The finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 brought excitement as eight finalists competed for the crown. Here’s a recap of the thrilling showdown.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 10 Finale Recap
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 wrapped up on Friday with an electrifying finale featuring eight finalists in the “Tournament of All Stars Smackdown for the Crown.” The queens Aja, Bosco, Daya Betty, Ginger Minj, Irene the Alien, Jorgeous, and Lydia B Kollins triumphed over 11 other competitors to secure their spots in this ultimate showdown. Among the eliminated queens, Kerri Colby and Mistress Isabelle Brooks were nominated for a wild card position, with the decision revealed at the beginning of the episode.
To discover who claimed the coveted title of the eighth finalist and which queen emerged victorious in the Lip Sync Smackdown, continue reading our recap of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, Episode 12, available for streaming on Paramount+ since Friday, July 18 at 12 a.m. PT.
“Karma’s a Bitch, But Thank God She’s My Bestie” — Kerri Colby
Kerri made a grand entrance as the wild card selection, bringing karma back to Jorgeous, Lydia, and Mistress for their earlier antics. Chosen by both Ts Madison and Michelle Visage, Kerri had double the chances to be selected from the lottery, and luck was on her side.
Before the Lip Sync Smackdown commenced, RuPaul Charles introduced the Rate-a-Queen twist, allowing the queens to rank their competitors based on perceived threats in the lip syncs. Their collective rankings determined the matchups for the smackdown.
During the rating sessions, Jorgeous and Aja identified each other as their biggest threats, while Irene strategically placed Lydia at the top of her list. Jorgeous, Ginger, and Lydia frequently appeared in the top rankings, whereas Irene and Kerri often found themselves at the bottom.
“Who Want It? What’s Gooey?” — Jorgeous
Joining Ru at the judges’ table were long-time series judges Michelle, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews. With all eight queens ready to compete, the performance tournament followed a clear structure: four first-round matchups, two semifinals, and one final showdown for the crown. The lineup was established through seeding, matching No. 1 against No. 8 and No. 4 against No. 5 in the top half, while No. 2 Jorgeous faced No. 7 and No. 3 battled No. 6 in the bottom half. Song selections were made in classic Drag Race fashion via Bruno’s Golden Hopper.
Round 1: No. 1 Ginger Minj vs. No. 8 Kerri Colby
Ginger chose “Disease” by Lady Gaga and triumphed over Kerri, who struggled with her 50-inch ponytail pinned up in a bun, as noted by Irene.
Round 1: No. 2 Lydia B Kollins vs. No. 7 Irene the Alien
Lydia picked “Joyride” by Kesha and defeated Irene, despite Irene’s strategic planning for this matchup.
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Round 1: No. 3 Jorgeous vs. No. 6 Aja
Jorgeous selected “Party Lights” by Natalie Cole and won in a closely contested match against Aja.
Round 1: No. 4 Daya Betty vs. No. 5 Bosco
Bosco chose “Show Me How You Burlesque” by Christina Aguilera and secured victory over Daya by aligning her song choice with her drag style.
Round 2: No. 1 Ginger Minj vs. No. 5 Bosco
Ginger selected “Raise Your Glass” by Pink and defeated Bosco, showcasing her signature campy lip sync style.
Round 2: No. 2 Lydia B Kollins vs. No. 3 Jorgeous
Jorgeous won against Lydia with “Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira, despite Lydia’s childhood fandom for Shakira.
FINAL: No. 1 Ginger Minj vs. No. 3 Jorgeous
The finale song was “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls. Ultimately, Ginger proved herself as a winner, defeating Jorgeous and earning the crown from reigning All Stars champion Angeria Paris VanMichaels.
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