RuPaul's Drag Race (2009–…): Season 8, Episode 9 - The Realness - full transcript

Previously
on "RuPaul's Drag Race"...

We're having a Book Ball.

'Cause "Ruvealed"
is fundamental.

Am I the first person
who's ever said

anything like this,
ever, to you?

That has said my makeup
is not good?

I didn't say
your makeup's not good.

It's just not drag.

Escandalo!

When's dinner?

Bob The Drag Queen.



I am not getting "book"
at all.

I'm getting "cardboard."

Well,
I'm still wearing books.

I'm just not wearing pages.
Snap.

Okay.
Derrick Barry.

I don't know
that you're at this level.

I have seen what you've done
with your eyebrows,

but it's going to be a journey.

Kim Chi.

I felt something
from each look

and couldn't wait
for you to come out.

It was the artistry
I expect from you.

You are the winner
of this week's challenge.

Thank you, thank you,
thank you.



Bob The Drag Queen,
shantay, you stay.

Derrick Barry,
sashay away.

Derrick.
Love you, girl.

They better be recycling
them looks.

That's all I'm saying.

All right, girl.

Oh, my God, Derrick's message

is actually surprisingly short.

She's a champ.
I like her a lot.

I didn't think I would like her,

and I ended up
really liking her.

Yeah, me too.
I did too.

Long live Britney.

I got to say, being in
the bottom two is an experience.

I think Naomi and Kim Chi
know that girl.

I feel like there's a dent
in my armor now,

but it's time to pick myself up
by my wig straps

and get back in the game.

Congratulations, Kim.

Congratulations.
Thank you.

I finally won.

I feel really good
about how well I've done,

but I can't be too secure,

because people who won
the challenge the week before

have gone home,

so no one is safe.

The judges told me
I have to work on being ugly,

and I don't think I know
how to do that.

Can you make an ugly face
right now for us?

Can you smudge your makeup?

Like, just rub your hand
across your--

Okay, ready?

Take the lashes off first.

That's too far.

See?
Here I come.

Wait a minute now.

There you go.

Be ugly, G.

Top freakin'...
all: Four.

You know how close we are?
Mad close.

Major.

So now that it's the top four,
the stakes are fucking high.

Yes, we're all friends,

but unfortunately,
someone has to go home.

This is a competition,

and I want to be
in the top three.

Bring it on.

Oh, yes, honey,

it has been broughten.

This week,
realness will be served

as my girls battle for
the top three spots.

Oh, and, yes,
there will be tears.

You're welcome.

May the best woman,
best woman win

Everyone can
be someone

Are they here
for a spa day?

And me without my loofa.

It's the final challenge,
and Ru told us

to show up in full face

and be ready
to hit the ground running.

Surprise, my top four.

God.
Oh.

I didn't know you bitches
woke up like this.

I want you to meet
director Jayson Whitmore.

Hello, ladies.

Hi, Jason.
Hey, Jason.

Now, Jason has worked
with some of the best

drag queens in the world,
like Alaska,

Adore Delano,

Kim Kardashian...

And now it's your turn.

For your final Maxi Challenge,

you'll star
in the official music video

for "The Realness."

Yes.
I'm a video ho.

Goals.

When it comes
to a music video,

it's not Kim Chi's forte.

I really hope that she can rise
to the challenge.

To not make it
into the top three with Kim--

it would just suck.

Now, Jason's vision
includes color,

fashion, mirrors,
smoke, drama.

Well, basically, just a day
in your normal life.

This is gonna be
interesting.

...serve some
#Top3Realness,

because the queen
who gets eliminated tomorrow

will be edited out
of the final video

forever.
Shade!

Yes, forever.

Churl...
I want to be in the top three.

You can't be America's
next drag superstar

if you're not in the video.

So, Jason, I leave my girls'
charisma, uniqueness,

nerve, and talent

in your capable hands.

Just keep in mind, we don't
have a whole lot of time,

so we need to get through
our takes really quick, okay?

Mm-hmm.
Gentlemen, start your engines,

and may the best woman win.

All right.

It's so important to do well
in this challenge,

because this is going to be
the determining factor

if you're going to be
America's next drag superstar.

Yes, Chi Chi, girl,

break it down for us.

Hi.

So now it's time to shoot

our first video segment
with Jason.

I love being in front
of the camera,

so I'm super excited
for our music video.

