Original subtitles

This is not RuPaul's Best Friend Race.

I feel very attacked!

Ooh, yes.

Well, we made it.

I have had everybody in this goddamn place coming for me.

RuPaul: This is Untucked,

backstage at the competition

to become America's next drag superstar.

Girl, if you're not watching Untucked,

you're only getting half the story.

Director: Break on the main stage.

All cameras re-po.

RuPaul: Thank you, ladies.

While you untuck in the werkroom,

the judges and I will deliberate.

Y'all, let me tell you something.

The little kid inside of me

is jumping for joy

while sobbing in the corner, bitch.

It is such a surreal moment

to have the judges literally say

that I'm a fucking star.

No one can take this moment away from me,

not even myself.

I feel so good.

Hearing the judges totally get Olivia Lux

and get me,

it feels like I did what I needed to do

in this challenge and then some.

When it came to the challenge,

I fucked up, and hearing that to me,

was just like, oh, you're not doing good.

So I might be going home,

and it fucking sucks.

And mark.

Ooh. Whew.

My God, girls, we runwayed!

Hello?

Yes!

First motherfucking runway.

And my feet hurt. [all laugh]

Ooh.

Oh, you're the best.

Oh, wow, wow, wow.

You guys, we just got critiqued for the first time.

-[laughs] -We just got slayed.

That was the first runway on the main stage.

-How do you guys feel? -Ugh.

I mean, I'm pretty pleased with what they said.

I was nervous about, like, my fashion show critiques,

because I felt that everybody was, like,

over the top with their fashion show,

and I was, like, simple, like, fishy.

I think you represented yourself well, though.

Yeah, absolutely.

And I told you that, so, like, girl,

like, girls can come in here with custom costumes,

but, like, you know, the costume is wearing them.

It's how you sell the garment,

and how the judges, like, see you.

And I'm sure you went on that runway, like, stormed.

I really appreciated what Michelle said

about, like, my skin color.

Because, like, growing up,

my skin color was something people picked on,

like, for being dark-skinned.

Tonight was my favorite look of yours,

because your skin is the most beautiful color.

So when you came out in this yellow, 24-karat gold,

and you've got that delicious, rich skin color,

it just all played perfectly.

To hear her compliment it was just, like... [sighs].

Like, a moment for me. [laughs]

Not only complimented, but she was in love, honey.

She was in love.

It was just like, oh, my God.

Like, Michelle is, like, saying this.

And, like, with you, everything that you do,

it's so, like, I believe her.

I love you. I think you're so great.

-Me, too. -I think you're so great.

I'm not gonna cry this season.

They're not gonna get me on camera crying, baby.

How you feeling, sis?

I don't know. I don't know.

I feel like they are obviously,

like, impressed with my personality,

like, and me, like, as a person.

And they liked your outfit.

It was, like, 50/50 on the fashion show.

And they really liked the outfit tonight,

but I also was the only one

that got the worst critique out of the entire performance.

What did they say that was "worst?"

It was just, like, we could tell that you fucked up.

When you mess up your choreo, don't let it show in your cara.

The minute that happened,

we saw you going, like, full-on panic.

And I knew onstage when I was doing it,

when I messed up, in my head,

I was, like, oh, fuck, there goes my opportunity.

I feel like they were just saying that

that, like, you have such a strong personality

that, like, I feel like you, out of anyone,

should be the one to, like, yeah, I fucked up, bitch.

Like, look at it.

That's, I feel, like, what they meant.

I think I was just so, like, in the mood

of, like, all right, let me impress Ru,

let me, like, go.

And, like, I was just so in my own solo

that I completely forgot about the chorus

and, like, joining back into the choreo.

And then when I realized, I was, like, oh.

But you were still you, and that's the point they made

is, like, all right, you might have forgot it,

but we couldn't take our eyes off you.

And they said you're unpredictable,

and that's something you can't just learn.

-No, and they liked that. -Mm-hmm.

You're unpredictable, just like your test results.

[all laugh]

Nina, how do you feel about everything they said to you?

What did you say? Did you say "Nina?"

Ooh!

-Did I say Nina? -She said Nina.

-Aah! -Did she just call me Nina?

Did you call me, like, Nina West?

