Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
| "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" | |
|---|---|
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 10 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Nick Murray |
| Presented by | RuPaul |
| Featured music | "Think U the Shit (Fart)" by Ice Spice |
| Original air date | May 9, 2025 |
| Guest appearances | |
"Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" is the tenth season premiere of American reality competition television series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and the 90th episode overall. The episode first released in the United States through streaming service Paramount+ on May 9, 2025. It was followed by an episode of the companion series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked.
The episode featured the first bracket contestants perform in a heavy metal-themed music video. Ice Spice served as a guest judge, alongside regular panelists RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Ross Mathews. Aja won the main challenge, after placing in the top two and winning a lip-sync contest against Irene the Alien to "Think U the Shit (Fart)" (2024) by Ice Spice.
Episode
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The episode opens with host RuPaul and regular panelist Michelle Visage introducing the first bracket, with six contestants entering the main stage. They explain the format where in the preliminary rounds, no one is eliminated and instead will compete for points.[1] Every week, the top two contestants will receive two points each, whoever wins the lip-sync contest gets an extra point. After the third round, the top three contestants with the most points will continue in the semifinals.[2] RuPaul announced the first main challenge, tasking contestants to perform in heavy metal-themed music video titled "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" and write their own song structure.[3]
RuPaul enters the work room and speak to every contestant individually. Irene DuBois renamed herself Irene the Alien.[4] DeJa Skye explained she lost sixty pounds in Mexico but suffered from complications. Aja quit drag but returned after Kylie Sonique Love won the sixth season. Phoenix is now an entertainer manager from the nightclubs she worked at. Bosco underwent facial feminization surgery. Olivia Lux entered the Ballroom scene.[5]
On the main stage, the contestants practice their dance routine with choreographer Jamal Sims. RuPaul introduces American rapper Ice Spice as the guest judge, alongside regular panelist Michelle Visage and alternating judge Ross Mathews. "Slits and Tits" is the runway category, which requires contestants to present outfits featuring breasts.[6]
Aja and Irene the Alien are announced as the top two contestants for the week and gain two points each. Both drag performers faced off in a lip-sync contest to "Think U the Shit (Fart)" by Ice Spice.[7] Aja wins the lip-sync contest and earns an extra point and a cash prize of $10,000. The other contestants also obtain one point but they must give it away to another contestant of their choice.[8]
The episode ends with an in memoriam segment dedicated to Filipino drag performer Jiggly Caliente, who died on April 27, 2025.[9]
Production
[edit]"Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" was previewed in a lengthy promotional trailer for season 10 on May 3, 2025.[10] This included various scenes of the format, runway categories, and guest judges. An online video was released through YouTube that featured the first 10 minutes of the episode.[11] The season 10 premiere episode was directed by Nick Murray.[12]
Release
[edit]"Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner" was originally released through Paramount+ in the United States on May 9, 2025.[13] It was also released with same-day availability through streaming services: Crave for Canada, Stan for Australia, and WOW Presents Plus internationally.[14]
References
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- ^ Knapp, JD (May 9, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 tournament bracket rules explained". TheWrap. Archived from the original on May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (May 8, 2025). "All Stars 10 premiere sneak peek gags queens with new format and points system explanation". PinkNews. Archived from the original on May 10, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 13, 2022). "RuPaul's Drag Race reveals largest cast ever for season 15". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Benutty, John (May 9, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 recap: Aja creates too many alliances in the Tournament of All Stars first bracket". Gold Derby. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Manulal, Niketh (May 9, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 episode 1 & 2 recap: Bosco wins first place and $10,000". SoapCentral. Nazara Technologies. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Venkatesh, Sindhura (May 9, 2025). "'Eating up' — RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars fans react to Aja's win in the premiere". Sportskeeda. Nazara Technologies. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (May 9, 2025). "New RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 bracket rules and point system twist explained". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Tionah (May 9, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars honors Jiggly Caliente after her death". E! News. E! Entertainment Television. Archived from the original on May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (May 3, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race confirms Wicked stars as guest judges for All Stars season 10". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Sim, Bernardo (May 7, 2025). "Watch Ru break down Drag Race All Stars 10 points system twist—the queens are gagging". Out. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ "Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Tingley, Anna (May 9, 2025). "RuPaul's Drag Race: All-Stars is back: Here's how to watch season 10 online". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ Wardley, Tom (May 9, 2025). "How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars season 10 online and from anywhere". Tom's Guide. Future plc. Archived from the original on May 10, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
