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Today, you're on the cusp of...

PREVIOUSLY

Cinderulla, the Rusical!

Little Red Riding Hood in the house!

Stop, why is she singing?

Mirror, mirror, in my hand I'm the shadiest bitch in the land.

[Fred] The Countess.

[Marieke] I didn't quite get it.

[Fred] Ivy-Elyse Monroe.

You were funny at times, but then I thought: "make it fun".

[Fred] My Little Puny.

[Freek] You had a double role.

And it was fantastic.

You're this week's winner. Congratulations.

The Countess. Sweet girl, your time hasn't come yet. Shantay, you stay.

Ivy-Elyse Monroe.

Sashay away. Bye bye, darling.

My feet are killing me.

AFTER IVY'S DEPARTURE

Well, Contessa, this was pretty intense.

Sweet girls, I'll miss you so much.

Love you all, and stay bitches forever.

Ivy!

I didn't expect her to leave.

How does it feel being the only one who left a mermaid stranded?

It feels good.

[Scattered laughter]

I have no words, she's standing there all smug

and I'm looking at that mirror and thinking she should've left.

I've never cleaned anything.

[Grunting]

Clean, bitch!

The final six.

We're half-way. Three more bitches out, and I'm in the final.

- Looks feasible. - Do you agree with the result?

It's a personal thing, but I prefer Ivy.

If it was only about this lip sync, you would've lost.

But I think they looked at what you had to offer overall in this race.

The Countess has to show more of her personality.

Let go, you're pretty, but there has to be more.

You have to learn to let go.

I can read in your eyes, you're like oh fuck, my reputation.

And all the shame. Let it go.

It's time to make a stance.

I don't know about you, but I want to get rid of this comfortable outfit.

- Let's go, girls. - Let's go.

[Theme song playing] ♪ RuPaul's Drag Race

♪ [Racers] Start your engines

The winner of Drag Race Holland gets a crown and scepter from Fierce Jewels.

Her own stage at Milkshake Festival

and a 15.000 prize.

On this week's panel we have Raven van Dorst

and Alex Klaasen.

♪ ...best drag queen win ♪

[Relaxed electronic music]

[Humming "Walz of the Flowers", by Tchaikovsky]

Here we are for another new day. Aahh! I'm totally exited.

Good morning. I've finally won a badge.

- Badge, two badges, one badge. - No badge, no badge.

No personality.

I'm a diesel engine, I need time and that badge doesn't matter.

Everybody's got a badge, apart from Tabitha and me.

I think we need to work a little harder.

[Siren whoops]

Here we go again, Ru-mail.

A good foundation can last all day, but a little bit of love goes a long, long way.

If you've got some to spare, then share with a sister.

And if you don't have enough, we've got you covered, mister.

It's always so complicated, can't she just tell us what to do?

Hup, hup, girls!

5, 7, 8--

- [Vocalizing to beat] - Ooh, yeah!

Delicious, Fred!

[Laughter]

How's it going, girls?

[All] Good.

Today's going to be fierce and unusual.

First, the mini-challenge.

In 2001, the first gay marriage took place in Amsterdam.

World premiere in Amsterdam tonight.

At midnight three gay couples and one lesbian couple got married.

- What is your answer? - Yes.

All this attention, it's incredible.

I'm very proud to be married.

One of these first four couples is with us today.

[All] Wow...

A very warm welcome for Gert and Dolf.

[Cheering]

Welcome, men.

- Still happily married? - Certainly.

Isn't that great.

I'm proud that our little country got there first.

How does it feel to be the very first gay couple that got married?

- One of the first four. - That's right, there were four.

Pretty special.

I remember it well. Job Cohen married you, didn't he?

He couldn't make it, because our queens will be marriage officials today.

We will decide later on who left the best impression

so I'm keen to hear your funny, hysterical speeches.

I'm thinking, "Fuck my life!"

I'll give you some time to get to know these gentlemen.

How did you meet?

In a pub in Amsterdam.

What's the secret to staying together for 20 years?

Honesty, loyalty, and respect for each other.

- Who's the best cook? - He is.

What's your favorite dish?

- Mine is moussaka. - Moussaka.

And you, Dolf? I think it's meat stew.

How did he seduce you?

One look was enough, we just saw each other.

Nothing exciting happened? In the toilet or something?

What's the best way for your man to turn you on?

He can't be bothered most of the time.

Have you got pets?

- We've got chickens. - Yes, we have five.

There are women in the house.

Alright, queens. That was it.

Enough information? If not, too bad.

I want to add a few things, and more in particular three words I want to hear.

Namely, rhododododendron.

- What? - Rhododendron.

I don't know what that is.

The plant. Washer fluid.

And the third word, watch out, is menstrual cycle.

