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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.

We just heard the critiques from the judges,

and it makes me really nervous

because Olivia's gotten poor critiques,

and we're gonna be judged as a team,

I'm also gonna end up in the bottom.

Knowing that the majority of the other girls

believe I should go home tonight

is so hard to hear

because I know I can do so much more

and I have so much more potential.

And mark.

Gee. Ooh.

♪ Ooh ♪

Oh, my goodness.

Well, girls, how are we feeling?

That was awful.

Yeah, that was a lot.

We got the dreaded question

that every cast gets every season.

Every year.

And no one wants to fucking answer,

unless you do.

I don't know if you guys want to elaborate

on why everyone chose who they chose.

All right, queens, I want to hear from each of you.

Who should go home tonight?

I'm gonna say Olivia.

-Olivia. -Olivia.

I would have to say Olivia as well.

Olivia's look did not translate.

I will have to vote Utica.

I'd have to say Kandy.

Olivia and Denali seem like the weakest

out of everyone on this stage.

Just my opinion.

I said you obviously because of the critiques,

and I said that and I hope you don't take it personally.

But also, like, I don't know the pageant part of you,

so I didn't really see this look for you.

Like, I see you much more flirty,

like, vivacious girl,

so, like, when you put this on Denali,

I was, like, okay.

But of course I think you're a fierce girl.

Literally a thousand percent same.

That was, like, the worst thing in the world

having to say to you.

Olivia, we love you.

Like, you said you're so fucking fierce.

I know. I definitely want to judge it

off of-- or, like, have my opinion

based off of the challenge,

but I also said one of my biggest criteria

was I would never say myself

because we all have things we wanna achieve here,

and I feel like I've achieved a lot here,

but I'm still always so eager to grow and learn.

And that is the main reason

why I didn't say my name tonight.

And I had to do the alternate of my thoughts,

which is the whole competition.

And I also don't want you to feel

the type of way for me saying your name,

because that's the only other option

of it's either tonight or the whole thing.

Yeah.

Well, I chose your team as a whole

obviously after my name being called out

and saying that my look is more Tina Burner,

which, I mean, this is based on some Mugler.

I don't think Tina Burner's ever walked on the runway

looking sexy like this in a Mugler.

I get it. Tina has her red fire.

But, baby, I had the hardest challenge

when it came to how am I gonna do Kandy on Mik?

-How? -Yeah.

Only to my best ability.

Now, me and Mik had the hardest time

executing what we did,

and we still slayed it.

I don't think of this as y'all's strongest look.

You're 100% right.

Everyone has worked hard, and when you really look at it,

not anyone got horrible critiques.

No.

Girl, hold on, girl.

I'm, like, uncomfortable.

Let me go next to Miss Tina, child.

Denali's really been quiet.

Yeah, you are quiet.

Yeah, are you okay, gorgeous? Angel of my life?

Like, I feel, like,

viscerally, like, nauseous, like it did--

standing up amongst my Season 13 family,

I knew our looks were a little bit weaker out there

between our team,

and I knew we were mostly likely in the bottom.

And I'm not giving anyone a sob story.

-I'm not. -No, girl.

I don't think you need to go home.

I don't believe you need to be in the bottom.

And now being in a position

where I was either to say myself,

to say my partner,

or to throw out someone that I know is really strong,

could handle it, could take it.

I didn't believe in what I had to say,

and I had to shit on one of my sisters,

and that's worse than any feeling

of anticipation to be in the bottom.

And I deeply apologize.

I appreciate that,

and I see you getting emotional about it

and, like, it really means a lot to me.

Standing on the stage, I really was.

'Cause I was, like, oh, damn, bitch.

-As you should be. -You know?

But it's either you or the bitch next to you.

You all can understand the position

particularly that I was in

because it was my partner.

We were... I had an amazing time

getting to know you and obviously, you guys, like,

in this competition know how much it means to me

to, like, gain the judges' respect

and America's respect and the audience

and everything like that.

But to gain y'all's respect,

which to me is probably the most important

in the competition.

I'm feeling so many different things,

but that's the thing that I feel the most right now,

and it's awful.

I just really want you guys all to know

how much I respect, love, and appreciate all of your drag.

And I hope you understand the position that I was in,

and that's all I can say on that.

And I'm sorry, Kandy.

And I appreciate you-- I really appreciate, like--

I know what it feels like going into a challenge

and thinking that you've given it your all

and thinking that the judges are receiving it

the way you think you're putting it out there,

and to be, like, well, you tried, but no.

