You did not imagine All Stars 8 would stop with out a twist, did you? As if obtaining a prime two wasn’t now more than enough of a surprise, RuPaul teased a possibly sport-altering wrinkle in the opposition that could flip the script on who ends up with the crown. This initial glimpse at Drag Race All Stars 8 Episode 11 does not just bring back again all the eliminated queens, it also hints at a new ability they have more than the finalists.

Drag Race viewers ended up most likely a bit baffled when they recognized there have been still two episodes remaining in All Stars 8 right after the period had currently narrowed down a top two. Normally, the grand finale would be next, but Ru has a thing various prepared this time all over. Episode 11 has the potential to shake every thing up a 7 days in advance of the season finale, and Kandy Muse and Jimbo are evidently shook by that revelation.

In the initially act of the new episode, Kandy and Jimbo celebrate how their alliance introduced them all the way to the conclusion of the race, only for Ru to arrive with a impolite awakening. She announces that all the removed queens will be returning (sans Heidi N Closet, who didn’t come again following she stop the competition). As the Werk Home fills up as soon as additional, RuPaul teased that the removed queens will have a hand in choosing the All Stars 8 winner.

“You’re below to decide as soon as and for all whether or not Kandy Muse or Jimbo will make it into the Drag Race hall of fame,” RuPaul decreed, instantly sending Kandy and Jimbo into a worry.

The implication looks to be a jury vote, identical to the controversial twist in the All Stars 3 finale. As Drag Race enthusiasts very well know, that stunt was really notorious for screwing above Shangela, who was the frontrunner in phrases of monitor report heading into the finale. Regardless of possessing the most challenge wins, the eradicated queens voted for her opponents Trixie Mattel and Kennedy Davenport to be the season’s best two alternatively, absolutely shaking up the crowning lots of lovers experienced been anticipating.

Could a very similar upset come about in All Stars 8? Jimbo has a crystal clear guide in excess of Kandy in terms of observe file, but Kandy has been participating in a formidable social activity all season, which could occur in helpful if there really is likely to be a jury vote.

The penultimate episode of Drag Race All Stars 8 will stream on Paramount+ on Friday, July 14.