cyyvgp Review of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World (2022– )

Awful production, huge missed opportunity!

[3/10 · 10 March 2022]

I was so looking forward to this, seeing top queens competing from all over the world! The cast was promising but the rules of the shows totally killed the excitement early on. I get that it's a reality TV show but the all stars rules are not fun (they never were) and we lose talented queens way before we could see and enjoy their true potential. Early seasons of the show was great because it was a real competition and there was also drama, not because the producers produced it but because it came naturally. I've watched practically all seasons and there's always a bit of manipulation here and there but this time they just went too far. How they cut in the crying Pangina was just so heartbreaking and cringe at the same time. This season doesn't treat queens with respect, it uses them to make noise on social media and create more engagement. I get Rupaul wants his Emmy but this is a disrespectful and a mean way to try to get it. I get some people like the drama, but if I wanted this sort of drama I'd be watching some lame show like Big Brother. I'm a fan of Drag Race because it gives the platform for talented queens to show off their artistry - and this season has ruined that. After watching this, you leave with a bad taste in your mouth and just hope they won't do another all stars season. The only highlight was the Snatch Game that Begga carried and some of the looks the queens brought. It was also nice to see queens coming from spin-offs getting international attention. Other than that not much to like - you know a season is bad when you just want to finish it so you can just cross it off of your list. Save yourself some time and watch earlier non-all stars seasons. I'm currently watching Canada season 2 and it's so much more fun - it's professional, the judging is on point and there are clear reasons behind each elimination so it feels right all the way. This season does not deserve the attention it gets.