[Laughing]

He's bullying us something awful.

You have some time now to look gorgeous, in quick drag.

Make us laugh, make it memorable, that's the most important thing.

Hysterical and grandiose.

[Yelling]

We're only getting 30 minutes to get made up.

During those 30 minutes, we have to write a script, and I think: you can't do it.

I can be very precise in the way I talk, but I'm now going to do the opposite.

I'm going to portray a very nervous person.

Someone who stutters.

I love this, my mother's a marriage officiant.

Yeah, girl, let's find out if it's in my genes.

- Yeah. - I hope so.

I don't want to disappoint my mother, so I hope I can do it.

Would you like to get married, Puny?

- Yeah, I'm actually engaged. - Wow.

- I don't want to marry. - You have to find someone anyway.

Nobody wants to marry me.

I'm all set.

[Wedding march plays]

[Humming along]

Round of applause!

Yass!

Hello, darling men. Welcome to the first gay marriage in the world!

[Queens cheering]

In a manner of speaking.

Gert and Dolf, soon you will be married by our queens.

And it'll be your task to let us know who's made the biggest impression.

You're all looking unusual, to say the least.

I want to deliver something funny.

And the first thing that comes to mind is a big whore.

Dearly beloved, and beloved dears.

We've joined together here today...

[Slurring, with a lisp]

Didn't have much time for a wash and a shave, but I've made it.

Tabitha's drunk. Some things never change.

[Stuttering] Dearly belo...

vvv...

vvv... ed...

I used to stutter, so I was able to use that, which was great.

I won't say ttt... oo...

...m... uch.

...too many words.

I think the character is pretty solid.

I'm in the middle of my... ...mmm... enstruation.

[Quiet laughter]

Today's a very special day.

[Making odd noises]

Girl, it's awful to suffer from it, but what is more hysterical

than being married by someone with Tourette's syndrome.

She's so funny. What is it? Tourette van Cartier?

A day never to forget.

- Bastard, what's up with you? - [Wheezes]

Dancing under the rhododendron, finally committing after six long years.

Because you, Dolf, have spoiled Gert so.

The Countess, really unique.

He loves moussaka, and she loves, what was it again? Beef stew, that's it.

He gets really annoyed when she talks too loud, so keep it down, Gert.

I enjoyed portraying a woman who doesn't want to marry people.

Not sure whether that was clear though.

Hold on a sec.

Can somebody catch that chicken under the rhododendron?

Never too late for a divorce, if Gert's hand slides down my shorts.

Vivaldi is whoreish as per usual.

Tell me something new, darling.

Twenty years of marriage, and a little less glow

but you're up for it again, not with Job but here with me.

[Cricket sounds]

So, you've been together for 20 years

which is about the length of my menstruation cycle these days.

Hello? You're not dumping me with a text, are you?

Dear Gef and Dolf, we've made it already.

I declare you, no, too soon.

Pigeon!

[Coughing]

Gert, do you accept Dolf as your legal spouse?

- Gert? - Yes.

Dolf, do you accept... [Belches] Sorry.

Dolf, do you accept Gert as your legal spouse? No, no?

- Yes... - Oh, shit.

By the power vested in me by Drag Race Holland,

I declare you husband and husband.

[Applause, Wedding march plays]

You may now... kiss.

- Whoo! - Aww...

[Fred] So lovely.

You can kiss me, Vivaldi, come here, darlings.

[Fred laughs]

[Stuttering]

[Fred laughs]

Queens. I never wanted to marry, but after today, I want to marry soon.

You can all take care of my ceremony. It's up to you, guys.

Difficult. They were all great.

Who stood out the most?

- Keta. - Keta Minaj.

[Cheering]

I've won!

Keta won. OK, sure. Sorry, mom.

Was it difficult to find a character?

I used to stutter a lot, when I was younger.

- So you know... - Where it comes from, yes.

And you bigged it up. Congratulations, Keta.

You're getting a wonderful prize, a beauty case full of John Beerens products.

- Ah! - [Cheering]

A warm round of applause for our gentlemen, newly married by you.

- Thank you. - Thanks.

Guys, shall we do it again in 20 years time?

- We'll be back. - See you in 20 years! Thank you.

Let's move on to the maxi challenge.

- Yes! - Whoo!

You're very aware what it's like to be different, an outsider, to be bullied.

And how to come out.

I also know it's not always easy.

Therefore it's very important to have people around you who you love.

People who support you unconditionally. Isn't it?

And you've got those people.

And they are... here.

[Cheering]

I'm really up for a familiar, gentle face.

Your attention, please, for Vivaldi's mother

Iris Karin.

[Cheering]

My Mommy!

The Countess's best friend, Lott.

[Cheering]

Lott and me are inseparable, no one understands me as much as she does.

