All-Stars 10: Episode 3 Rucap

We’ve officially wrapped up Week 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, and bracket 1 just gave us drama, redemption, alliances, and a gag-worthy twist ending. As a reminder, this season we’re watching 18 queens battle it out in a bracket-style tournament — three weeks per group, and only three queens from each bracket will move on to the semi-finals.

And baby, bracket 1 did not come to play. Let’s break it down.

The Leaderboard Before Week 3

Coming into the final week, the scoreboard was tight:

Irene The Alien – 4 pts

Bosco – 4 pts

Aja – 3 pts

DeJa Skye – 3 pts

Olivia Lux – 3 pts

Phoenix – 1 pt

I have to say it — the Phoenix placement had me side-eyeing production. Let’s be real: they threw her into a group where everyone else already had connections. Irene and Bosco are drag sisters, Aja and Olivia come from the same ballroom house, and DeJa is Bosco’s season sister. Phoenix? She was the odd one out. So when alliances came into play, she didn’t have a prayer.

And can we talk about Aja’s iconic moment laughing right in Olivia’s face when she didn’t give her that MVQ point? The mess, the shade, the chaos — I live!

The Maxi Challenge: Makeover Realness

For their final challenge, the queens had to makeover real-life women college basketball players. But first? A mini basketball shoot-out to determine who gets first pick. Of course, Irene The Alien snatched the win and assigned the players herself. I actually think she played it pretty fair — no shady rigging here.

On to the makeovers. The transformation? Pretty fab across the board. But performance-wise? Aja took the crown for me. Her verse, her energy, the full fantasy — Aja showed us why she’s still that girl. And let’s not gloss over her clapback to Michelle Visage: drag is costumey! Period. Aja’s wings, fairies, glitter — it’s a look, it’s a vision, and she’s serving.

Irene and Bosco, meanwhile, ate the makeover itself. Their partners looked stunning and comfortable, and the synchronicity was there. But when it came to delivering the full package, Aja’s charisma just couldn’t be ignored.

Also, shoutout to Phoenix for referencing the iconic “Prison Honey” meme with that werkroom look. A niche callback, but she knew her core audience and delivered.

Who’s Advancing?

Here’s where it gets messy. After the challenge:

Irene scored another win, ending with 7 points.

Bosco came in second, wrapping with 6 points.

Both automatically advance to the semi-finals. The drama? It’s all in the MVQ points.

Aja, DeJa, and Olivia were all tied with 3 points.

On the main stage, Aja gave her MVQ point to DeJa, giving her 4 points.

DeJa gave hers to Olivia — also 4 points.

Olivia gave hers to Aja — yup, 4 points each again.

So now, the tiebreaker fell on Miss Phoenix. And let’s just say, her vote mattered so much. If she gave her point to Bosco, Mama Ru would’ve had to break the tie. But she chose Aja, pushing her to 5 points and officially making her the third queen to advance.

I have to give it to Irene — from Porkchop loading dock queen to bracket dominator. She's a force this season and I’m loving every second.

Bracket 2 Is Up Next!

Next week, bracket 2 enters the chat — and the cast is already giving spicy:

Nicole Paige Brooks (Season 2)

Tina Burner (Season 13)

Kerri Colby (Season 14)

Jorgeous (Season 14, AS9)

Mistress Isabelle Brooks (Season 15)

Lydia B. Kollins (Season 17)

I’m calling it now — Mistress, Lydia, and Nicole are my top picks. Jorgeous might surprise us, but can she go three seasons in a row and still bring something fresh?

So, what do you think about All Stars 10 so far? Are you Team Irene? Gagged by Aja’s redemption arc? Or wondering why Phoenix didn’t get a fairer edit?

Drop your bracket 2 predictions below and let the games continue! 💋