Ladies, welcome to set.

This setup is going to be
all about float-ography.

You guys are required
to serve up a tight lip sync

while you appear
like you're floating on air.

You're gonna be playing
to the overhead camera

while you're lying
on your backs.

On their backs?
They got this.

I'm looking for the queens
to feel light and airy.

They have to pay attention
to the fabric

and looking really,
really beautiful

while they're floating
back into space.

Float-ography.

Action.

You're falling
into this whole fantasy world

that Ru is taking you to.

Give me those legs.

Oh, beautiful.

I want those nice, beautiful,

gorgeous long legs.

Cut, cut, cut.

Naomi, we want to
really watch those legs, okay?

Okay, so, like,
out like this, straight?

But we don't want it
to look like you're a board,

so use your abs
so it's more like this, right?

Okay.
So it's pretty, okay?

Uh-oh, she got to work out.

I'm starting to freak out,

because my ridiculously
long legs

aren't floating,
and I can barely hold myself up.

Manual labor is not my thing.

It's about core,
uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

Bam!

Keep that pose.

Yes, love that.

Put your money down,
place your bet

And spin the wheel

All right, and cut.

Great job, Naomi.
It's awesome.

Thanks.

Bob, just remember...

you're floating in air.

I am, like, dangling
off this thing.

And action.

Catch it, touch it,
touch it, catch it

Flavor of this fever,
the realness

Don't put your legs like that.
It's not pretty.

Okay.
Ooh.

This shit is not easy.

I am fucking sweating.

I'm going from looking
like Viola Davis

to looking like Patrick Ewing.

This shit is not cute.

Ooh.

Chi Chi, remember,

you're top four.

Lot of energy, face.

Mm-hmm.

And action.

Put your money down

Gorgeous.

Beautiful.

You're falling
into the world, yes.

I love that.

The realness

Your legs look stunning.

Love 'em.

Chi Chi is doing great.

I was like, "Fuck you,

you fuking fit
prison trade bitch.

She sure knows how to
sweet talk a gal.

All right, so, Kim Chi,
you better turnt it out.

The hardest part about
this challenge is definitely

moving, period.

Action.

Feelings aren't real

Put your money down

Make sure you look
towards the camera, love.

Feelings aren't real

Find the camera, girl.

Who knew being on your back
was such hard work?

All right, cut.

Hey, Kim Chi?
Yes?

I'm getting a lot of chin,

and I'm not getting
a lot of face,

and I really would love it
to be, like, very graceful,

like you're falling
into this whole other world.

Okay.
And action.

The, the realness
Give me surprise.

Give me grace.

Kim Chi looks like a fucking
upside-down turtle.

Help.

Help.
Ha!

Watch those legs.

I'm trying to give good face.

Keep the legs moving.

But as the clock ticks on,

it just gets harder and harder
to keep my legs up.

There you go.

Gonna move into the house

What--oh, shit.

Oh! Oh,
queen overboard!

Shit.

Whoa, is she okay?

Are you okay?
Yeah.

Drag queen down.

I'm fine.
I'm fine.

Classic Kim Chi.

She's fallen more than anyone

in Drag Race history.

Sorry.
Oh, my goodness.

Poor Kim Chi.

I don't know, girl.

Your makeup might not save you
on this one.

All right, that's a wrap
on the float-ography.

All T,
no queens were harmed

during the making
of this video.

Coming up...

Okay, cut, cut, cut.

Let's untangle Chi Chi
from her gown.

Chi Chi, have you danced
in gowns before?

No.

Child.
Well, we better learn quick.

Fuck.

We'll be right back.

Ready for more realness?

Well, bring back my
avant-garde girls.

Hi.
Wow, welcome.

Look at you.

It's time for our second take
of the video,

and it's avant-garde.

I have no idea
what avant-garde is,

but I'ma do my damnedest.

Avant-garde is drag Latin
for "your damnedest."

Nailed it!
...for the music video

is all about self-expression,
movement, face,and art.

And action.

The realness

Come through!

Okay, cut.
Bob, you're at a five.

I want you at a ten.

Can you give me a little bit
more comedy, please?

Okay.
You better silly that walk.

Yes, love that.

What I feel is real

Work it.

Home, no, no

The realness

Yes.
Atta girl.

Yeah! That was great.

All right, Kim Chi, you're up.

She's so cute.