Vanessa's partner, Stevie.

[She screams]

I'm so happy. Yes!

And, Keta Minaj's mom, Joyce.

- [Cheering] - [Fred] Joyce!

- [Fred] Look, yeah, your mom! - Hi, Mom!

[Laughter]

Mumsy, with her sweet face, so good to see her.

My Little Puny's sister, here's Kim!

Ooh!

When somebody enters the werk room who knows you so well, apart from Keta

is a really nice and special moment.

And finally, Tabitha's sister, Germaine.

[Cheering]

[Tabitha grunts]

[Fred laughs]

My little sister means everything to me.

A wonderful woman. Ten times world champion Muay Thai boxing.

Sister! Ah!

Very sweet and totally different to me, she's very relaxed.

Unless she's in that cage, where she'll be you up.

Welcome, all of you, great to have you here.

Are you up for it?

- We are! - I'm all excited looking at you.

Ha ha ha!

Bring it on.

You're here for a reason.

Tomorrow you'll be a duo on the catwalk.

And for you entourage, don't fuck it up!

Racers, start your engines, and my the best queens win.

[Cheering]

I expected your sister to be totally different.

Weird. What did you expect?

You're really a woman, and she's the man.

She damages people, and I make them pretty again.

[Laughing]

What about your guy? Hello!

Stevie is a tattoo artist, and the world of tattoos is pretty tough.

But Stevie shows his emotion, which I love and it deserves praise.

- I love you. - Nice.

What about the mothers, the proud mothers?

[Chattering]

Look at us glow, we're so proud.

She's the best person to have around, because she supported me from the start.

I can't wait to give you a make-over.

Yeah!

I'm very happy my mama's here, because I'm so proud of you.

You always told me to learn a trade, go and do something.

But now I want to show you how much fun this is, and that it's a job as well.

Lovely sister you've got there, Puny.

This is my sister, and this is my ex-mother in in law.

But that's a different story.

This is my sweet, tough sister with all her tattoos.

Just like me.

She has a real Puny.

I'm proud to have you here. My sister works in healthcare.

She sometimes gets assaulted by difficult children.

My tough sister.

Last but not least...

This is Lotje, my best friend, and she's super nice.

She's so pretty, I'm proud of her and we've known each other a long time.

And I love her a lot.

The bond between Lott and me is strong. We've known each other for so long.

The love between us unconditional.

- Are you all able to walk in heels? - I can't.

- And you, Stevie? - No, I've got flat feet and two corns.

It's going to be hell, but we'll make it work.

Girls, let get out of drag, and let's do this!

[Cheering and chattering]

It's very exciting, but I've got a lot of confidence in Stevie, and in myself.

We'll tear the roof off.

- How's it going? - Fine.

- Nice to meet you at last. - It's good to be here.

- How long have you known each other? - A little over 10 years.

I went to an Irish drag show with a couple of friends.

On stage I saw this white aura and I thought, "yes."

Twelve years ago, I was doing a show.

I was still Aurelio back then.

I was on stage, looking at the audience.

And then wonderful Stevie caught my eye.

I could tell a mile away that he was straight.

So I didn't stand a chance.

But he was so lovely to look at.

It was a bit difficult, it was a difficult story.

Why was it a difficult story?

Because you start doubting yourself. I knew her as a boy, she wasn't a girl.

I started wondering whether I was gay, or bi.

But all that doesn't matter, I fell in love with a person.

I realized that Stevie fell in love with personality.

It didn't matter what I was.

So all of a sudden I felt, I'm not in this on my own.

Stevie is my angel.

I was a very negative, and jealous person.

But today, I look at life in a positive way, and I'm happy.

People often say you have to be happy first

but he made me happy, and we have to cherish people like that.

Being Vanessa van Cartier, a proud transgender woman

is thanks to him.

The mother.

How are things? How proud are you?

- Can't you tell from my smile? - You're beaming.

My parents had a stormy marriage. At some point my dad had an affair

with his secretary, all very cliché.

It didn't make it easy for me to discover myself.

Normally, when you first realize you're into boys

you can investigate this. But now, there was some sort of barrier.

I just didn't expect my father to do that.

Because he supports you and is your prime role model.

But then your father betrays your trust.

I was very sad because of this, and we had our issues as well.

Issues? You didn't go to school.

[Laughing]

- Struggle? - I was a bit of a rebel.

I wanted to be there for my mom, but it wasn't possible.

I was sad as well, and I was being a rebel.

At some point, she decided to throw me out.

That was a very difficult time.

I hope she will enjoy this, and I want to connect with her.

That's what I want to achieve.

- How's it going here? - Hello.

- Very good. - Emotional. My little sis.

[Germaine] Hey...

