Saturday 18 June 2016

Start Your Engines, It's Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 2

Yes it's FINALLY that time when we get the second all stars edition of Rupaul's Drag Race. Who will follow in the footsteps of the transformative Chad Michaels? Well the season 2 cast has been confirmed and it's a solid crew.

First we have Alyssa Edwards *tongue pop*. The 6th placer in season 5 of Rupaul's Drag Race has become one of the most successful queens following the show. With her own show “Alyssa's Secret” still going strong on WOWPresents, and performances being met with millions of views, it's no wonder Alyssa has been included, there would have been an outcry if she wasn't present. Her facial fierceness, unintentionally funny quips and killer choreography have catapulted her to stardom with even Miley Cyrus being a fan. She may not have got as far as any of the other queens in the cast in their respective seasons, but let's hope she goes further and smashes it. An early exit would be disappointing.

Second up we have Phi Phi O'Hara. A runner up from Season 4, this bitch has been busy. Her 365 days of drag series has seen Phi Phi show off unique look after beautiful unique look which she's received big praise for. Playing on her perception following Season 4, she may be out to show, not only how much she's grown, but also that she's a softie at heart and not the cutting serious queen that consumed her in Season 4. Phi Phi is a very talented queen. She can sing, dance and make amazing garments. Don't be surprised if Phi Phi takes the crown this season.

Next we have Ginger Minj. One of the two most recent participating queens in the cast, Ginger will be out to snatch the crown this time around, as in Season 7, she was the expectant winner for the vast majority of the season before Violet Chachki came through for the win. Ginger is mostly known for her funny side. Her impression of Adele in Snatch Game and performance in the John Waters challenge still live on for fans and with equally impressive turns in All Stars 2, Ginger could take the crown many thought she deserved in Season 7.

Fourth up we have Roxxxy Andrews. Runner up in Season 5, Roxxxy always impressed with her runway. Raja and Raven are always living for her looks and claim she should have won Season 5. People forget just how funny and talented Roxxxy was on her season, as her nastier streak slightly soured her time on Drag Race. Let's hope her pure talent shines through alone this time, and people see her for the amazingly accomplished queen she really is.

Fifth we have Katya. Another most recent participating queen, Katya is a massive fan favourite, and has revelled in her left of centre fashion and humour. Her successful new show Unhhhhhhh with Trixie Mattel is probably the most popular show on WOWPresents right now and fans will be hoping for equally funny moments in All Stars. Not just known for her comedy but also her flexibility, Katya has the potential to pull off some amazing performances that maybe we will get to see in All Stars. Someone who many call the true winner of Season 7, will she take the crown this time to truly win once and for all?

Season 5 favourite Detox is another popular queen taking part in all stars 2. The Season 5 4th placer and DWV member will be hoping to make the final and win this time after just narrowly missing out on the Season 5 finale. Funnily enough she stole the show at the finale with her now classic black and white look. With looks of that level on all stars 2, surely Detox will take the crown. As equally funny as she is fashionable, Detox is a threat in the competition who could outshine her fellow Rolaskatox members to be Chad Michaels successor.

Surely one of the, if not the favourite to win All Stars 2 is Ms Alaska Thunderf**k. Runner Up in Season 5, Jinkx Monsoon just pipped her to the crown, but following Drag Race Alaska has been so successful. She released her album Anus with massive songs like Your Makeup Is Terrible, Nails and Anus itself. Her Brolaska series with her seriously hot brother Cory is still racking up the views on WOWPresents. She's an American Apparel Ad Girl with Willam and Courtney Act, and she's one of the go to girls of Drag Race if you want to know how to be successful following the show's run. Is there anything she can't do? Being a heavy favourite to win the crown for All Stars 2 will definitely put a big pressure on your shoulders. Can she do it? Of course she can. Will she do it? With such a talented cast, nothing is for certain. What is for certain though is that Alaska is one of the most popular girls in this cast. Will she live up to the expectations of her fans?

Way back from Season 2, which was 6 years ago believe it or not, is the stunningly beautiful Tatianna. Tatianna could be one of the most interesting queens to watch now, as she has had the longest time since competing on the race to come back. Will she show a big improvement? What we do know is that the face will be beat for the gods, she'll be look sickening and she'll be ready to take the crown and make the top 3 that she just missed out on in Season 2. Seeing her triumph would be a surprise considering how low her profile is compared to the other queens of the all stars season, but who wants the expected? No one, so Tatianna picking up the crown would be a great underdog win we'd all love.

Second last we have Coco Montrese. The 5th placer and Alyssa Edwards rival, Coco showed her stunning beauty in Season 5 and went far in the competition. Possibly placed in the competition to set a round 2 battle with Alyssa, we know since then that they are in fact friends so a bitter rivalry could come across completely contrived. The successful pageant queen is professional from head to toe and knows how to turn heads and impress judges, so her success in All Stars 2 would be hardly surprising. Will she able to go far in such a showstopping cast? We'll have to wait and see, but something you do know is that Coco is going to bring some major spice to the competition, that i'm looking forward to.

Last but not least is Season 6 runner up Adore Delano, and what a career she's had since Drag Race. She released two successful studio albums in Til Death Do Us Party and Afterparty with songs like I Adore U, DTF and I Look F***in' Cool all having millions of views to their name. Known for her punk rock drag chic, Adore is effortless is her look but her perfomances are always packed with passion and beautiful big vocals. With such a charismatic personality, Adore is one of the most likeable queens in the line up, but personality can only get you so far. She got off to a rough start in Season 6, and this season will be more unforgiving so can she survive amongst such polished queens? Well she's polish remover bitches, so I'm thinking, ummm yeah, but achieving success is going to be hard in this cast of all stars.


So tell me who's your favourite and who your predicted top 3 is in the comments

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