Here come da Judges! This week’s judges’ table featured Michelle Visage, Aisha Tyler, RuPaul, Amber Rose & Santino Rice. Dang, Amber! Those boots were make for stalking!
The “Snatch Game” returned to RuPaul’s Drag Race this week. After providing some of Season 2’s most hilarious moments, largely thanks to Pandora Boxx’s fab take on Carol Channing and Tatianna’s surprisingly witty impression of Britney Spears, expectations were high for this challenge’s second coming.
Did it deliver? Well, there many not have been as many moments of laugh-out-loud brilliance as last year, but I did have to give props to Raja for her twisted take on Tyra Banks’ vendetta with Naomi Campbell, Manila Luzon’s daffy version of Imelda Marcos (loved the shoes!), and Alexis Mateo’s genius tribute to “a butch, pregnant Alicia Keys.” But really – it was all about Stacy Layne Matthews rocking her Mo’nique in “Precious” drag. The head-rag, the cigarette, the scowl…. It was beyond.
If you loved it, watch some bonus “Snatch Game” clips below!
Of course, another episode means another gal got sent home. And this queen did not fare as well during the “Snatch Game”… But she’s still a winner, Baby.
SPOILER ALERT: After the jump, get into out quick Q&A with the diva who was sent striding back home after this week’s episode.
Fine and feathered and set free, Miss Mariah (Paris) Balenciaga
I can’t lie. Mariah – aka Mariah (Paris) Balenciaga — was one of my favorite contestants on this season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. When I met her in Los Angeles earlier in the season, and had the chance to interview her, she brought soooo much pizazz, smarts, humor, warmth and dishy fierce attitude, I couldn’t resist. She was snappy and just oozes charm, straight out of the ATL. And hey… I have a soft-spot for stylish ball queens, what can I say?
And yes, kids… She always delivered glam on the runway in the show. Maybe she wasn’t the most seasoned actress or performer among the group, but her interviews and confessional moments on the show were to-die-for.
But alas, this past Monday night, the stunning queen with legs like a race horse and “Mug 4 Dayz” was sent home. According to Ru and the judges, her “Snatch Game” portrayal of Joan Crawford was NOT “Mildred Fierce.”
To follow up, we fired a few questions her way. These responses came via email, and honey—the answers came back very succinct and brief. Love that. Miss Mariah Balenciaga is not playin’ with you, okaaayyyy?
How do you feel about leaving the show when you did?
MARIAH: I personally feel it was comical and tragic.
What was the biggest lesson you learned from the competition?
The show reinforced and challenged lessons I have already learned.
Regarding your elimination, what would you like to say to the judges in your defense? Any parting points you’d like to make?
The judges should have consistent standards for judging.
After watching the show, how do you feel about how the other queens and their behavior?
Most of the behavior was expected.
A Queen Prepares: Mariah gets ready for the Drag Race runway…
What else happened behind the scenes that you think we should know about? Any fun interactions you wish we could have seen?
I enjoyed chilling with my girls (they know who they are ) in the hot tub. We definitely needed to relax!
Who was your favorite fellow competitor? Why?
I loved Yara and Alexis. Yara is sweet , funny and creative beyond belief. Alexis is tough and fair.
After seeing the episodes, whose behavior surprised you the most – for better or for worse?
My own.
Paint it fierce!
Hunty… Hair-4-Dayz!!!!
What was the most difficult thing about the competition for you?
The hours, the days and weeks of non-stop drag.
What was your favorite moment throughout the competition?
Watching Yara do Amy Winehouse and winning the challenge as Team Captain in Episode #3.
A few quick questions about your fellow contestants:
Who’s the prettiest queen? Or whose look do you love?
I love Yara’s look the best.
The nicest/most genuine?
Stacy and Yara.
Shadiest/Meanest?
I am the shadiest; for the meanest there was a tie between ………….
Smartest?
The smartest is RuPaul. She is making the coins!!!!!
Most stylish?
Yara and I.
Most talented?
There was so much talent , just in different areas.
Most overrated?
Another tie between………………
Serving serious glamour on the red carpet at the Drag Race Season 3 premiere party in L.A.
Complete this sentence: After leaving RuPaul’s Drag Race, I just want to…
Represent drag and myself with dignity and take mainstream media by storm!!!!!!!! I am working on my own calendar, video instructionals (drag and makeup), thinking about a book , touring the states and loving life.
I can be reached via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mariahbalenciaga or via Twitter at @Mug4Dayz.
Here’s one snow queen we’re gonna miss! Ciao, Mariah!!!