-That's wild, sis. -Who's Nina?

Yeah, Nina West. [all laugh]

This is why you got sent home three times

in the first episode.

[all laugh] Damn.

-Tina. Tina, bitch. -Listen, Tina,

I don't think that anyone could have gone on that stage

and gotten the critiques that you got.

-Bitch, they live for you. -They are obsessed with the fact

that you are on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13.

-Yeah. -I mean, I'm happy.

Like, I really meant it, like, when I said, like,

I think if I would have come at any other time,

like, it would have been a different journey for me.

The one thing I always have to take with me when I'm in drag,

and, like, even in my career,

is, like, you always have to still be scared

and still be humble, you know what I mean?

Like, it was such a humbling experience.

And, like, attention to detail

is something that I've always tried to instill

in, like, any, like, my drag family and stuff like that.

And she's such that girl, too.

And you know what I mean?

I'm just, like, girl, you don't wanna miss that beat.

You don't wanna crush that, you know?

I mean, the only thing that took away

is me, you know, making love to the camera, bitch.

I'm gonna get some lubrication, we gonna make it happen.

I'm gonna borrow it from your room, Kandy.

Right, like your OnlyFans video.

-Just think of that. -Oh, bitch!

Now, Miss Elliott,

as someone who was sent home

and got brought back into a new group,

which is not easy to walk into a room

with six other bitches,

how are you feeling?

I'm really overwhelmed.

Like, you guys literally didn't even try to bombard me

with, like, "Why are you here? "

Except for her.

She was, like, bitch, you were sent home.

Well, that's-- I had reason to question.

No, but, like, as a whole,

you guys really didn't even hesitate

to go, you know what? We seven now.

What's the tea?

No, fuck the other bitches. You know what I'm saying?

I mean, it's hard not to feel like that.

Think of me walking into the room with you guys like I did,

and then instantly us going, okay,

which one of us has to leave now?

-Mm. -Yeah.

-Like, that's what happened. -It's true.

So, this, I'm so thankful for even the little amount of time.

Because even if I go home tonight, again--

[laughs]

-Make it four times. -Four times.

A legendary moment for you.

Yeah, it's crazy, because, I mean,

I almost have a little bit of guilt for it,

if it were not to be me.

But at the same time, like,

I want the opportunity to compete

just like everyone else.

It was literally taken away from me

the second I rolled in, and...

Are you all right, Kandy?

No, Kandy.

-Don't cry, girl. -No, Kandy!

Do we have some tissue?

[exhales]

I just worked so hard to be here,

and, like, the thought of my having to lip sync

and, like, going home tonight is, like, terrifying to me.

Because, like, my sister went home first last time,

and, like, here I am again in the same position.

There's just so much people back at home rooting for me,

and I just don't wanna be, like--

-Come on, girl. -Oh, my God.

And, like, the reality is, like, yeah, we're in a competition,

but, like, when you're put in the position

of, like, hi, yeah, like, you fucked up in the challenge,

it's, like, oh.

The reality sets in.

Like, you know, I can have all this personality,

but if I'm not applying it,

then it doesn't matter on the main stage,

and that's what matters,

and that's what they're looking at.

And I just-- What's bothering me the most

and what's, like, in my gut is, like, if I lip sync tonight

and end up going home,

and those bitches get to come back here.

Like, I've worked my ass off.

I made sure that in that fashion show I went outside of the box.

Yeah, I fucked up in the performance,

but you can't tell me that just out of that little single part

that I fucked up that I wasn't good in the entire thing.

I was going ham on that stage.

And I think that my runway look tonight is really fucking cute.

And I'm trying to show people that you can be a big girl

and be sexy and be fashion forward,

and it doesn't have to be comedy and all that.

So if I have to go home

and some other bitches walk in here,

I'm gonna be pissed the fuck off.

We all will.

That's 100% valid.

Thank you.

Coming to Drag Race, you never really expect

to make sisters and really great friends.

Although we're competitors

and we're competing for the crown,

they are very supportive,

and they really make me feel so good

about everything I've done so far in this competition.

So who do y'all think out of everybody is the top

and who's the bottom?

-I'm definitely in the bottom. -You think?

