Drag Race Spain - S4E2: The Recap

Drag Race Spain - easily one of the best variations of the global franchise - is back with Season 4.

The Main Challenge

This week was the Talent Show.

The level of production that the queens get to showcase their work is really impressive.

Overall, no one really bombed - the standard was generally high.

The Runway

The category this week was Barrococo - which I think was a mash-up of Baroque and Rococo.

There seemed to be a lot of Marie Antoinette references.

The judging

In the top were Megui, Angelita, and Coco.

Megui was declared the winner, which is fine - it was a good lip-sync but it was just a lip-sync to a Britney track. I would have gone for something that showed a bit more originality - probably Coco's spoken-word performance which was dramatic and emotional.

In the bottom were Porca, Dita, and Khristo. Which I thought was a bit harsh on Dita.

The Bottom 2 ended up being Porca versus Khristo.

The lip-sync

I still don't fully understand the golden ticket twist, but it didn't come into play this week.

The track was Cuando zarpa el amor by Camela - a beloved track.

Both Porca and Khristo were hampered by what they were wearing, but Porca seemed more connected to the track - despite wearing a facekini - and seemed to be enjoying herself more.

It was a clear win for Porca, but somehow the decision went in Khristo's favour - possibly based on the strength of the runway package that she's brought - sending Porca home.

Episode 2, done!

Cast

Still in the running

• Angelita La Perversa: Bottom 3 in Episode 1 is not how you want to start this competition.
• Chloe Vittu: Needs to step it up.
• Dita Dubois: Bottom 3 in Episode 2 seemed a bit harsh.
• Kelly Passa: Needs to step it up.
• La Niña Delantro: She survived a very rough Episode 1 but has clearly made a positive impression with the judges.
• Le Cocó: Top 3 in Episode 2, looking good.
• Mariana Stars: Probably the front-runner and my early pick to win.
• Megui Yeillow: From Pit Crew to drag queen - the journey will be interesting. A solid first week and a win in Week 2 is an excellent start.
• Miss Khristo: Winning the first week is the way you want to start Season 4 but she had a lucky escape from elimination in Week 2, so it's a roller-coaster.
• Vampirashian: A strong start, Top 3 in Episode 1.

Eliminated

• Porca Theclubkid: A shame to lose Porca so early, she seems like she's an entertaining performer and an engaging character.
• Shani LaSanta: Disappointed that Shani has left the competition - she seems a really engaging queen with plenty to offer, but her looks let her down in this first episode, making her the Pork Chop of the season.