All-Stars 10: Episode 4 Rucap

We are officially in Week 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, and it’s time for Bracket 2 to shine — and baby, they came in swinging. If Bracket 1 gave us heart and redemption arcs, then Bracket 2 is bringing the chaos, cattiness, and high camp that we’ve been waiting for.

Let’s remind ourselves who’s in the mix this time:

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)

That’s six queens with big energy, bold drag, and the potential for serious drama — and trust me, they did not disappoint.

Werkroom Mayhem and Magic 8 Ball Madness

This week’s mini and maxi challenge was rolled into one — a high-fashion runway look made from eight items randomly chosen from their Magic 8 Ball. I love this challenge setup. It’s giving Drag Race meets Project Runway meets low-key chaos.

And let’s talk about the drama that popped off immediately. From the second the queens stepped into the werkroom, it was Mistress vs. Tina — two loud personalities clashing over who’s the loudest in the room. But don’t sleep on Nicole Paige Brooks, who came in ready to ruffle feathers and stir pots. I honestly don’t remember her being this spicy back in Season 2 — probably because she was chopped early. But baby, she’s back and she’s got opinions.

Meanwhile, Kerri, Jorgeous, and Lydia kept things more low-key — background characters this week while the bigger egos took up all the oxygen. But something tells me that silence might be short-lived...

Runway Category: Magic 8 Ball Eleganza

This week’s runway category was “Magic 8 Ball,” and overall, it was a mixed bag.

My top standout was easily Tina Burner. I’ve had my critiques about Tina’s styling in the past, but this week? She came correct. Clean lines, sharp silhouette, polished execution — this is the Tina I wanted to see back in Season 13.

Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Lydia B. Kollins also brought strong looks. Mistress’s makeup and presentation were fierce as always, but I wasn’t sold on the overall styling. Lydia’s concept was cute, but I wish she pushed the accessories a little harder.

Top 2 and Lipsync

RuPaul named Tina Burner and Lydia B. Kollins as the Top 2 All Stars of the Week, and you could see how plucked Mistress was about that. But hey — there’s still two more weeks for her to snatch a win.

The lipsync song? “Love Sensation” by Loleatta Holloway — a disco classic that Lydia absolutely devoured. I swear, every time she gets a lipsync, it’s to an old-school banger, and she eats every time. She moved like she owned the stage, fully in control, and completely embodied the essence of the song. She won the lipsync, bagged $10K, and earned an extra point, putting her in the lead.

Scoreboard So Far

Lydia B. Kollins – 3 pts

Tina Burner – 2 pts

Mistress, Nicole, Kerri, and Jorgeous – 0 pts (for now)

The bottom 4 queens will need to hand out their MVQ points next week — and if what happened with Bracket 1 was any indication, we’re about to see strategy, alliances, and maybe even a few betrayals.

I already know Mistress is going to bring the drama next episode. She didn’t come here to fade into the background, and if her confessionals are anything to go by, she’s ready to turn it up several notches. Plus, next week’s challenge is a Rapping Roast, which is giving Season 6’s rap battle energy — one of the best challenges in Drag Race herstory, if you ask me.

Final Thoughts

Bracket 2 is off to a fiery start. The drama, the energy, the personalities — I’m hooked. Lydia has proven she’s not just a sweet face — she’s a serious contender. Tina is here to redeem herself. And Mistress? She’s ready to burn it all down.

Can’t wait for next week’s chaos.