[Germaine whispers]

My sister and my mom are very important to me.

I'm really happy to be here, and proud to share it with her.

I understand. How were things at home?

How did they respond to your outgoing gay nature?

It's very emotional. My dad couldn't deal with me being gay.

He said that he wanted to be able to walk around naked in his own house.

My mother chose to leave him, and said that she carried me for 9 months

Makes me cry again.

So he had to ago, and I felt very guilty about that initially.

When you're a young boy and your dad talks to you like that, it's painful.

You want your parents to love you, and you don't expect that.

When I said I was gay, I ran upstairs and sat crying in the bathroom.

And she came to see me, just a little girl and asked why I was crying.

- I told her she wouldn't understand. - And she said

it doesn't matter what you are, I love you because I'm your sister.

That moved me so, and our bond has always remained.

You want unconditional love, and when you don't get it from your father

but you do get it from your mother and sister, that's really important.

I'm so grateful for it, and also very proud of what she achieved.

She and mom mean everything.

I'm so proud that he is who he is

and that mom and me can be ourselves as well.

[Fred] So good to be able to share this as a family.

He's really pure. And though he has a really big mouth

he's sensitive, but with a big heart. That's really special.

- I love you. - So sweet.

She's my everything.

Look at them together, so pretty. How long have you known each other?

- About six years. - We met through school.

When I was still at school in Rotterdam, and started drag, I was often in clubs.

Clubs mean party favors.

After a while I went into a negative spiral.

I was even homeless in Rotterdam for a while, which was awful.

We were at school together, and she really lifted me up again.

I think without her, I would've become a terrible addict.

- Hi Kim and Puny. - Punani.

My sister is a closed book. She's a tough girl.

She doesn't easily talk about her feelings.

She never did.

You told me your father died.

Your father was Eric Schreurs.

I was one of his biggest fans, I've got all his cartoons.

Always got more at Christmas, that creativity was great.

- Yes, it's all there. - You made a statement on the last runway

and that was about your dad as well, and about his drinking.

It was very special to combine this.

- How did that feel? - I was pretty overwhelmed.

Actually.

I felt guilty towards my sister for a long time.

When she was 14-15 years old, I took my stuff and moved to Amsterdam.

And I left her in a shitty situation.

Years later, it made me realize

how difficult it must've been for her

because she had to deal with my parents' divorce and problems at home.

I had the outfits printed completely

- in dad's drawings. - [She gasps]

Beautiful. Oh, my God.

- It's covered in drawings. - Wonderful, and very intense.

Dad loved black and white with little red accents.

- [Fred] This is really special. - Fantastic.

This is so beautiful. Thank you.

[Voice breaking] I'm glad she's here.

- Is this a very proud mom? - Yes, absolutely.

Vivaldi is a very young queen.

- I think you started at 17. - 16 even.

- 16. - Wow, that's young.

I can't even remember when I first saw him in makeup.

It all looked very natural somehow.

He was always very good at drawing, and now he was doing it on his face.

- That's right, it's an art form. - Yes, it's art.

What are the negatives for a drag queen?

- I can see things in a negative way. - How do you mean?

That I often see the bad side, before I see the good side of things.

I've been sort of depressed over the last two years.

My energy levels were very low.

My emotions tend to flat-line a bit.

It could be a mindfuck. But even my grief doesn't go very deep.

Even when I want to cry, it's as if I'm stopping myself.

You were criticized last time because it wasn't personal enough.

It was a bit superficial, according to the girls.

I might come across as if I don't care about the world

but I actually care too much.

When I see bad things on the news, it hurts and sucks away my energy.

It's hard enough to keep myself standing.

So it quickly becomes too much, and then I'd rather close the door.

One piece of advice: just be yourself, you're good fun

and even when you're feeling bad, take it with you in everything.

ELIMINATION DAY

[Vanessa cheering]

[Cheering and laughing]

A new day in the werk room and I'm so keen to do this.

So glad Lott is her, she centered me completely

especially after last week's lip sync.

So good to be here with all our guests.

- Do we feel up to it? - Yes!

Time for baby face.

[All] Whoo!

It's a bit tense, being dependent on...

I'm happy to be my fate in Lott's hands.

That's a lot of trust. Last week you were at the bottom. Are you sure about this?

We've prepared our act, and we've got lovely dresses.

We're just going to enjoy ourselves.

That's the most important thing about this challenge.

We're doing this to show our families how much fun drag is.

That's why we're doing this.

Yesterday, a couple of people felt unsure about wearing heels.

I'd say, let's find out what we've learned yesterday.

[Gentle, rhythmic electronic music]

[Chattering and quiet cheering]

I expected her better on heels.

She broke her foot two years ago.

And at first she refused to wear heels.