Kim Chi's avant-garde look
is like

Colonel Sanders is about to
cut her head off

and pluck and fry her ass.

She look like a spring chicken.
And action.

If real is what you feel
Yes.

Feelings aren't real

Ooh, I love that.

With attitude for days, please.

It's real

Yes.
Gagging!

The realness
Beautiful.

All right, Naomi.

And action.

Feelings aren't real

Yes, Mama, work it.

Whoo, sorry.
Okay, cut, cut, cut.

Let's do that again, girl.

Come on, Kim Chi.

Who can't walk
in heels now, bitch?

Girl, don't even.

Action.
If real is what you feel

Yes.
Feelings aren't real

Put your money down

Place your bet
and spin the wheel

Oh, give me those legs
for days, girl.

Naomi's very mesmerizing
to watch.

Like, every pose she strikes
is very perfect.

The realness
Yes.

The, the realness

Paris is burning right now.

Flavor of this fever

Whoo.

Give me Ru Viva Glam.

Now, that is how you do it.

All right, Chi Chi,
you're up next.

And action.

It's real

Yes.
It's real

Little bit more dance.
Yeah, love it.

Yes, bitch.

Okay, cut, cut, cut.

Let's untangle Chi Chi
from her gown.

Whoops.
Her drag hit a snag.

Have you danced
in gowns before?

No.

Okay, well,
we better learn quick.

Meh,
what could go wrong?

And action. Bam.
Put your money down

Bam.
Put your money down

Ah.
Put your money down

Give me fierce,
fierce avant-garde.

And pose.

Pull your dress up.
Pull your dress up.

Pull your dress up.
All right, let's cut.

Let's cut, cut, cut, cut.

We got a wardrobe
malfunction again.

Again?
Fuck.

Oh, drag snag
part deux.

...diva
of "Drag Race,"

and this frickin' gown--

it's pissing me off.

Okay, cut.

Ladies, we have one more setup.

Go get changed,
and I'll see you in a few.

Oh, no.
Not more looks.

Said no one.
Never.

...is a scene
with your biggest competitor:

you and the mirror.

And action.

Gonna move into the house

Gonna move into the house
We're loving that.

Ain't never going home
Serving glamour.

Give me fierce.

Yes.

Bob's glamour look
is really interesting.

His right hand looks like
he fisted a coal mine,

and his left hand looks like
he fisted a gold mine.

I was gonna say.

Place your bet
and spin the wheel

Yes, work it.

Glamour.

Wamana!

Fierce.
Feelings aren't real

Ooh, that's cool.

Then you see something
in the mirror.

I know what I feel

Gorg.

Loving it.
We're feeling you.

And pose.
It's real

Are you shocked these queens
can work a mirror?

No.

It's real
Perfect.

And cut.
Okay, we got it.

That's a wrap, guys.
That's a wrap.

What's done is done.
Now it's up to Ru.

Judge, jury, and executioner.

Yas, baby.
Fashion rules!

It was incredible.
Excuse me, excuse me.

Coming through.
Oh, God.

Legendary!

Perhaps you can help me.
Okay.

I'm here for the photo shoot,

the past winners' photo shoot.

Oh, fuck, Tyra,
you look horrible.

And Jinkx got a tan.

And you must be that sweet thing
that won season seven, right?

Whatever--oh, fuck.

This is season eight.
Bye.

Sorry.
Excuse me.

Hurricane Bianca
drive by?

Damn, bitch, you about
ten episodes late.

Where the fuck you been?

Is there no security
on the goddamn lot?

Aw, it's the final day.

They come and go so fast.

Sign my yearbook, everyone.

It's our final day
in the workroom,

and it feels like
it's our last day of school,

and we're finding out
who's gonna get

valedictorian or something.

Homework. Homework.
Do your homework!

...about yourself
throughout the competition?

I've learned that apparently,

I can come off as very arrogant,

but I attribute it
to confidence.

I've not always been
this confident.

I was like
a little chunky kid.

I was really effeminate.

I had really dark skin,

and kids can be mean to you,

so once I found out
what I was good at

and I really embraced it,
people started to like me.

Find something about you that
you like, and focus on that.

If I don't like my face,
if I don't like my skin,

if I don't like my weight,

but I think to myself,
"I have nice teeth,"

and it may just start
with one tooth.

"Look at that tooth.
That's a nice tooth, man."

And then once you can accept
that little thing

about yourself, you can just
accept you for who you are.

