Bossy Rossy RuBoot
"Bossy Rossy RuBoot" | |
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RuPaul's Drag Race episode | |
Episode no. | Season 13 Episode 7 |
Original air date | February 12, 2021 |
"Bossy Rossy RuBoot" is the seventh episode of the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1] It originally aired on February 12, 2021. Ts Madison is a guest judge.
The episode, along with the season's second episode "Condragulations", earned production designer James McGowan and art director Gianna Costa a nomination in the Outstanding Production Design for a Variety or Reality Series category at the 73rd Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.[2]
Episode
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For the episode's mini-challenge, the contestants "read" (playfully insult) each other. Gottmik wins the mini-challenge.
For the main challenge, the contestants team up and improvise in the new night-time talk show Bossy Rossy After Dark. Following are the segments and team members:
- "I'm Pregnant with My Imaginary Boyfriend's Baby!" – Denali, LaLa Ri, and Rosé
- "Breaking My Silence: Escape from the Cult of Mime-ology!" – Gottmik, Olivia Lux, and Utica Queen
- "Former Teen Queens: Where Are They Now?" – Kandy Muse and Symone
- "My Best Friend's 600 Pound Ass Is Killing our Friendship!" – Elliott with 2 Ts and Tina Burner
In the Werk Room, Symone talks about her brother's imprisonment and its impact on her. Elliott with 2 Ts shares with Tina Burner about a longtime struggle with depression. Other contestants talk about famous talk shows, with some of them portraying a scene from Maury.
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On the main stage, RuPaul welcomes judges Michelle Visage and Ross Mathews, as well as guest judge Ts Madison. On the runway, the category is "Bead It". Denali's outfit resembles a chandelier. LaLa Ri's dress has the colors of Mardi Gras (gold, green, and purpl). Gottmik's dress is 1960s mod-inspired and has a headpiece resembling anal beads. Utica Queen wears a wedding dress, and Kandy Muse has a large hat. Symone's look is inspired by African warriors. Tina Burner also wears a Mardi Gras-inspired outfit, and Elliott with 2 Ts presents a flapper made from Mardi Gras throws.
Kandy Muse, Olivia Lux. and Symone receive positive critiques, and Olivia Lux wins the challenge. Elliott with 2 Ts, LaLa Ri, and Utica Queen receive negative critiques, and Utica Queen is deemed safe. Elliott with 2 Ts and LaLa Ri face off in a lip-sync to "Whole Lotta Woman" by Kelly Clarkson. LaLa Ri is eliminated from the competition.
Reception
[edit]Kate Kulzick of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'B+'.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ McCallion, Paul (2021-02-12). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: RUCB 101". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Creative Arts Emmys: 'The Queen's Gambit' Wins a Leading 9 Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. 2021-09-13. Archived from the original on 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race bounces back with style, silliness, and some shade". The A.V. Club. 2021-02-13. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2024-02-02.