But this is Drag Race, so heels are obligatory.

Whoo, yeah!

Go on, Joyce.

I'm here to win, and when I tell my sis to wear heels, that's what she does.

She doesn't let go.

Ah!

One task, one team.

And then comes My Little Puny with his sister.

[All] Ooh!

I have to say, I'm really impressed with her in heels.

Her hips sway, and she walks just like me.

So I'm full of confidence.

That was so much fun.

- Start with your right foot. 3 - 2 - 1. - Oh, with my right foot?

I know she's very nervous, but also that she's really enjoying it.

She loves the experience.

Twirl, and twirl.

Whee!

5, 6, 7, 8 and go.

Pa, pa, yes!

[Cheering]

Pull that stomach in!

[Cheering]

Come on, girl.

Lott in heels. She's used to cowboy boots with no more than 8 centimeters.

While the Countess goes for 12 cm.

So I want to see her do it as well.

- [Cheering] - Very good!

- No! - Yes!

- Baby face... - You're so pretty!

[Vanessa laughs]

- You like? - Yes.

He looks only 16 without that beard.

I'm drawing some new eyebrows.

- Have you made up your sister before? - No, never.

It's the first time I'm even allowed to touch you with a brush.

She hates makeup and nails.

She does it for me, because she loves me, but she's going to hate the nails.

- Are you ready for the fantasy? - I'm scared shitless.

If she doesn't like it, TV or not, she'll just say so.

- 1, 2... - Take a long time.

Oh, wow.

I think my own mother won't recognize me.

It's very emotional, because she now sees the woman I see in her.

She doesn't like at herself as a beautiful woman, but as an athlete.

Incredible. Well done, so proud of you.

- [Keta laughs] - Oh!

How nice. A real metamorphosis.

- A Keta-morphosis. - A Keta-morphosis.

Ooh...

Hot.

It's not ready yet, but I'll give you a glimpse.

[Gasps] Oh, wow...

Wow.

Wooow...

Oh, my gosh.

She's totally feeling it. I feel so good going to that runway.

I'm so happy.

[♪ "Cover Girl", by RuPaul]

♪ Cover girl, but the bass in your walk.

♪ Head to toe, let your whole body talk.

♪ And what? ♪

Welcome to the main stage of Drag Race Holland.

This man from Brabant is a magnificent entertainer

and a self-proclaimed show pony.

He sings, acts, and cabarets.

And he doesn't mind doing it in a shimmering dress, heels and a wig.

Alex Klaasen!

Alex, so good to have you in our show.

But tell me, was your gay character in "Gooise Vrouwen"

based on me?

No, more on all interchangeable queers in Holland.

Bye bye, darling.

A real Rotterdam kid, who loves beer and sexy women.

We don't have beer, but Raven van Dorst.

Raven, do your drink anything else but beer?

Yes, virgin blood.

And drain unblocker liquid.

Great!

Happy she's back, my regular sidekick whom I've known forever

and who feels like family. Very... distant... family.

No, darling, I love you Marieke Samallo!

You're the nasty sister I've always wanted to cuddle to death.

[Fake laughter]

On this episode the queens were given the assignment to

not only, but with their mother, sister, partner or friend

go on the runway.

Using an original look that goes back to the roots of their unique bond.

Racers, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win.

Hup, hup!

Category is: Roots.

I'm so proud to be here with my sister, dressed in our father's artwork.

Like two warriors, straight from a comic book.

Tough, sexy survivors.

Stronger together.

[Alex] Are they strippers or cartoonists?

Let's call them cartoon-strippers.

Fuck, a bit of my outfit slipped.

That thing has to stay up, over my bottom, but it dropped.

It's a wardrobe malfunction.

Together with my sister we're hitting the runway in a nice, high cut bathing suit.

The roots in my look are the butterflies that I'm wearing

because I'm a night butterfly, and it was my granny's favorite animal.

Granny was an anchor in our lives.

[Alex] Two butterflies on a runway, one says to the other..

[Raven] Shall I hit you in the face?

[Judges laugh]

[Marieke] Two fluttering bo-hos.

SMS 'cocoon' to non-existent number.

[Alex] 1000 and 1 nightclubs, I'd go there.

I've chosen my Indonesian roots.

The Indonesian flag is red and white.

I'm all red, and my mom all white.

Made up with gold accessories and gold crowns.

I wanted to turn my mom into a goddess.

[Raven] I used to be East-Indian deaf, but I've returned to the hearing.

[Fred laughs]

As an Italian queen, I've got a full and rewarding love life.

You can see this in my Roman interpretation of this look.

The love I found with Stevie is a miracle.

I'm showing this by portraying him as Cupid.

[Fred] Yesterday, Stevie still had a full beard.

Where's it gone?