Preach, Mama.
Preach.

I can't walk in heels,
I can't dance,

and I have a lisp.

To be honest,
you could be overweight,

you could have a lisp,
you could have jacked-up teeth,

but you too can turn it around.

You know, people just, like,
like me for who I am

and I shouldn't try to be
anybody else.

First impression of Kim Chi,
I thought she was

very talented,
'cause I already knew of Kim Chi

before I got here,
so I was, like,

already impressed
with her, and--

And then all that changed.

No, but, like,
Kim is amazing.

Aww, you're amazing.

I was a huge fan of Kim Chi
before I came here,

and now she's one
of my best friends here.

She's, like, a big,
lovable panda.

I really don't know another way
to explain it.

She's America's next
drag panda star.

...how much I hated
where I was from

and how I talk.

I never, ever thought
I was funny.

Like, I never realized
all of that until I got here.

That's why I think you've
grown the most, honestly.

Yeah.
This is why.

My journey in this competition

has been up and down.

Making the top three would be

a dream come true.

This means a whole lot to me.

I need to stop comparing
myself to others

and just appreciate what I have,

because what I have is amazing,

and I just need to own it.

I don't need to be doing
death drops

and stand-up comedy.

But you know who does
death drops?

Bob.

Known for her death drops.

I really did find myself here.

That's, like, the best prize,

and I'm so proud of myself.

Well, you're welcome.
All of you.

Your bill
is in the mail.

...all of y'all--
I do not want to go home.

I do not want to go home,
either.

I just hate the fucking food
in California.

It's gross.
Whole Food and bullshit.

It's so good.

Kim, you like all the food
in the world.

I mean--
All of the food

Of the world

All of the food

In all of the--

People are going,
are gonna remember your-?

Egg rolls?

While y'all talking about me
eating turkey necks,

this bitch Kim Chi says she eats

fried chicken buttholes.
Oh--Okay.

It's good.
I'm kind of grossed out.

Yeah, that's gross, now.

You eat
other people's butthole.

Why is chicken any different?

You know,
you try to raise 'em right.

Touch?.

And those motherfucking
are undercooked!

Coming up...
I'm so happy to see you here,

because I think you
bring something

really special and unique.

You put in the work.

If I had moisture left
in my body,

I'd probably shed a tear...
Happy judges?

I gotta see this.

Welcome back, racers.

Let's hit the runway.

Serve looks
and break 'em down.

Welcome to the main stage

of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Tonight, it's just family.

This week, we challenged
our top four queens

to star in the official
music video of my song,

"The Realness,"

and tonight, they're ready
to make us gag,

decked out in their
very best drag.

Gentlemen,
start your engines,

and may the best woman win.

Like I said, no small talk,
let's get to it.

Up first,
Bob The Drag Queen.

Not to be confused
with Bob the barista.

No foam.

This is it.
This is the final runway,

so I wanted to wear a tuxedo

and do a feminine version
of it,

so I'm wearing this crazy,
sequined jacket.

This is quintessential
Bob The Drag Queen.

Foxy lady.
Outta sight.

Mrs. PG.
Pass it on.

Up next, Chi Chi DeVayne.

Miss DeVayne, if you're nasty.
Uh-huh.

Serving opulence.

She owns everything.

And she's got
the receipts.

I have big buns in my head.

To me, it just screams
"best drag."

I'm trying to show the judges

that I've gotten over
all of these obstacles

that I have gone through,
and I am worthy of this.

Oh, which way are you going?

That way.
Oh, that way.

Apparently, she goes
both ways.

Oh!

Kisses.
Mm.

If you like it, then you
should've put a bun on it.

Okay, are you ready
for Kim Chi?

I'm hungry.
Magnificent Maleficent.

That's a cock-a-doodle-doo.

I'm wearing a feather corset

covered in goose
and pheasant feathers,

and I'm feeling like
a dark, evil princess

who came here to destroy
my competition.

She's working that walk,
Michelle.

She is.
Mm-hmm.

Only took till the finale.

Well, kimchi gets better
with a little time.

It does; it's--actually,
usually the next day,

it tastes a lot better.
Yeah.

"The Raven," Edgar Allan Ho.

Ha ha ha!

Are you ready
for Naomi Smalls?

Ooh, dark lady.

The notorious Twiggy Smalls.

Uh-huh.
Yes.

