They're back! And they're All-Stars! RuPaul has invited ten of the most iconic Queens back for a chance at redemption in All Stars 2! But this season is different. Instead of lip-syncing for your life, they will be lip-syncing for their legacy. And the winner of that battle will vote off one of the bottom Queens. It's like Survivor! Will this twist shake up the competition? Will alliances be formed? And who will walk away with the crown? Here's my pre-season power rankings!
#1) Alaska
HIEEE! If the format was the normal format, there's no way RuPaul wouldn't just crown Alaska at the start. As far as legends are concerned, Alaska is up there. She has had an illustrious career since Season 5 and is the top of the fan favorites. Alaska has the chance to go far by simply being in the top or safe each week. But the first time Alaska finds herself in the bottom, she is out of here. By far, the biggest competition in the race.
#2) Katya
This Russain hooker is a fan favorite. Like many of the queens this season, this comedy queen has a show on the wowpresents YouTube channel with her Season 7 galpal, Trixie Mattel. How can we forget the fake-out RuPaul gave us before announcing the Season 7 winner? Was that a sign for things to come. Katya has to step up her game if she wants to compete against these queens. It's going to take more than just being Katya. Like Alaska, being a super fan favorite will likely cause her to be an early target.
#3) Adore Delano
It will be a #party with Adore present. The sole representative of Season 6, Adore will have a tough battle ahead of her. She can be perceived as lazy in her looks but that's just Adore being Adore. And that's why we adore her. If Adore checks out, she'll go early. But if the fight is in her, Adore will walk her way down the runway to the finals.
#4) Detox
I was never a huge fan of Detox mostly because of the giant personalities of Season 5. Looking back, Detox always delivered consistency. With the twist being a factor, expect Detox to seek revenge. She wants to win. You know you're a legend when there's a future challenge inspired by you. Like many, Detox will go the second she falls to the bottom.
#5) Alyssa Edwards
What is Alyssa's Secret? Growth and maturity. We are definitely going to be entertained by Alyssa and her whacky comments. We are going to be wowed by her looks and her dancing. But has Alyssa improved enough to overtake the competition? Like Alaska and Katya, she will have a target on her back since she has her own YouTube show. Alyssa is an underdog.
#6) PhiPhi O'Hara
PhiPhi is the epitome of redemption. You can't blame the edit for being a bitch! She was a super villain on Season 4. She will play the villain card at times this season but she wants to prove that she has a good side. If you've seen her 365 Days of Drag you know she has the potential to surprise. She likely won't be perceived as a threat unless she appears in the top week after week.
#7) Tatianna
All the way back from Season 2 it's Tatianna! She is by far the biggest surprise on this list of competitors. It's *debatable whether she deserved the spot over some other queens (cough BenDeLaCreme). With the format being what it is, Tatianna will be a floater. She's unassuming. There are bigger targets ahead of her. If she makes it far, the fandom will be furious.
#8) Coco Montrese
Likely returning to fuel the firing of Coco vs Alyssa, Coco is the mama of the season. Her inclusion was another head scratcher but she will be one to watch. Does she have the ability to win? Likely not. But don't be surprised if she knocks out some of your favorites.
#9) Ginger Minj
If Roxxxy Andrews wasn't on the show, Ginger would have most certainly been on my bottom. So she should be thankful for that! Ginger Minj needs to prove herself being placed in the same breath as some of these queens. Her promo look is stunning. It's clear she's improved. But being the bitter bitch is not going to fair well. But in the game of voting off, Ginger will likely be the one to give us the most drama. She will cut whoever she needs to cut.
#10) Roxxxy Andrews
Every story needs a villain. And we have Ginger and PhiPhi so why the tell is Roxxxy here? Once the twist was revealed, it's clear why Roxxxy made the cut. The producers want to see what will happen to Rolaskatox when they have to vote each other out. Still, does that mean Roxxxy Andrews deserves to be here? No. With five queens from Season 5, we may see Season 5 vs Everyone Else. Roxxxy is known for being cutthroat and I think anyone would be happy to take the first strike because Roxxxy will stab you in the back if it means getting ahead.