I feel like if it was off of the critiques,

it would be, like, me and Kandy in the bottom.

I think you were so concerned with your dance steps

and remembering the choreography...

-Mm. -Yes. [laughs]

...that you were losing the performance.

And then I would think...

Um, I don't know who's...

Between you three.

The top can really be, like, any one of you four.

Like, everybody got great critiques.

Because they really are in love with y'all,

and they're in love with you two bitches over there.

-Yeah. -Which is wild.

Like, that makes me so happy.

That's great.

Mik, how do you feel?

Yeah, how you feeling about your lyrics, or how do you--

You think you delivered them well?

Olivia was the first person that asked me about my lyrics,

and it's just been really hard for me.

So it's now or never.

I have to tell these girls why I wrote those lyrics,

why I was kind of being weird in rehearsal.

The time is now.

This week was one of the most emotional weeks of my life,

just because when we went into the rehearsal,

I was just kind of taken off-guard,

because, I mean, I haven't talked to you guys

about my gender situation and all that.

And so just, like, when I got out there,

I was kind of just paralyzed,

and, like, so not in the moment at all.

I couldn't take anything in,

just because, you know,

like, I'm a transgender guy that does drag.

Even though we did a song together,

and her saying it in the lyrics, it didn't hit me.

I didn't realize that's what she was saying.

Now I get why the whole rehearsal

she was flustered and she seemed, like, overwhelmed.

It was, like, oh, my God.

And even, like, now, it's just, like--it still is like, why?

It was just a lot.

Transitioning's just a really insane emotional rollercoaster,

and you just have to kind of be prepared for it

and train yourself on how to deal with it.

I mean, let me tell you, you are opening doors.

-Yeah. -You are.

You are a trailblazer, honey.

Because to be the first trans man on RuPaul's Drag Race?

Yeah.

-Iconic behavior. -I'm so proud of it. Thanks.

Trailblazer.

You just deserve it for you, though.

It doesn't matter what your past is.

It doesn't matter-- like, you're you, you're Mik.

Down. Seeing the vulnerable side of Mik really is--

it's an eye-opener for me.

And I just wanna, like, hug him,

just be like, it's okay to be yourself with us.

You're making history, and you're gonna be

such an icon for so many trans men.

They don't have a presentation out there.

And I really admire Mik for really opening up to us.

I'm just so happy to be here,

and I'm so happy to talk about it.

-Yeah! -Yes!

But it was fucked up, and then I just felt so bad.

Because I was, like, oh, my God,

they just think, like, I'm not paying attention.

But I was, like, literally paralyzed.

It was awful.

Sorry you felt that way,

but I hope you just felt, like, our love regardless.

The minute you walked up, I said, "Competition."

You know what I mean? It wasn't--

It's not like-- you just have a good soul.

And also, we're in a drag competition

where your talents matter.

Yep, they matter.

-Throw it on the table. -Yes.

We kind of talked about it at the mirrors,

and I wanna say it again,

because I feel like I speak for everyone

when I say, like, it felt so amazing on stage

to be with you in that moment.

Because I know that that was a really big moment for you.

And it just was, like, really awesome

to connect with you on that level.

-Thank you, guys. -It's special.

I don't know what I was expecting,

but everyone's just really supportive.

I just feel so accepted,

so loved, so validated, and so happy.

I know we're, like, only two weeks in,

but do you guys feel like you've learned something?

I don't know about y'all, but I'm learning, like, patience.

-Oh, okay. -Ooh.

New York is, like, so fast moving,

and we're so used to, like,

what we have and who we do.

And, like, in New York, you know,

I'm used to doing my own shows.

So being here in a mix with people

and we're all, like, on the same level,

it's taught me to just take a step back,

you know what I mean?

And, like, look at everything

from a different light, you know?

-Totally. -And it's vulnerable.

And, like, I don't have vulnerability in New York.

You know what I mean? Like, I'm safe.

I'm in my bubble, no pun intended.

You know what I'm saying?

It's, like--it's weird.

And now I'm super-exposed,

and I'm super-exposed with people, you know,

I don't really know that well.

So it's, like, it's-- yeah, it's weird.

I think it's also, like, being in New York

and seeing that type of drag is amazing,

and a lot of people think going to New York, like,

that is the hub and the premiere drag scene.