I know how that feels, and that feels awful.

Because I've been in that position twice already,

and it doesn't feel amazing.

Right, bitch. That's why she chose you.

She said you could fucking take it.

You've been fucking through it.

-Girl. -You already walked

to the back of the goddamn runway.

But this week, with judging in pairs,

Gottmik, Kandy Muse, you're an individual.

Gottmik is safe. Kandy Muse, turn it out, too.

[all laugh]

But low key, I was, like, RuPaul's already sent her home.

Her nerves are shot.

She's good. She can take this.

-No, I... -Girl.

I mean, listen, if it was me, girl,

I am so happy with everything we've done,

even if tonight was my night.

You look fabulous.

-I feel fabulous. -You look so good.

Baby, I'm about to go from woman to drag queen.

Yeah.

I put you in drag for the first time.

[all laugh]

As speaking of putting in drag for the first time,

Miss Utica and Symone.

I am so happy we were paired together,

and I'm so happy I got to feel in your skin,

so to speak.

And it was so much fun

to not have to necessarily be me on that runway for once

and have a little bit more fun.

-Yeah. -And I just wanna say thank you

for giving me a different perspective

and a different way to look at my own personal drag.

Oh, my goodness.

Everything you're saying, me, too.

[laughs]

I haven't felt so powerful on that stage,

and like I said to the judges,

I feel like I hide my insecurities

through, like, a smile,

and a goofy and, like, a silly.

But I felt like

I could really channel what you have,

which is this beautiful, beautiful power.

And it was... it was magical, so...

You both see it.

I see it.

You really fucking do look like Sharon Needles,

and it's freaking me out.

Now that she said that, I was like, oh, whoa.

-I see it. -Aah!

Doing this challenge

was actually very eye-opening for myself.

Like, having to put you in what I do,

and having to, like, give you a little bit of myself,

it was very nice to, like, look back and be, like, I am--

Like, if I would have put this on, bitch,

y'all can't tell me nothing. Same thing.

And so it was actually--

it was kind of a confidence booster.

Like when we were doing the walk,

I had to sit there and be, like, what do I do?

'Cause I just do it,

and I had to, like, really dissect

and be, like, this is the essence of Symone

and dah dah dah, and just, like, watching you do it,

it was, like, I am that bitch.

-And it's so, like-- -It's wild.

That's the thing about the challenge.

Really, it takes, like, knowing who you are as a person.

1.000%.

Even, like, imitating someone,

you have to, like, know you.

So it's just so--

yeah, this challenge is crazy.

To the fierce fucking top eight.

Fierce as fuck.

And it's even hard, like, to see, like,

someone has to go home tonight,

I can't even picture that.

Because this round, like, who are they gonna send

out of all these strong, you know--

-Who are all so different. -Who are all so different.

I think that you both are going to win,

and I'm very happy about that.

I think that you both will be second place,

and I feel like we'll both be safe.

I do think that y'all will be in the bottom.

I think I'm definitely gonna be in the bottom,

and, um...

I just wanna let everyone know how much you mean to me.

Really.

We love you so much.

Yeah, I love you so much.

You have all helped me so much,

not only grow as an artist, but a person.

And for that, I'm so, so thankful.

And I'm saying this now

because I don't know if I'll get a chance to say it.

[laughs]

Baby, you are a star, and I hope you know that.

I feel so beautiful,

and this was completely all your doing.

Yeah, you both look great.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.

This week really has been a blessing.

And it's only gonna get harder and harder.

Yeah.

Because this is based on groups,

and if they're, like, your group is safe,

your group is safe, and a group has to be in the bottom,

you worked closely with that person

to put this performance, this look together.

Now you have to, like, go against each other?

It's the hardest thing.

Hi, baby. How are you?

-I miss you. -Oh, my God!

But not before you win this, okay?

So...tch.

Hi. My name is Patricia,

and I am the mother of Kevin,

AKA The Kandy Muse.

It's your mom!

What can I say about him

other than the fact

that I am very, very, very...

super proud and excited

that one of his lifetime goals

is being reached.

And because of his dedication and his talent,

he has earned a place in this competition

that he has worked so hard for.

And so the first time I saw Kevin in drag,

in full drag, I looked,

and I must say, oh, no.

Not drag. [all laugh]

I didn't mean it in a bad way.

Not drag.

I said, kid, that shit don't make you no money

unless you're RuPaul.

-And we both laughed. -That's right.

It's funny now how things happen in life.

Now it sounds so surreal.

What can I say? Kevin was born to perform.

