All that glitters in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10
In RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10, you can't have drama without glamour. The spotlight's firmly on Phoenix, a beloved star from season 3, and her unexpected run-in with guest judge Ice Spice. As this season unfolds, Phoenix finds herself juggling opinions and feelings after a sharp critique from this popular rapper.
A premiere with a twist
The buzz was real during that highly-anticipated premiere, where we were treated with a stunning performance by Team Orange. Phoenix teamed up with drag heavyweights like Aja from season 9 and All Stars 3, and Olivia Lux from season 13. Their rock ‘n' roll number, “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner,” was a hit, but Ice Spice's unexpected feedback stole most headlines.
Ice Spice, known best possibly, not just by her track “Think u dope (Flatulence),” threw a curveball with her critique. "I've heard you're a legendary icon," she began, "but tonight, I don't think you showed it—you seemed shy." The internet lit up with mixed reactions—some shocked, others amused.
Phoenix claps back
On May 10, Phoenix took it online, thanking everyone who had her back. "Thanks so much, everyone, about that Ice Spice comment!" she posted. With 25 years under her belt, Phoenix underscored what truly makes her an icon in drag. “My 25 years and all I've done? That's why I'm an ICON, not a few minutes on TV," she stated boldly.
She didn't hold back on her view about Ice Spice's fame either, saying, "I'm really okay not getting ‘icon' points from someone whose ‘notoriety' comes from one song about, well, bathroom humor...”
Looking ahead: Phoenix moves on
Despite all this buzz, Phoenix wants everyone moving on from this blip. In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, she opened up about it all. She hasn't reached out directly yet, explaining, "I thought about it, but I wouldn't even know what I'd say. It just wasn't a big deal. I'm shocked it blew up like this. It was shade, just light-hearted."
She reflected, "Some folks laughed, others didn't, and if I knew it'd blow up, I'd have skipped it. Drag Race was amazing, and I don't want this overshadowing that.” She apologized, too: "It was a misstep. We throw shade, sure...but this got outta hand, and I'm sorry. Really."
What's on deck in Drag Race All Stars 10?
Fans are eagerly waiting as more incredible performances from these diverse teams roll in. Alongside Team Orange are Team Purple with acid-tongued talents like Acid Betty and Ginger Minj, while Team Pink shines with stars like Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Tina Burner. High stakes and high heels await!
Catch RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 streaming now on Paramount+ in America and WOW Presents Plus worldwide. The competition's sizzling, and as they say in Drag Race, "Hold on tight, it only gets better from here."
Join in on this fabulous drag conversation
The drag universe keeps evolving, enchanting viewers with every new season. What do you think about this latest episode and Phoenix's drama with Ice Spice? Drop your thoughts in comments, and keep it classy—after all, it's all about celebrating our diverse drag family.
Follow us here as we track these stellar performers on their quest in Drag Race All Stars 10. ```
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