Well, she's also serving
a little Kendall Jenner.

She is, yeah.

I am showing the judges

that I'm not relying on sequins

and rhinestones
to zhuzh up my outfit.

This is Naomi Smalls glamour
to a T.

I refuse to blend in.
I want to be the star.

The beat goes on,
and so do those legs.

Thanks for Cher-ing.

Yes, gypsies,
tramps, and weaves.

Oh, yes,
be-weave that.

Ladies, here
at "RuPaul's Drag Race,"

we have the luxury
of celebrating who we are,

but we must never forget

that even today, there are
little boys and girls

who feel they don't fit in.

So I want you
to turn back time

and share the wisdom
you have today

with the child you were then.

So Bob The Drag Queen...

Okay, y'all might want
to have a tissue ready.

This is you...
That is me.

At four years old.
Yeah.

What do you have to say
to little Christopher?

I say, "Hey, girl."

I would tell myself, "You're
gonna want to change for others.

Do not do that."

I just wanted to be like
my brother or like my uncles.

I was so different than
every other guy in my family.

I just wanted to blend in
and be like them,

but once I realized how
important it really is

to be me,
then I really shone through.

And I would also say,

"Don't take out
that student loan

freshman year of college."

"Just pay out of pocket
like you did the rest of it,"

because it's still haunting me
to this day.

Okay, now,
that's news you can use.

...Chi Chi DeVayne,
this is you...

Cute headband.

At six years old.

What do you have to say
to little Zavion?

I would tell
little Zavion Davenport

that "It doesn't matter
where you're from

"and how you grew up--

"the neighborhood
you grew up in.

"That has nothing to do
with how far you can go.

"Never be ashamed
of how you walk, talk,

because that is going to be
the key to your success."

Very sweet.

Thank you, Chi Chi.
Thank you.

Kim Chi, this is you
at three years old.

Aww.
Aww.

What do you have to say
to little Sang?

"Hi, Sang,
when you grow up,

"you're going to experience
a lot of different cultures.

"People might shame you
for being too different

"and not fitting in
with the rest of the culture.

"At times,
you're gonna feel like

"you're trapped
in the wrong body,

"and you're trapped in a place
where you feel like...

"You can't get out, and you--

"at times, you're gonna want to
think about harming yourself

"or even running away.

"But I just wanted
to let you know

"that it will all get better,

"and once you grow up,

"the things
that you are ashamed of

are going to be the truth
that other people love you for."

And--
It's all right, baby.

"And you're gonna be able
to embrace them.

"You're gonna find a group
of friends who's gonna love you.

"You're not going to feel
lonely anymore,

"and what you thought
was all just a dream

"will come true for you,
because life will get better."

Lovely.

Kim Chi,
you didn't just get better.

You got fierce.

"Oh, and go to a dancing class
as soon as possible 'cause--"

My girls are
all winners.

"You will really regret it
if you don't."

All right, Naomi Smalls.

This is you at seven.

Oh, my God,
she looks the same!

What do you have to say
to little Davis?

"Davis, you're gonna go
through a really confusing time,

"where people are gonna make fun
of your mannerisms

"and the way that you look,

"but I just want you to know

"that you need to fucking
embrace it,

"because that's what
makes you special.

"Be proud that you're not like
all the other boys,

"and just do what you do best,

"and that's just being you,

'cause that's what people
are gonna love you for."

Thank you, Naomi.

Condragulations, ladies.

Each of you made it
to the top four

the old-fashioned way.

You mother-tucking earned it,

but in very different ways.

Now it's time
for the judges' critiques.

Coming up...

These kids have come a long way,

but somebody has to
go home tonight.

?

Really?
For real, Tennille.

Be right back.

Now here come the judges.

Ladies, now it's time
for the judges' critiques.

First up,
Bob The Drag Queen.

You can really dance.
Thank you.

You come to life
when you use dance moves.

And you had
such great elegance

and length to your body.

You made it look fabulous,

and I was like,
"Wow, Bob The Drag Queen

is giving us some glamour."

Tonight, on the runway,

because we've seen leggings
a lot from you,

I wish it would have just
gone that extra notch

to do a gown.

I was sort of torn
on the leggings,

which, by the way, is what
I would do to those leggings

if I tried to put 'em on.

Okay, break it down,
Miss Ross.

...this is a really
good place for your drag.

Let's talk about your journey.