For this runway I've chosen a very Countess-like look.

We're parading, and it looks gorgeous.

Having fun on the runway is brilliant.

[Marieke] I think Sharon is stoned.

- [Raven] Straight out of Wassenaar . - [Alex] Two dumb blondes on the runway,

says one to the other...

[Raven] Can I walk in the middle?

[Fred and Marieke laugh]

For this runway, me and Mom worked together.

Everything done by hand, all wrong, all Vivaldi, and all beautiful.

[Alex] It's a bit Nina Hagen-like.

[Marieke] K3 on acid.

[Raven] May I latch on?

[Fred] It's really sickly, but I love it.

Delicious.

Queens, thank you for your looks on the runway.

And another round of applause for your loving sidekicks.

It's time for the panel's comments on your looks.

Let's start with Keta Minaj and Joyce.

Very beautiful and well balanced, with a good family resemblance.

Gorgeous and moving.

- We want to see you on stage more often. - Really?

You're so beautiful.

Keta, it was refreshing to see you with a new haircut.

It softens your face, it's really good.

But the warrior is still there, and it suits you.

Very well executed.

The Countess and her friend Lott.

The assignment was "back to my roots".

But I'm wondering where your roots are? On the posh side?

It was a bit bitchy, and I didn't understand the performance.

If I don't understand something, I start having my doubts.

It's not clear what you're saying.

We already know the cool, shy act.

But if you want to move on, we want to see who you really are.

You have to watch out, or it will get boring.

Vanessa van Cartier and partner Stevie.

Yes, ma'am.

Every time you're on the runway, you take me with you in your fantasy world.

Now you did this together, and I didn't know where to look,

because Stevie was just as good.

Every man is a woman, every woman is a man.

Every man and woman is a star

Together you were one star.

You were shining, it was all love, and I loved it.

You moved me. You moved me yesterday in our conversation.

This exceeds everything. Your story goes beyond love.

And I'm hoping this story can be told on a bigger scale.

Because it will inspire so many people.

From the bottom of my heart, I've enjoyed it.

Thank you so much.

Tabitha and your sister Germaine.

To be honest, it's a bit simple.

That's a shame, because I think

there's more creativity there than I can see.

I understand where it meets, because it makes me happy when you walk on.

It's not because of the tights, because I can't stand them.

But it's the pride and the emotion that goes with it.

It's also nice to see you soft for the first time.

Before it was always hard and dark.

Now it's just a great woman, I've enjoyed it, thank you.

Thank you.

My Little Puny and sister Kim.

Hey Punany.

[Fred laughs]

- How did it feel? - Hysterical.

My bottom hurts a bit.

[Laughing]

[Marieke] You two are really good together.

The some shape and the same walk.

But if this was for a bigger audience

it wasn't quite opening up enough, you have to make it bigger.

You were very fierce together, it really jumped off the stage.

But I couldn't really see the drawings.

And then this funny thing kept falling off.

They saw it, which is really shit.

Vivaldi and mom Karin.

Lubu-lubu-lubu!

[Laughing]

- Friend, has it all been knit together? - All of it.

Incredible, such a big job, apart from the wig.

Dear Karin, do you have a message for all mothers whose children

want to be drag queens?

Embrace it.

Nothing more beautiful than seeing your child happy.

If that's what your child wants so be it.

Just be proud. Sorry...

It's great to be here with my mother.

She's accepted me ever since I started doing drag

[Voice breaking] and it means the world to me.

I know not all queens are lucky enough to have supportive parents.

And I know she's really proud, which is so nice.

Thank you, Vivaldi. Watching you was pure joy.

It's over the top, and yet, it's all just right.

From the hair curlers to the socks.

I haven't seen anything like it, and that's what I want in a Drag Race.

Drag is fun, drag is art, and Vivaldi is one of the finest queens I've seen.

I'm not into pink, but everything fits.

- Thank you. - Mothers, partners, girlfriends.

Turn to your queen, and tell her why you are so proud of her.

At first I was always going on about you learning a trade.

A proper one, or an essential one.

But now that I've been with you today

I came to realize that what you do is a real art-form.

And that's why I'm very proud of you.

- Very kind, thank you. - I'm very proud of her.

We're from Indonesian decent, and don't show our feelings much.

- Or our emotions. - So I love her saying this, here, to me.

[Fred] Lovely, thank you very much.

Calling somebody 'strong', seems very simple and easy

but people don't understand the energy and strength it requires.

You don't have to be anything more or anything less, I'm proud that you're here.

Aw... [Mutters]

We used to say you were the ugly duckling.

We went through an awful lot together, and faced some hard times.

You were hit pretty bad by the outside world

because they said transgender people don't belong on the stage.

So I'm so proud that you're here, and you've come so far in the race.

