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Runway
In addition to their All Star partners modelling the redesigned looks they made, the new queens take to the runway themselves. Category is Beach Please (so swimwear, summer dresses and other such beach-ready attire; see below for a quickly thrown-together moodboard).

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Judging
The judges praise 6’s redesigned look for Bob, an 80s Mad Max-meets-Tron roller derby outfit that Michelle says could easily have come off as costumey, but doesn’t. Similarly, they think the floral jumpsuit she wears herself is an original take on the Beach Please category.

Denali’s redesign of Cracker’s hairkini outfit is criticised by the judges for too closely resembling the original look (Michelle points out that all she’s really done is add a hairy hat), and while they mostly like her beach runway, Carson thinks it lacks the creativity of some of the other queens.

Even though the judges think Jasmine’s latex beach runway is the kind of thing they’ve already seen before, they think the corn husk-covered opera gown (complete with a reveal of knickers made of sweetcorn) that she makes for Nina is extremely clever, as it demonstrates that she’s able to balance glamour and comedy.

The judges love the redesigned mermaid look that Jazell makes for Monique, particularly the elaborate coral detailing and the use of different shades of blue to create the illusion of waves. It’s also praise across the board for Jazell’s beach runway (I picture it being similar to the red outfit with the hat that you see in the moodboard above), which they say complements her skin tone really well. Guest judge Janet Jackson especially loves how poised Jazell is.

Kornbread’s take on Yvie’s voodoo doll look is a kooky, cartoon-esque outfit with big eyes and oversized pins. Michelle suggests that the execution could have been a lot cleaner, but thinks the concept shows off her creativity and originality. Carson says there’s something he likes about Kornbread that he can’t quite put his finger on, while Ru makes a “Kornbread? I don’t remember eating Kornbread” pun.

Finally, the judges like the reference points Olivia uses for Ginger Minj’s redesigned look (it’s a very campy Barbarella-esque outfit, and incorporates some of the LED aspects of the original look), but Michelle thinks her beach runway of a black and white polka dot bikini is veering on safe.

Results
Safe (Low): Denali
Safe: Kornbread Jeté
Safe: Olivia Lux
Safe (High): 6
Safe (High): Jasmine Rice LaBeija
Winner: Jazell Barbie Royale

Ru informs the queens that nobody will be going home tonight. Instead, as the winner, Jazell must lip sync against her All Star partner, Monique, for a cash tip. Cue the dramatic lighting and clenched tucks.