RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 has reached an electrifying moment as it gets closer and closer towards its semi-final showdown. Fans are buzzing with excitement over how much some queens from our beloved top nine have changed since they first sashayed away. But just how much time did they have between those early episodes and this nail-biting stage?
All Stars 10: This season's thrilling new format h2>
This season shook things up with a format that fans weren't expecting. It introduced us all too something unique: ‘Tournament Of All Stars' - where 18 fierce queens, split across three groups, duked it out over three jaw-droppingly fabulous episodes. Winners from each group strutted their stuff straight through till they hit ‘semi-finals', where everything kicked back off in Snatch Game style, bringing everyone back together again.
Right away, keen-eyed viewers spotted some striking differences when our queens returned. New confessionals, stunning new hairstyles...and even some changed physiques! Take Ginger Minj and Mistress Isabelle Brooks; both wowed everyone with significant weight loss. Ginger proudly said she was now "half her old self but twice as fabulous," leaving viewers wondering how long these remarkable transformations were brewing.
What really happened during filming breaks? h2>
The inside scoop on filming breaks came courtesy from Chicago's Roscoe's - where Drag Race royalty gather round at this iconic venue! Cynthia Lee Fontaine dished out juicy details as she chatted with fans after her recent elimination.
Accordingly according-to-Cynthia (that-gal) filming wrapped-up third bracket around July 26th, 2024 — before there were semi-final cameras rolling again by April 25th following year! So there you go...nine glorious months apart!
Many queens used those months creatively — changing looks, hitting gyms or just recharging batteries.
Tricky continuity with confessional looks h2>
Continuity can be quite an adventure! Cynthia also shared how producers instructed queens maintain same confessional looks despite time passed since filming wrapped up in 2024. Not easy at times though - many lost weight along-the-way-making outfits harder recreate exactly! "No!" Cried some, when asked replicate during filming breaks, as Cynthia chuckled, clearly having fun with this memory.
Yet even amid these challenges, show kept up its energy - always full fresh moments delight fans. Cynthia herself had cheeky streak upon notice placed tenth time round - famous charisma carrying well through across subsequent appearances.
What awaits our queens in All Stars 10? h2>
Here come those semi-finals getting ready light fire under episode 11 with that awesome Talent Show waiting! Queens like Aja, Bosco Irene-aliens Jorgeous Lydia Mistress Daya Betty Ginger all gearing up showcase their best snazziest talents yet. Everyone's on edge wondering where things go from here.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 airs Fridays, streaming across U.S. via Paramount+ or internationally through WOW Presents Plus. Buckle up - it-it's getting intense! And remember, let's keep conversations going - keep-em respectful but most importantly have fun!