At the age of four, he would dress up

and start dancing around.

Celia Cruz. La Vida Es Un Carnaval.

Yes, Celia Cruz.

He made it happen. It's actually happening.

I mean, sugar was good.

Sugar goes good with candy.

Show them what Kandy could do.

I love you so much, papi. I love you unconditionally.

Titan.

[cheering]

That's amazing.

-Kandy. -Kandy, that was so sweet.

Your mom is so sweet.

I like her a lot.

-Yeah, she's everything. -She's cool.

Everything I do is for my family,

and everything I do is to just, like,

prove to everyone that ever doubted me

that, you know, I can be someone.

And, you know, it's like she said.

Every since little bitch, I was a fame whore.

[all laugh]

I wanted to be famous, baby.

How old is your mom?

Because she looks real young.

She's young.

She had me at a very young age.

We're only 17 years apart.

So she's like my best friend. I love her to pieces.

Yeah, she looks, like, so young.

And so much love. That's so beautiful to see.

I love her.

We love you, Kandy.

Thank you.

Five minutes, ladies.

Five minutes till main stage.

-Okay. -Okay.

Love you.

This competition's so hard.

Come here, little baby.

Mm, mm, mm.

If I do have to lip sync tonight,

I'm gonna show the judges a very different side of Denali.

I'm going to embody every fiber of this song

the best way that I can,

and I'm just gonna bring energy and life

and drama to this lip sync,

which they haven't seen yet before.

And I really hope

that I can show that to the judges.

I think I might be in the bottom,

and I don't wanna be in the bottom.

It's either fight or flight.

Make no mistake. I'm gonna fight to be here.

And I'm ready to lip sync,

and I'm not going home.

Ladies, it's time to head to the main stage.

Wait. I gotta get my shoes.

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

Yeah! [clears throat]

RuPaul: Welcome back, queens.

I've made some decisions.

Olivia Lux, Denali,

the time has come

for you to lip sync

for your life!

Olivia Lux, shantay you stay.

Denali, when it comes to your time at Drag Race,

I just wanna praise you.

Now sashay away.

My heart is broken.

I wanted to make it to the top,

but there's a huge sense of peace

because I did show an amazing amount of things

and I killed it and I know that I did.

But I'm really gonna miss being here now.

Ooh!

Werkroom.

Oh, I'm gonna miss this place so much.

Ugh.

I guess it's that special time in a girl's life.

It's so weird.

Like, I have the weirdest feeling

of, like, peace and calm.

Honestly, that lip sync was so powerful and cathartic.

Like, I just--

I don't feel any sense of bitterness

or sadness or despair in any way.

I don't know. I feel really, really good.

[gasps] Oh, my God. Wait, wait.

Wa-wait, wait.

Oh, notes.

This. This is my prize.

These delicious zebas.

"Denali, I love you so fucking much, man.

"You were amazing on Drag Race.

"The world will get to see exactly who you are,

"and everyone is going to fall in love with you

"just as I have.

"I'm so proud of you. Werk, bitch.

Love, Rosé."

She's just...

She's just been really

the closest friend I have here.

I don't know. We just clicked from day one.

Like, she's been a really beautiful support,

support system here,

and I really appreciate her.

I don't know.

Sisterhood is so important to me,

and I've yearned for a sense of community

and this type of love and friendship

for a long time in my life,

and it's just really cool to hold it in my hand

and actualize it.

And I don't know. I just...

This means everything.

I'm really proud that I lasted all the way to where I did

being 100% me and 100% authentic.

This is when the real game begins.

This is when the true Drag Race of life begins.

And y'all can see how I don't give up here.

Ooh, ooh, just wait to see

how I'm not gonna give up in life.

This experience has pushed me

to be 10 times the Denali

I ever even thought that I could be.

and I'm ready to just take everything that I've learned

and everything that I've grown from here

and apply them to life.

Whaa! You know what?

I can't just strut out of here.

I'm gonna skate out of here as I entered.

Pshew. Pshew.

Push with your outside edges, girls.

And bevel.

Man, I only have one thing to say.

Later, skaters.

Clara, Clara, look at me go!

You will see me again, werkroom.

I promise.

I may have only made it midway.

I'm ready to take life by the skates

and attack every single challenge

that comes at me in life.

At the end of the day,

I leave with the legacy of being classy and assy.

[laughs]

Oh!

Chicago, I'm gonna see you soon.

I can't wait.

And to my girls, you better kill this.

See you soon.

Ice queen out.

♪ 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 ♪