I think you deserve to win and show the world who you are.

Thank you for being part of my life.

It makes me feel good, darling.

I don't have the words to tell you how proud I am of you.

You've been through a lot. [Voice breaks]

We're so proud of who you are, and that you're still here.

Whatever happens, I'll always be there for you, come what may.

And I'll always be proud of you.

Sweet Pun'.

My incredibly sweet and beautiful brother and sister at the same time,

I want you to win because my first memory of you is in heels and a dress.

For me, drag, that is you.

I admire your drive and creativity.

And I think it's incredible to have a son like you.

Thank you.

We're going to deliberate.

Sashay just a little away, bye bye, darling.

[Quiet chatter]

Countess, darling, what's up?

It's so beautiful to see so much love.

With everybody, and I'm so grateful that Lott...

It's beautiful to see you cry.

- Never forget how special you are. - Thank you.

I respect what you've done.

Because I know there's a lot of men who wouldn't dare

or who are afraid for people on the outside might say.

- Respect to you, darling. - Thank you.

What's so unique, is that he was straight before.

He met me as a boy.

Somebody who accepts you just as you are.

- Just for your personality. - Sometimes your soul is more important.

Once you're over 60, who will be with you in the retiring home?

Everybody will be just as ugly, but you just have to get on.

Speak for yourself, darling.

You've got a good plastic surgeon.

[Laughter]

Who thinks they'll be at the bottom?

I was a bit pissed off with the comments, because I thought I was genuine.

I showed them who I am.

I was confident, it went well, and she totally lit up.

It was all about letting the light shine on her, and having her walk in my shoes.

How I feel about the comments? It might be simple, but it's up to us

to lead the panel and people at home into our fantasy.

If it doesn't come across, it's my fault and not the panel's fault.

- That's just being honest. - Yes and no, because I feel

that maybe it's small, but we're like twins,

we look alike, it's about family resemblance.

So, I'm not too sure, I don't know.

Who's getting ready for the lip sync?

- I am. - Me.

Aren't we just?

Who can take off my nails?

Friends, I'd like to know your opinion about the queens.

Let's start with Keta Minaj and her mother Joyce.

Good, but somewhere in the middle this week.

Keta looked so different from last week.

I think she has a lot more to show us.

When I say "in the middle", I mean 8.5.

How about the Countess and her friend Lott?

If you look at all of them, this was the weakest story.

It just didn't say much. Maybe it's got to do with age.

I missed depth.

The Countess has to work to show her emotions.

[Fred] Vanessa van Cartier and her partner, Stevie.

It moved me, and it was a good act as well.

[Raven] Lots of love, and when we think about Back to my Roots

Vanessa's life may have started with Stevie, and their love.

It's really beautiful.

This surpasses everything, let's move on.

Tabitha and her sister, Germaine.

I think Tabitha is on a different level.

She has to be careful this week.

[Marieke] The look was a bit simple.

But the story was really strong and they were both radiant with it.

My Little Puny and her sister, Kim.

[Marieke] I don't understand why My Little Puny,

with all her stage and theater experience

delivered something so small.

The hair was beautiful, the sister was beautiful.

But the execution wasn't good enough.

I can imagine it may have been a bit too emotional.

Because they were almost wearing their father, and I saw nerves.

I think she's a bigger star than she showed us now.

[Fred] Vivaldi and her mother, Karin.

[Marieke] I'm a fan, but I felt the act wasn't that good.

Vivaldi's creativity is so exuberant.

When I look at the stage, it's empty without Vivaldi and her mom.

You want to see passion, when you're watching a Drag Race.

I thought it was really, very good.

I think she's the most creative, but she's also very young.

She hasn't been through so much, and it shows in her performance.

It's not so full yet.

Today, I was really looking for a story that fits.

- What sort of a story? - I didn't see her roots.

[Marieke] It could've been more emotional.

- It's maybe... - [Crosstalk]

Quiet!

I've made my decision. Bring back... all of my girls.

Sweet queens, welcome back.

Vanessa van Cartier.

You...

are this week's winner.

[Screams]

Thank you.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

You're show was great,

and the story with your partner Stevie surpasses everything.

That story needs to be told.

You win a 1.000 check at Make-up Studio.

- Oh! - Congratulations.

Thank you.

And that's not all, because you're not just getting money

but a... badge.

What sort of a badge?

"The feather up your bottom to remind the competition badge."

[Laughs]

- Thank you very much. - Congratulations.

- Thank you, Vanessa. - I'm so happy.

Vivaldi.

You... are going through as well.

Yay!

Keta Minaj.

You...

are also going through.

Yay!

Nice.

There are still three wonderful queens before me.

My Little Puny...

you're doing the lip sync today.

No!

Tabitha.

