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The episode kicked off with a quirky mini-challenge: the queens had to lip-sync to RuPaul's hits through a cutout head, using exaggerated, painted-on lips. , Ivy Winters , and Serena ChaCha won the challenge, earning the right to be team captains. The Maxi-Challenge: Untucked Spoken Word

: Re-enacted the Season 3 drink-throwing showdown between Shangela and Mimi Imfurst. Jinkx Monsoon was praised for her role as Mimi, while Alyssa Edwards began to establish her "Miss Mouthy" persona during rehearsals. The Runway and a Groundbreaking Revelation [S5E2] Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

The runway theme was but the real weight of the episode came during the critiques. Monica Beverly Hillz , who had been struggling with a "secret," tearfully revealed to RuPaul and the judges that she is a transgender woman in the process of transitioning. In a pioneering moment for the franchise, RuPaul affirmed her presence, stating she was brought to the competition for a reason. The Elimination The episode kicked off with a quirky mini-challenge:

They lip-synched to by Rihanna. While Serena relied on the same split moves from the previous week, Monica delivered a heartfelt performance, visibly unburdened by her earlier revelation. RuPaul saved Monica, and Serena ChaCha was sent home, making her the second queen to sashay away. Jinkx Monsoon was praised for her role as