Ep 6. Can I Get an Amen

In RuPaul's Drag Race season 5 episode 6, titled "Can I Get an Amen," the queens are tested on their singing abilities and tasked with creating a gospel choir. In this episode, the remaining contestants are challenged to write and perform a group number, "Can I Get an Amen," with celebrity guest judges, gospel singer Erica Campbell and singer-songwriter Loretta Devine.

The episode begins with the mini-challenge, where the queens are asked to create their own holy water-inspired look and perform a "holy" water dunking challenge. After the mini-challenge, the main challenge is announced, and the queens are divided into teams to create a gospel choir, with each member assigned a specific role and solo. The teams have to write and perform a song that incorporates the phrase "Can I Get an Amen" in the lyrics.

The teams rehearse with vocal coach Debra Byrd, who takes them through the process of creating harmonies and performing as a group. During rehearsal, some queens struggle with hitting the right notes and adjusting to the group dynamic. However, others shine, and their vocal skills stand out.

On the main stage, the queens perform their group numbers. The performances are judged based on their singing skills, lyrics, harmony, choreography, and overall quality. Some teams manage to deliver an excellent performance, while others fall short, with some members struggling with their solos.

After the performances, the judges deliberate, and the top and bottom teams are declared. The winning team gets a prize of $3,000, while the losing team faces the possibility of elimination. The bottom three queens must face a lip-sync challenge to stay in the competition.

In this episode, tension between some of the queens also rises, leading to confrontations and alliances being formed. The judges' critiques and the ranking of the team performances ultimately affect the queens' standings in the competition and determine who will continue to the next episode.

"Can I Get an Amen" is a significant episode in RuPaul's Drag Race season 5, challenging the queens to showcase their singing talents and work together as a group to create a cohesive performance. The episode also highlights the importance of teamwork, with each team member relying on one another to deliver a polished and professional performance that sets them apart from the competition. Ultimately, this episode is a testament to the creativity, talent, and resilience of the drag queens who strive to become America's Next Drag Superstar.