The winner lip-synced against a returning legendary queen (the "Assassin").
The calibre of her lip syncs was top of the class. Her Flavor Flav Snatch Game was a tremendous risk, and it paid off beautifully. Xtra Magazine rupaul 39s drag race all stars 5
: If the Assassin won, the $10,000 cash tip rolled over to the following week, increasing the stakes for future challenge winners. The Reign of Shea Couleé The winner lip-synced against a returning legendary queen
Premiering on June 5, 2020, on VH1 (and later hitting Paramount+), All Stars 5 had the unenviable task of following the universally beloved All Stars 2 and the drama-filled All Stars 4 . However, what this season lacked in raw competition depth, it made up for in personal redemption, iconic runway moments, and the introduction of the dreaded (or beloved, depending on who you ask) "Assassin" twist. Xtra Magazine : If the Assassin won, the
is a victory lap for one of the most talented queens to ever grace the werkroom. It is a season about closure—specifically, Shea Couleé closing the chapter on her traumatic Season 9 loss. Sometimes, the most satisfying narrative isn't the most surprising one. Sometimes, you just want the best queen to win.