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"The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!" is the eighth episode of the seventeenth season of the American television series RuPaul's Drag Race.[1][2] It originally aired on MTV on February 21, 2025 and features a Rusical (musical theatre challenge) inspired by Wicked.[3] The judging panel includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, choreographer Jamal Sims, and American singer Adam Lambert. Sam Star is the winner of the main challenge. Acacia Forgot is eliminated from the competition after placing in the bottom two and losing a lip-sync contest against Kori King to "Wet Dreams" by Lambert.

Episode

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Adam Lambert (pictured in 2017) is a guest judge.

The contestants re-enter the Werk Room following the elimination of Crystal Envy on the previous episode. On a new day, RuPaul greets the contestants and reveals the episode's main challenge: to perform in a Rusical (musical theatre challenge) inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz. Contestants select their roles:

On the main stage, the contestants record vocals with Michelle Visage and a music producer, then rehearse choreography with Jamal Sims. Back in the Werk Room, the contestants prepare for the runway show. Sam Star shares about their experience playing sports, as well as the role of Ursula from The Little Mermaid in a school play. Arrietty and Kori King share about their struggles with weight. Acacia Forgot describes their experience with cystic fibrosis. The contestants discuss the relationship between Kori King and Lydia B Kollins.

Back on the main stage, RuPaul welcomes fellow panelists Visage and Sims, as well as guest judge Adam Lambert. The contestants perform the Rusical, then present their runway looks. The runway category is "Parasols: Shady Ladies". The judges deliver their critiques to the top and bottom contestants, then deliberate while the contestants are back stage. Sam Star is declared the winner of the main challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King placed in the bottom two and face off in a lip-sync contest to Lambert's song "Wet Dreams". Kori Kong wins the contest and Acacia Forgot is eliminated from the competition.[4] Acacia Forgot returns to the Werk Room and leaves a message for the remaining contestants.

Production

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The episode originally aired on the American television network MTV on February 21, 2025.

Fashion

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For the runway show, Suzie Toot has a monochromatic Art Deco-inspired outfit and a Japanese-inspired parasol. Jewels Sparkles wears a black dress and carries a black beaded umbrella. Arrietty's red-colored look showcases her Latin heritage. Lexi Love wears a parasol as a hat. Sam Star resembles a Southern belle. Lydia B Kollins has a nun-inspired floral outfit. Kori King's outfit is inspired by Dorothy. Onya Nurve presents a yellow outfit made of chiffon. Acacia Forgot has a Dior-inspired dress and tall hair made with two parasols and wigs. Lana Ja'Rae wears a vampire-inspired black gown.

References

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  1. ^ Frank, Jason P. (2025-02-22). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Expect the Expected". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  2. ^ DeLellis, Trae. "RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 8: Two Flat Feet Spells Defeat". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  3. ^ Wratten, Marcus (2025-02-21). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 delivers season-best drama in Rusical episode". PinkNews. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. ^ Huff, Matthew (2025-02-21). "The Queens Take on Oz! Who Went Home on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Tonight?". Parade. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
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