[Braden]

So, I guess from WOW's statement, "VH1 will air the season as planned" actually meant that they're going ahead with the season generally, as oppose to cancelling it? I thought they meant the season wouldn't be re-edited, but that's obviously not the case since Sherry was barely featured this episode despite winning. It's definitely the best thing for her, but I do think it will hinder the season for as long as she's there...You can tell there was a story between Aiden, Brita & Sherry that was watered down to obvlivion.

The challenge, as I said previously, was a cluster****. It paled in comparison to The Bitchelor, Bossy Rossy, etc. simply because it was too try-hard. None of the acts were funny but just sheerly random. The challenge was said to be improv, yet i had no idea when they were actually improvising or reading lines. It was all just bizarre, and it was a bit hard to watch and get through.

Also, someone on a different forum also made a good point, which was that edit really is the main component to influence viewers that a queen did a good job. I wouldn't have a clue Sherry could potentially win until she was in the top three, but the episode really made it seem like Jackie was going to win. I really do hope that Sherry goes sooner rather than later because it's going to be a pain to watch last-minute storylines thrown together.

I think the other placements were justified. Heidi was hilarious and is fast becoming one of my favourites of all time - she's genuinely funny and sweet. The bottom three all flopped, but Dahlia was definitely the worst. You could tell she hated having to act/look silly. Everything was superficial to her and one-note, at least Nicky wanted to do something outside her comfort zone. God, that lip-syc, though, omg. Not as bad as Fame/Pearl but definitely up there. I did feel bad for Crystal as I think she's being unfairly criticised for her make-up, but her runway look was really loud and too much and she'll probably benfit from toning it down a notch (her Frieda Kahlo look at the beginning was lovely, though). I really grew to like her this episode, so hopefully she's able to gain some confidence and do well.

Also, Widow's runway look will 100% haunt me in my dreams at one point in the near future. She looked ****ing scary. Aiden's look was hideous and could have seen her in the bottom three over Crystal. Otherwise, Brita, Jan, Sherry and Gigi had gorgeous runways.

Next week's episode preview was a snooze, ngl.