreography was fine.
41:48My look, like they loved the showgirl look.
41:50They loved this.
41:51It was just my fucking nipples.
41:53What?
41:53What?
41:54That was it. That was the only critique they had.
41:58I'm so embarrassed.
41:59Don't feel embarrassed, honey.
42:01But you know what?
42:02We're so proud of you, darling.
42:03But we are.
42:04We all let her have our moment.
42:06We are doing our best to get her out of this mindset.
42:09You made it here, and it wasn't easy, and you came all the way from Sydney.
42:14Now I'm back.
42:15Sorry.
42:20In any case, I hope you don't have to lip sync.
42:23If I had to choose, though, I would choose to lip sync against Ashley.
42:27Oh.
42:27I don't want to send you home Ivory yet.
42:29You want to send me home?
42:30Better you than Ivory, yes.
42:34There's so much weighing on me in this moment.
42:36I think I walked into this competition with so much confidence.
42:39I feel so stupid.
42:40All because of one mistake that I've made.
42:43It could send me home.
42:45May the best woman win.
42:48All right, now, just between us kangaroos, what do you think?
42:53Let's start with Amel.
42:54Amel is so beautiful.
42:56She has style.
42:57I was here for all of it, apart from the performance.
43:02The nerves got the best of her.
43:04But I also feel like maybe there's something in there.
43:07Something standing in her way.
43:09And listen, we can shake her all we want, but it's really up to Amel to make it work.
43:15Let's talk about Ashley Madison.
43:17In the performance, you know, she was there in that blue showgirl outfit,
43:20which by the way, was gorgeous.
43:22Yes.
43:22But then, Nipplegate happened.
43:24It's not often I find myself staring at a pair of tits.
43:28And then she came out on the runway and did it again.
43:31Also, to be honest, they didn't love her runway look.
43:34She was at the head of the lineup for the stage presentation,
43:38and she looked like she belonged there until she raised her arms.
43:42Yes.
43:43All right, let's talk about Gabriela Labucci.
43:45Gabriela Labucci is one that you look at and you're like, huh.
43:52I live for the camp queen.
43:54So when my eyes caught Gabriela, I was like, thank you.
43:58She's very funny, and she knows who she is, and she's delivering it.
44:02Ivory.
44:03In the performance, she was so lost, but tonight on the runway, she's so beautiful.
44:09She talked about the freedom drag gives her, and that is right on point.
44:13It does give you freedom, but that doesn't mean that you are a performer.
44:17Hollywood.
44:17What a way to start.
44:19Yes.
44:19That's how you come out.
44:20And she let us know she was here to slay the game.
44:23I wanted to hold on to her handlebars.
44:26She came with the charisma.
44:28She came with the look and the attitude.
44:30Hollywood is indeed a star.
44:33Floor.
44:33Floor was so much fun from the minute we saw her.
44:36I love what she did, and I'm excited about that one as well.
44:40Straight off the bat, the energy was there, the passion was there.
44:43It's amazing that she paid homage to Guatemala.
44:46I just really wanted to see at least part of her face.
44:49You know, the charisma is just undeniable.
44:52All right.
44:53Silence.
44:54I've made my decision.
44:56Bring back my girls.
44:57Welcome back, queens.
44:59I've made some decisions.
45:03Gabrielle Lelabucci.
45:07Floor.
45:09This week, nobody rained on your parade.
45:14You are both safe.
45:21Hollywood Star.
45:23This week, you floated our boat.
45:27Congratulations.
45:28You're the winner of this week's challenge.
45:34You've won custom prosthetics valued at $3,500.
45:40Wow.
45:41Courtesy of Body Effects.
45:43Thank you so much.
45:44Hollywood Star has taken the first one home.
45:46I feel amazing.
45:51Ivory Glaze.
45:55I'm sorry, my dear, but you are up for elimination.
46:02Amel.
46:06I'm sorry, my dear, but you are up for elimination.
46:11Ashley, you are safe.
46:13You may join the other girls.
46:14You will never see my nips again.
46:18Two queens stand before me.
46:22Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me and save yourself from elimination.
46:31The time has come for you to lip sync for your life.
46:40So it's me and my girl Ivory, which I am feeling absolutely gutted about.
46:45I hate to send her home, but I'm going to have to.
46:48It's either me or her.
46:51There's a fire under my ass right now.
46:53I am ready to win this lip sync.
46:56I am not going home.
46:57Good luck and don't fuck it up.
47:01I am.
47:16I'm knew who I am.
47:28I have been following theschimb49we.
47:32I'm watching this lip sync and honestly I can't tell you who's going home, they're both giving the same amount
47:36of energy, and to be honest with you, the same choreo as well.
48:47Ladies, I've made my decision.
48:53Ivory Glaze, Shantae, you stay.
49:00You may join the other girls.
49:02Thank you, thank you so much.
49:05My queen, now that the world's got a whiff, everyone's gonna want more ammo.
49:13Now, sashay away.
49:21Well, I'm off to ransack the workroom. Bye girls.
49:31I am feeling embarrassed. I'm feeling disappointed. There were so many people who had expectations and hopes and I've just
49:41let them down.
49:42I feel like I'm letting down that one girl who came up to me crying saying, I never see people
49:47like you on stage.
49:50I just want to go first. Oh my god, my shoes.
50:00Contragulations queens. And remember, if you can't love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?
50:05Can I get an amen up in here? Amen!
50:08Alright, now let the music play.