And that's honestly why I went to New York.

But being here and seeing drag from, like, everywhere--

From L.A., from Atlanta, from Texas,

-it's so awesome. -It is really fun.

I know I'm learning something new every single day.

-Yeah. -Looking at each person,

I'm, like, I wouldn't have thought of that.

I wouldn't have thought of this coat.

Bitch, none of this I would have thought of.

[all laugh]

I love looking at everyone's looks.

Like, it's my favorite thing.

Just to see everyone interpret the challenge in their own way.

-I love it. -Exactly, that's what it is.

-To see how everybody thinks. -Totally.

Well, I learned that this was called "la-may" and not "lame."

[all laugh] Aah!

That's what I learned.

Uh-uh!

The challenge was lame.

I didn't know what that word was.

Thank God for smart people in my life.

Girls, after this elimination,

the reality is that those other bitches--

Yeah.

Maybe there's a twist, though.

Maybe it's something-- I don't know.

No, we don't know, honey.

Whether someone goes home or not,

those bitches are coming.

Oop.

And may the best woman win.

-Amen. -Hey.

Director: Break on the main stage.

Kandy, how you feeling?

She's chilling out, honey.

How you feeling with the lip sync?

I mean, it's just a lot.

It's a lot.

It's a lot quick.

-Against Kandy? -Yeah.

I mean, we're all gonna have to do it sometime.

That's how we all--we're all up for elimination, you know?

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna lip sync at this point,

and I'm gonna be lip syncing against Kandy,

and that fucking sucks.

It doesn't define, like,

how we are with each other, though.

-No, it doesn't. -You know?

It's just one of those things that is inevitable.

It's inevitable, and we're all up for it.

Nobody's--like, nobody's safe.

What's the tea?

Just thinking about lip syncing against you.

I love even when you can go from crying

to walking into a conversation and just go like this.

And you go like this: "What's the tea?"

Girl, it's just you and me out there.

-Go ham. Go off. -I mean, I will, but--

Don't hold back, because I'm not gonna hold back.

Yeah. I wouldn't.

-I love you. -I love you fucker, too.

I hate this.

Me, too.

I love Kandy,

so just the thought of having to do a lip sync

against one of my closest friends in this competition

is fucking scary.

I...

Mm. I hate this.

Girl, if we're both good, guess what?

They're gonna have to keep us both.

True.

There you go.

Listen, it's gonna be a moment.

I'm optimistic.

I ain't going no-motherfucking-where.

And if I gotta go somewhere, y'all better roll them cameras,

because I'm gonna go up to RuPaul.

[knock knock knock] Let me have a word with you.

I'm not going nowhere.

If you got up in my face

and you were like, "I ain't going nowhere,"

I'd be like, "You can stay, bitch."

[laughs]

Aah!

10 minutes, Queens. 10 minutes.

All right.

This lip sync against Kandy is the last thing I wanna do.

Maybe one of the last people I want to do it against.

I'm freaking out.

But I'm going to do whatever it takes

to prove that I deserve to be here.

I am so scared and terrified

of the possibility of being in the bottom two.

I don't wanna go home.

I've worked so hard to get to where I am right now

and to get on Drag Race.

And I am beating myself up

over the fact that I fucked up the choreography.

But if I'm in the bottom two,

I will be performing my ass off on that main stage.

All right, Queens, follow me.

Off to the main stage. Here we go.

Wait, we need shoes and stuff, right?

I'm so happy to be here with you.

-Yes, girl, same, yes. -Oh, my God.

I'm glad they voted you off the island, girl.

So I can come to the good island.

-To the good island, okay? -Okay?

I don't have my slippers.

Bitch, shut up, let's go.

RuPaul: Welcome back, ladies.

Olivia Lux, Symone, con-drag-ulations.

You are the top two queens of the week.

The rest of you are safe.

Olivia Lux, Symone,

the time has come

for you to lip sync

for the win.

Symone...

you're a winner, baby.

Olivia Lux, you're safe to slay another day.

Now let the music play!

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ I'm a winner ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ Losers, weepers ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ Finders, keepers ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪

♪ Losers, weepers ♪

♪ I'm a winner, baby ♪