Top 10 Most Rewatched RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Moments

Tensions are usually high after deliberations. That fact definitely played into this well-known “Untucked” moment. Everything started out normal as usual – each queen explained what the judges said to them on stage. But when it was Valentina’s turn, Aja suddenly interrupted. She repeated the judges words in a mocking tone. Aja even went on to insinuate that Valentina could put no effort into her look and still receive praise. The other queens were all speechless. By remaining calm, Valentina made the moment seem even more dramatic. It’s almost as though she didn’t want to give Aja the satisfaction of a reaction. This sharp moment has gone on to be loved amongst fans while spurring countless memes and parody videos.

It all started when the season five queens were asked “who do you think should go home tonight and why?” Alyssa called out Jade, even though she had already been deemed safe that week. The following episode, there was still clearly some bad blood between them. When Alyssa brought up the fight they had in the Interior Illusions lounge, Jade defended herself. She started out soft at first. But upon hearing Alyssa make negative comments about her drag, Jade snapped and insulted the other queen’s body. The comment immediately led to a stunned silence. Seeing she had left a mark, Jade went in for the kill. This insult would later become one of the most quoted lines in Untucked history. It just goes to show that if you can dish it out, you need to be ready to take it too.

If you ever needed a reminder that Mimi Imfurst was never the most popular queen, you just need to watch one infamous clip. Actually, no there are several, but here’s one of them. After the week’s critiques, Alexis Mateo was asked to explain why she had beef with Mimi; turns out it was due to a lost job. These comments kicked off a chain reaction of people calling out Mimi for past incidents. As the room grew more chaotic, fans got more than a few iconic moments to talk about. Not only does Raven insinuate Mimi rigged the fan vote but Tammie Brown also throws in a few chaotic quips. Yara Sofia’s last cutting remark ultimately causes the queen to leave the room. This scene has gone on to become one of the most memorable of the first season of All Stars.

“Untucked” isn’t just about dramatic fights between the queens; it also gives them the opportunity to be honest with each other on a more personal level. After confronting her HIV positive diagnosis privately, Trinity K. Bonet decided to share her status with everyone. She hoped her honest public confession on the popular show could help break the stigma surrounding HIV. Bonet focused heavily on how she didn’t want to let her diagnosis get in the way of her goals and expressed she wanted to inspire others to continue living their lives after their diagnosis. Since then, Trinity has gone on to continue to educate others about the importance of getting tested and getting treatment.

Phi Phi O’Hara and Willam are two queens who were not afraid to stir the pot on their season. At all. And they did not get along from the start of the competition. While they argued throughout the show, their fight after the “Frenemies” challenge took it to a whole new level. Phi Phi said that she was upset that she had been critiqued and Willam hadn’t. This led to a few brutal comments being thrown back and forth. After the first clash, the queens went on to fight twice more in that episode alone. Fans (and Latrice Royale) lived for the drama. Viewers also particularly loved Willam’s calm demeanor, and comebacks like the one about her opponent's tone.

One of Untucked’s most iconic moments actually happened in its first ever episode. Morgan McMichaels had heard that Mystique was shading her behind her back. Eventually, this led to a confrontation between queens. The argument quickly escalated. Before long, Mystique was threatening to hit Morgan while saying one of the most iconic phrases in Drag Race herstory. This fight and Mystique’s city-centered comeback are still referenced on the show to this day. For some fans, this argument earned its place in the hall of fame because it set the tone for “Untucked” as a whole. Fans couldn’t help but tune in each week when there was the potential for this much drama. After all, if you’re not watching “Untucked,” you’re only getting half the story.

Sometimes, all it takes is one offhand comment to start a fight. While discussing the top and bottom placements, Eureka! offended The Vixen by referring to her drag as “crafty.” While that word isn’t always an insult, it generally has a negative connotation on “Drag Race.” When The Vixen attempted to defend herself, Eureka! completely brushed her off. Things only got more dramatic when Eureka! came back after initially wanting to walk away. This fight was just the beginning of their season-long feud. Additionally, their conflict sparked discussion among the fan base about race and how the fandom handles altercations between two queens - a conversation that’s still ongoing to this day.

One way to immediately cause tension on “Untucked” is to go after a queen who isn’t even up for elimination. After the “Bag Ball” episode, Tamisha Iman decided to enter the ring and - while also complimenting her look - decided to call Kandy Muse out for being arrogant. And Kandy was understandably upset about it. But Tamisha would not back down. The fight got so intense that it nearly escalated to a physical conflict. Neither of them backed down until they were forcibly broken up. Since some fans considered their falling out to be some of the most intense “real” drama Untucked had showcased in a couple of seasons, this clip was rewatched many times. Seeing the fight culminate in a Kandy vs Tamisha lip sync in the following episode was the pièce de résistance.

Laganja Estranja was known during her season for being dramatic, particularly in “Untucked”. While the queens had lightly pointed it out in the past, things came to a head after the “Drag Queens of Comedy” challenge. The mood was already tense when Bianca decided to call out the fact that Laganja hadn’t been completely honest about her relationship with her parents. This immediately resulted in a fight. After Adore Delano agreed that Laganja had changed, things got even more explosive. This opened the door to one of the most quoted rants in the show’s herstory. Laganja’s memorable tirade only ended when she completely stormed off set.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Serena ChaCha vs Everyone, “Lip Sync Extravaganza”
Serena Tried Reading Everyone Before Everyone Read Her Right Back

Heidi N Closet Speaks Up, “Gay’s Anatomy”
When Queens Came for Aiden Zhane, Heidi Wasn’t Having It

Silky Was Ready To Do So, “Diva Worship”
Thinking She Might Be in the Bottom, Silky Exclaimed She Was Prepared to Lip Sync

Maddy Morphosis vs Jasmine Kennedie, “Glamazon Prime”
Maddy & Jasmine Both Throw Shade Before Their Lip Sync

Jasmine Kennedie Comes Out, “The Daytona Wind”
With the Help of Kerri Colby, Jasmine Kennedie Came Out as Trans

When fans think of quintessential “Untucked” moments, one confrontation immediately comes to mind. Despite having done well in the challenge, Mimi still wasn’t safe from the queens critiques in the Interior Illusions lounge. She was greatly offended when she was confronted for always serving camp. When other queens started chiming in, she snapped. Mimi lashed out and accused Shangela of having a sugar daddy. That comment led to the single most iconic moment in Drag Race herstory. Shangela’s rant was practically considered a cultural reset. Fans have memorized every single line and hand motion. This moment has stood the test of time by being what many people consider to be the peak of “Untucked”.