The Golden Bitchelor
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"The Golden Bitchelor" is the ninth episode of the tenth season of the American television series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.[1][2] It originally aired on June 27, 2025. Mayan Lopez is a guest judge and American actor Zane Phillips makes a guest appearance for the episode's main challenge, which tasks contestants with portraying various dog breeds and improvising in a dating show.
Episode
[edit]The contestants in the third bracket return to the Werk Room to discuss point distribution. Acid Betty, Alyssa Hunter, and Daya Betty give points to Cynthia Lee Fontaine. On a new day, the contestants discuss the game and how points were distributed. RuPaul greets the contestants and reveals the main challenge: to perform improvisational theatre in a dating show in which the contestants play dogs courting a Golden Retriever played by American actor Zane Phillips. Acid Betty is. a dominatrix-inspired Dobermann. Cynthia Lee Fontaine is a Chihuahua. Alyssa Hunter is a promiscuous mutt. Ginger Minj plays a drunk St. Bernard. Daya Betty is a Poodle. Denali is a "needy" emotional support Spaniel.
After the main challenge, the contestants prepare for the runway in the Werk Room. The group discuss points again. On the main stage, RuPaul welcomes fellow panelists Michelle Visage and Ts Madison, as well as guest judge Mayan Lopez. The runway category is "Paper Dolls". The judges deliver their critiques and deliberate. RuPaul also informs the contestants that the bracket's final MVQ points will be distributed on the main stage after the lip-sync contest. Daya Betty and Ginger Minj are deemed the top two contestants. The two face off in a lip-sync to "Mama Used to Say" (1981) by English singer-songwriter Junior. Daya Betty is declared the winner, earning her an extra point and a $10,000 prize. The bottom four contestants distribute MVQ points. Cynthia Lee Fontaine gives her point to Alyssa Hunter. Denali gives her point to Acid Betty. Alyssa Hunter gives her point to Denali. Acid Betty gives her point to Cynthia Lee Fontaine. The three contestants moving forward to the semi-finals are Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Daya Betty, and Ginger Minj.
Production
[edit]The episode originally aired on June 27, 2025.
Fashion
[edit]Alyssa Hunter wears an outfit inspired by a traditional mask. Ginger Minj's outfit is inspired by William Shakespeare. Denali's look is resembled by a Mexican folk spirit. Daya Betty wears an insect-inspired outfit. Acid Betty presents a look inspired by Marie Antonette. Cynthia Lee Fontaine wears a green outfit to commemorate liver cancer awareness.
See also
[edit]- "The Bitchelor", third episode of the series' third season
References
[edit]- ^ Feil, Chris (2025-06-27). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Recap: The Power of the Dog". Vulture. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Drag Race All Stars 10: These queens advanced from Bracket 3". www.out.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
