Ep 9. The Diva Awards
- April 11, 2010
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7.8 (242)
In season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race, episode 9 is titled "The Diva Awards." This episode marks a pivotal moment in the competition as the remaining six contestants are narrowed down to the final four.
To start the episode, the queens are tasked with creating their own award categories and presenting them on the pink carpet. The categories range from "Best Snatch Game Impression" to "Most Likely to Win the Lip Sync for Your Life." The queens put their comedy chops on display as they roast and uplift one another in their speeches.
The main challenge for the episode is the Diva Awards, where the queens must transform into iconic divas from various eras and perform a lip sync tribute to them. The categories include disco divas, modern pop stars, and classic Hollywood legends. The queens work feverishly to create their looks, with varying levels of success.
On the runway, the judges critique the queens' looks and performances. Some standout moments include Tyra Sanchez's uncanny Beyoncé impersonation, Jujubee's emotional tribute to Amy Winehouse, and Raven's sultry take on Marlene Dietrich.
After the critiques, the judges deliberate and ultimately declare Tyra Sanchez, Jujubee, and Raven safe. This leaves Pandora Boxx, Juju's best friend in the competition, and Tatianna, who struggled with her performance, in the bottom two.
In the lip sync, Pandora Boxx and Tatianna deliver an electrifying performance of "There's No Business Like Show Business" by Ethel Merman. The judges are wowed by their energy and stage presence, but ultimately, RuPaul decides to eliminate Pandora Boxx.
The episode ends on a bittersweet note as Juju tearfully says goodbye to her best friend in the competition. The final four queens vow to give it their all in the remaining challenges and prepare for an epic finale.
Overall, "The Diva Awards" is a standout episode in RuPaul's Drag Race season 2. It showcases the queens' creativity, humor, and lip sync skills while also highlighting the bonds and rivalries that have developed among them. Fans won't want to miss this thrilling and emotional installment of the iconic drag competition series.