You've managed to do
a really good job

of standing out.

You have managed to be hilarious
throughout,

and you've also listened
to the judges and grown.

I see an evolution with you.

Thank you, Bob.
Thank you.

Up next,
Chi Chi DeVayne.

Ooh, girl,
you've come a long way

from Shreveport, Louisiana.

I heard that.

Tonight, is it
the most creative thing

we've ever seen
on the main stage?

No.
But you look stunning,

and I love the pageant hair.

It's one of my favorite things
in the world,

is that pageant hair
with the 18 buns on top.

The music video,
very nice job.

That was, like, your moment
where you were living,

'cause you were, like,
in the mirror,

and you were all done up,
and it was just you being you.

The wind scene,
you looked gorgeous in that.

Because you dance,

you had the fluidity,
and you knew just what to do

on that black box.

I have to talk
about some of your journey.

Your taste level was, um,
questionable.

Am I surprised
that you're here?

Yes, if I had a time machine
and came here now,

I would be shocked,
but you put in the work,

and I love a surprise ending.

You're like the M. Night
Shyama-lama-lan

of drag queens...
If I had a gag reflex,

I'd be gagging.

Chi Chi, if I had moisture
left in my body,

I'd probably
shed a tear tonight.

But I dried up years ago.
Yes, everybody knows it.

Thank you, Chi Chi.
Shade!

Up next, Kim Chi.

Even though we fought
this awkward body movement thing

this whole season,

I think you've really
gotten to a place

where you can work it now.

For avant-garde, you were
like a glamorous,

Dame-Edna-inspired chicken.

Yes, very that.

And seeing your journey
of self-acceptance

and your journey
to challenge yourself

has been really impressive.

As a matter of fact,
in your entire journey,

I don't think there was one look

that you didn't kill,

and tonight is just the cherry

on top of the hot fudge sundae.

Thank you for bringing
your artistry

to the main stage
of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Everybody
loves everybody!

Who's going home?!

Of course,
it's iconic Cher for us,

so it makes us super happy.

Snap out of it.

You have brought it,

and this music video
was no exception.

For avant-garde, I want you
to look like an alien,

and that blue look
with the white boots

gave that to me.

And what I love most about you

is you're so sweet.

You're that great
combination of, like,

you're a fierce bitch that could
cut a bitch on the street,

but you're also, like,
a sweet little, like, kitten.

Meow.

...to see you here,
because I think

you bring something
really special and unique.

You listened, you worked,
and it paid off.

We all have those moments
when you decide

to, like, bust through.

I can think of times
in my career--

it was hearing "No"--

when I just said,
"Fuck y'all. I'm in,"

and there was just a moment here

when you just said, "I am in."

Naomi, to say that you
are the surprise...

it's no exaggeration.

It's just as surprising
as Chi Chi for me.

This is not the final four
that I would have predicted

the first week
in the competition,

and you did it,
and you earned it.

You earned everything!

The theme
of the winner's circle

is adaptability,

but at the same time
staying true

to your own unique frequency,

and that's the truth

not only in this competition

but in everything in life.

Taking those cues
from the universe

and applying them
but without losing who you are,

and each of you represent that,

and I am so proud
of each of you,

and that is why you're standing
on this stage today.

Moments like this
remind me why I became a parent.

Why should you,

and not your competitors,

be crowned
America's next drag superstar?

All T, all shade,
after this.

Who's your top three?

Who's mine?
Let's watch.

Final question.

Why should you,
and not your competitors,

be crowned
America's next drag superstar?

Bob The Drag Queen.

I have, statistically,
done the best

in this competition,

and you reward the person
who has done the best

with the highest reward.

I don't just do what I do
for me.

I literally do it
for anyone who can come

within range
of my obnoxious, raspy voice.

I serve the people.

I serve the community,
and more than just

doing stand-up comedy,

and actually getting
my hands and feet

into the dirt of the community

and helping it grow,

because the community
has helped me grow,

and it's made me
who I am today.

Thank you.
Okay, now, that was "elloguent."

Chi Chi DeVayne.
I should be

America's next drag superstar

because I feel like I possess

the talent,
the willingness to grow,

the willingness
to take your critiques

and apply 'em.

I can be funny just as well.

I can make costumes,

and I can beat this mug out too.

I can work a runway.
I can work a music video,

and I've just blossomed,

and I feel like--
that I should be

America's next drag superstar,

because I've shown
the most growth

out of--out of all
of these girls.

