Heavy-handed production sounds the death knell for all stars

After two disappointing seasons, the new tournament format promised an exciting revival for All Stars. Unfortunately, after an exceptional Orange bracket that felt balanced and fair, the hand of production slowly became more and more apparent culminating in the worst fakery ever shown on reality TV this episode. It might possibly be salvageable if the show runners abandon their winner pick and re-edit the unaired semi-finals, but at this point it'll take a miracle to regain the viewer's faith.

RuPaul's Drag Race's biggest failing continues to be their lack of faith in both the cast and viewers. This is the most anticipated and talented cast in years, and it's being squandered by producers pushing their own agenda over what the fans have been very loud about wanting. Let the talent of your contestants speak for itself!

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Coached by country superstar, Orville Peck, the queens divide into dueling country trios to perform honky tonk anthems at the first annual Stagecooch Festival. Drag Race choreographer extraordinaire Jamal Sims returns to the judges panel.

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