You...

are also doing the lip sync battle.

[Muttering]

Oh...

The Countess...

you're also doing the lip sync battle.

Oh, my God.

All three of them.

[Fred] This means these three queens are doing the lip sync battle.

I'm expecting your all.

Whatever it takes, if I have to break my ankle.

I'm not going home.

It's time, to lip sync... for your life.

Good luck, but don't screw it up.

♪ Guess who's back in the house Heels click-clackin' about

♪ Fine, fresh, feminine, style to eleven I'm divine, so heavenly

♪ Gentlemen sweatin' It's dimes across the board with no doubt

♪ Body like wow! Pussy 'bout to end this drought

♪ Titties so plentiful, fish queen Jezebel Should be criminal

♪ Don't make sense for a bitch to be this endowed

♪ North to the south What is that sound?

♪ Watch me drop, drop, drop into the ground

♪ Wait for the four, drop to the floor

♪ Add up the tens to get the score

♪ I been that bitch, yes I love that drama

♪ Fishy, feminine up-and-comer

♪ From the Clintons to the Obamas

♪ I keep it tight, now they call [Call, call]

♪ Me [Me, me]

♪ Mother [Mother, mother]

[Music rewinding]

♪ Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

♪ Brrat-at-at Na-na-na-na-not-now

♪ Giggity-giggity hat Barack get back

♪ Bap butta ba ba pow I'm a cunny hunny, a cunny hunny

♪ A honey bun but I count my money, I count my money

♪ With a brap-brap, knick to da knick da knick-knack

♪ I'm black with the freaky money Click-clack, ow

♪ Here come that girl, o-oh shit what up

♪ Give them twirl, that's the bread and butter

♪ Clutch your pearls, she's the big shot caller

♪ Get-get run over, over

♪ None of these bitches is cunty like Ru

♪ Cluckity chickens, I'm pluckin' they plumes

♪ Runnin' my business, Boss comin' through

♪ When I step in you know well what it do

♪ Uh, y'all know well what it do

♪ None of these bitches is fuckin' with Ru

♪ Runnin' my businesses, don't need a witness

♪ Yes, when I step in, they know well what it do

♪ When I step in, they know well what it do

♪ Yeah, bitch, she done already done had hers

♪ She been done had herses

♪ [Jaded queen]

♪ [Shade machine]

♪ [Mother Ru]

[Laughing, cheering]

♪ Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

♪ Brrat-at-at Na-na-na-na-not-now

♪ Giggity-giggity hat Barack get back

♪ I'm a cunny hunny, a cunny hunny A honey bun but I count my money

♪ I count my money

♪ With a brap-brap, knick to da knick da knick-knack

♪ I'm black with the freaky money Click-clack, ow

[Cheering and applause]

Sweet queens.

I've made my decision.

My Little Puny.

Dear girl, your time hasn't come yet. Shantay you stay.

- Yes! - Yay.

Tabitha.

Dear girl, your time hasn't come yet either. Shantay, you stay.

Yes, yay!

[Mouthing]

Yeah, girl.

Dear, sweet Countess.

That means you will be leaving us.

I, we, and all the queens, feel that it's really sad.

You're queen in body and soul.

All your looks were phenomenal.

And keep developing, it's very important.

I'm very proud of everything I've done.

I've learned a lot and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart

for this magical experience. And I love you lots, girls.

We love you all.

For now, drag race is over.

For you, but not for me.

- Bye bye, my darling. - Bye bye, sweetie.

We love you!

[Cheering]

Now I have to give this dress back.

[Laughter]

Drag Race was a great adventure for me.

I found myself here, and discovered it's not all about looks.

The human side, the beauty of how somebody really is...

I didn't show that in my drag, and I'm ready to start doing that.

- N'aw. - Aw.

Give me a cuddle.

- I'm so proud of you. - Thank you so much.

Ladies, congratulations.

Only five queens still in the race.

I think there is someone

who wants to talk to you.

Condragulations.

If you can't love yourself, how the hell are you going to love somebody else.

- Can I get an amen up in here? - Amen.

Now let the music play.

♪ Can you feel the love?

♪ A little bit of love

♪ Goes a long, long way

♪ Lifting you up to a brighter day

♪ Can you feel the love?

Oh, Pit Crew!

NEXT TIME

[Screaming]

Men, pants down!

- No! - Yay!

[Screaming]

- Five, four, three, two... - One. There we go.

Coffee, coffee...

Girl!

[Shouting]

At that point I felt very vulnerable.

And then, out of the blue, you get stabbed in the back.

Mm-mm. I'm not having it.

You're fucking arrogant.

- You're a fucking drama queen. - Just behave yourself.

You're mean from A to Z.

[Mimes explosion]

Play by the fucking rules.