Yes, that's a grower
and a shower.

All right, next,
Kim Chi.

Throughout this
whole competition,

I have shown consistent

and creative and detailed looks.

I have been professional
and courteous

throughout this whole
experience.

I have been willing to adapt
to myself

in any situation I am in.

None of the girls will ever come
up with the stuff that I do.

I don't want to be America's
next drag superstar.

IamAmerica's
next drag superstar.

She am.
Bam, thank you, ma'am.

All right, Naomi Smalls.

I love drag so much.

It is what, like, gets me up
in the morning,

and I have such a need
and a want to grow,

and I don't like
to pigeonhole myself

into just being either
a stand-up comedian

or a dancing queen
or a look queen.

I want to be able to do anything

and show everybody

that I can be successful

just being me
and loving who I am,

and that is everything
I want in the world.

What she said.

Thank you.

Well, my queens,

I think we've heard enough.

While you untuck backstage,

the judges and I
will deliberate.

Scram!

Now, just between us
squirrel friends,

what do you think?

Now, y'all were doing
a lot of praising up there,

and these kids have come
a long way.

I understand that,

but I need y'all to get real
for the realness.

You know what I'm saying?
I can get real.

I'll break it down.
You know?

'Cause, hey, this is still
a competition,

and somebody
has to go home tonight.

Bob The Drag Queen.

Spandex leggings--
not so much for best drag.

I would have loved
to have seen a gown.

The makeup has always been
not great.

Right.
Shade!

There was some growth
with the looks,

but, you know, if I'm buying
a ticket to Bob's show,

it's not to see glamour.

It's to be entertained.

She's been consistently smart
with her humor.

The Snatch Game was stellar.
Oh.

I also liked
the shady politics ad.

I thought that was
really funny.

I think my number one
Bob moment

was "chocolate chip cookie."

Shut it down in the acting.

Really every challenge,
Bob rose to the occasion

and was able to inject
Bob The Drag Queen

into that challenge.

Chi Chi DeVayne.

Look at how far she's come.

She had to lip-sync
for her life twice,

and she not only saved herself,
she, like, killed it.

Like, we had
a "come to Jesus" meeting

during "I'm Telling You
I'm Not Going."

Aw, she puts the hug
in thug.

She was upside down,
lip-syncing.

Uh-huh.
Twerking.

Yes.
I mean, come on.

Also, the Book Ball
was a shining,

glorious moment
for Chi Chi DeVayne.

As great as she looked,

looking at the four queens
on that stage today,

I didn't know
if she's as original

as the other ones, you know?

Chi Chi I've seen done before.
Mm-hmm.

But I'm in love with Chi Chi.
Right.

Oh, my God, me, too!

...I don't know
what to do with that.

She is one of the kids

who come from the sort of
backwoods of drag.

She doesn't have to do
the outfits

that people in big cities
come to expect,

but in this competition,

judges wanted to see more,
and she delivered more.

Word to your drag mother.

She can definitely
serve a look

better than nobody's business.

I loved the Wonderful Wizard
of Oz challenge.

Yeah.
And what she did

with the stripes,
with the little woman,

I thought it was really,
really smart.

When she did the Book Ball

and created the paper wig
out of pink pieces of paper,

it's phenomenal.

Best seller!

...with Kim Chi
was the first time I saw her,

and I thought, "What in the hell
am I looking at?"

The interesting thing for me
was watching the struggle

of not loving
who she is in her skin.

I kind of went through
a very similar thing

when I did "Queer Eye."

It was like that thing
that I was hiding.

It was like, "Oh, my God,
you're the queer guy?"

Then it was, like, celebrated,

and you're like,
"Wait a minute."

I think that's gonna happen
with her owning it

and saying,
"Wait, I'm being celebrated

for who I am,
lisp and awkwardness,"

and she will get there,

but does she have the ability

to command a stage
and work a crowd?

I don't know.
She has the capability

to change drag a little.
Mm-hmm.

You know what I mean?
Yes.

To really sort of shift it
in a very new,

2000-something...
Yes.

Sort of way...
That's an understatement.

All right, let's move on
to Naomi Smalls.

She has upped her game,

and she has brought it to us
on a different level.

The Wizard of Oz moment

was such a game changer.

Yes.
My God.

That was really
the turning point for her.

