In case it wasn’t already crystal clear, RPDR is basically my favorite reality show, ever. This was cemented last night when 58-year old Love Boat regular Charo inexplicably showed up on set and danced.
Born María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Moquiere de les Esperades Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Najosa Rasten, Charo was a breath of fresh air in a tense episode, which started with the final four having a vogue-off. Nina Flowers won, of course, because she effing rules. Then the contestants had to prepare for “The Absolut Ball,” which required them to create 3 drag looks: swimwear, executive realness, and evening gown — all inspired by Absolut’s fruit-flavored vodkas. The results? Raspberries and lemons in the hair; mango peels on lapels. Insanity.
Rebecca Glasscock was exceedingly bitchy at the elimination: When RuPaul asked her who should be booted off of the show, Rebecca replied, “Do I have to choose just one?” But in a bizarre twist, Shannel nominated herself. She went on a rant about being negatively critiqued and in the end, was told to shantay away.