I mean, haute couture.
Yeah.

High-end fashion.

Honey, she was feelin'
her oats couture.

...her avant-garde look.
Mm-hmm.

I love that she knows
her brand.

I think the turning point
for me

was in the black-and-white movie
runway look,

and she did that beautiful
gray makeup.

And then out she comes
in the Book Ball

in that paper dress,

which was straight off
of a runway somewhere.

Her POV became OMG.

For me. LOL.

She do have
a way with words.

...will be killing it,
but I think she's just

not there yet.
I don't believe that at all.

Really?
We can all get better.

But compared
to the other girls

at this point in time,

I don't think she's there yet.
I do.

Her drag is really good
and polished.

And she's fashion.
She's posing,

which gives me the chills
every time she does that thing

that I wish I could do,
but my belly gets in the way.

I--guess what I'm about to say?

I agree with Michelle.

What?
I know, I know.

I know, but I--
I think what she did this season

is worthy of being
in the top three

and maybe even taking the crown.

Well, I've just got to say

for the room, you know,

you guys have been
no help whatsoever.

Note for Season 9.
New judges.

I've made my decision.

Bring back my girlssssssss...

Sssssssssss...

See you in a minute.

Okay, last lip-synch
of the season.

Gird your loins.

...to the top three,
there's just one more thing.

This is your last chance
to impress me

and save yourself...

from elimination.

The time has come...

For you to lip-sync...

For your life.

And for top three.

Good luck,

and don't fuck it up.

If real is what you feel

Feelings aren't real

Put your money down

Place your bet
and spin the wheel

If real is what you feel

Feelings aren't real

Put your money down

Place your bet
and spin the wheel

"The Realness"
is me going back to my roots.

In fact,
it was co-written

and produced
by Eric Kupper.

Same guy who produced
"Supermodel."

...I just want to do this
for the rest of my life.

I should go forward
into the top three

because I'm a performer.

I'm a supermodel.

I'm a fucking drag queen.

Feel it

I am the dancing queen
of this season,

and I have that country swing.

I can act.
I can do comedy.

I'm ready for it.

I am America's
next drag superstar.

Catch it,
flavor of this fever

I know what I feel

Making it to the top three
would mean the world to me,

because I am proving to myself,

to the world, and my mother

that all the work
and all the crazy stuff

I've been doing
for all these years

has not been a waste.

I have never,
ever wanted anything more.

I want this so bad it hurts.

That might
just be your heels.

Put your money down

I am living my dream.

I actually got into drag
because of "Drag Race."

I'm a "Drag Race" baby boom.

Right after season one,
I started doing drag,

so this is important.

I came here to show America
why I think

I'm one of the best drag queens
in the land.

I need to make top three.
Like, I have to.

She keeping it real.

#Realness.

My love is real
The, the realness

The realness

Oh, my God.
God.

Aww.
Hug it out, kittens.

Yeah.

Ladies,
I've made my decision.

Chi Chi DeVayne.

I'm sorry, my dear,
but you will not be moving on

to the top three.

Aw, man.

Chi Chi, you used

your Louisiana glamour
to charm the world.

Take what you've learned here

and let them have it.

I just want to thank
each and every one of you

from the bottom of my heart.

Not only have you guys taught me
how to be a better entertainer,

but you have taught me
how to be a better person,

and $100,000 cannot buy that.

A star is born.

Now, sashay away.

It's a knife in the heart,

the back, the ass.
It's a hurting feeling,

to know that you've
put your all and...

it didn't pay off.

I've learned how to love me,

my country accent,

so I'm happy, but I'm sad

at the same time
that I didn't win the crown.

I love me some Louisiana.

All right, world.

Meet your top three queens.

Who do you think should be

America's next drag superstar?

Are you #TeamBob,

#TeamKimChi,

or #TeamNaomi?

I want to hear from you.

Sound off across
all social media,

@RuPaulsDragRace,

#DragRace.

Tweet it.

Comment on Facebook.

Blow up Instagram.

Call your mother.

Hire a skywriter.

Leave a lipstick message
in the restroom at work.

But not withmylipstick.
"Oker?"

...and tune in two weeks
from tonight

to watch the grand finale

of "RuPaul's Drag Race,"

where I will crown a winner.

Can I get an amen up in here?

all: Amen.

All right, now,
let the music play.

Look, I'm here.

And next week we crown
a winner, baby!